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Join JDRF for the South Coast Challenge!
The South Downs National Park is a superb backdrop for a brilliant Ultra Challenge and has been hugely popular with challengers for a number of years. Join 2,000 other participants as you trek across the beautiful south coast, up to Beachy Head and over the magnificent Seven Sisters. The route then takes you along the famous South Downs Way National Trail, through Brighton and on to Arundel.
There are 100k, 50k or 25k options available and you can choose to walk, jog or run – make it your South Coast Challenge! Your entry includes a range of free food and drink at regular rest stops, plus support from medics, marshals and massage teams. As you cross the finish line, you’ll get a glass of fizz, a t-shirt, and a special medal to celebrate your achievement.
As JDRF are an ‘Official Charity Partner’ – sign up for the South Coast Challenge and commit to fundraise for us and you’ll get 25% OFF the standard charity place registration fee!
Read below for more details of costs and fundraising options or head to the Ultra Challenge website to find out more and book now! Then look forward to achieving something special in 2024.
You pay a small registration fee, raise the target amount and we cover the cost of your event place!
Full challenge: £40 registration fee and £595 fundraising target
Half challenge: £30 registration fee and £360 fundraising target
Quarter challenge: £20 registration fee and £240 fundraising target
Pay half of the event place cost yourself with a lower fundraising target. We’ll then cover the rest.
Full challenge: £100 registration fee and £300 fundraising target
Half challenge: £75 registration fee and £225 fundraising target
Quarter challenge: £50 registration fee and £150 fundraising target
You pay the full cost of the event place and fundraise whatever you want.
Full challenge: £198 registration fee
Half challenge: £139 registration fee
Quarter challenge: £89 registration fee
As a fundraiser for JDRF, you will also receive a free charity t-shirt, access to a wide range of fundraising materials and full support from our Events team to help you hit your targets.
Book now to take part in the South Coast Challenge. All bookings and payments must go directly through Action Challenge, but your fundraising will come directly to JDRF.
Get in touch with our team on events@jdrf.org.uk or visit the Ultra Challenge website for more help and information.
Head to the Ultra Challenge website to find out more and book now!
If this event doesn’t quite fit the bill, there are loads more to choose from. Have a browse of our other walk and trek events:
Glen Nevis, Fort William, PH33 6PF
Putney Bridge, London SW6
Various locations
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