ARUNDEL & SDW WINTER TRAILS

Arundel & SDW Winter Trails  

After a hugely successful couple of years, our Double Gold-Rated South Downs and Arundel Winter Trails Event returns for 2026! We showcase the best of our beautiful English Countryside, with a stunning point to point route, traversing the South Downs Way and finishing in the fabulous town of Arundel. Coaches transport runners from Arundel to the start and can be added to your event entry at check-out! 

The SDW and Arundel Winter Trails Event has been designed by trail runners for trail runners! And if you are not quite up to marathon distance after the Christmas break, we have included a 15 Mile option to ease you into the New Year.

 

DESCRIPTION 

Both distances are challenging but gorgeous, fully marked point to point off road courses, that start in the quiet village of Heyshott and then follow the South Downs Way to the historic town of Arundel and its spectacular castle.

15 mile runners will drop down off the SDW and run along the River Arun before hitting the finish line, in the shadow of the castle.

Marathon runners continue on the SDW and are treated to river runs, rolling fields and hills, there is even a hidden Gurkha Suspension bridge to navigate before you join the River Arun and head back towards the Castle and the finish.

 

START LOCATION

Start Line - Heyshott Village Hall, Upper Cranmore, Heyshott, Midhurst, GU29 0DL

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FINISH LOCATION

Finish Line - Arundel Lido, Queen St, Arundel BN18 9JG

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DISTANCE & PRICE

Marathon - £52

15 Mile - £40

 

REGISTRATION 

Runners will collect race bibs from the BigFeat HQ at Heyshott Village Hall on the morning of the event.

 

COACH TRANSPORT TO START

Coaches will transport runners to the start line at Heyshott Village

Runners will be required to park cars in the Pay & Display carpark at the finish location in Arundel, where they will then be transported by coach to the start point in Heyshott.

There is no car parking at the start location but if you wish to be dropped off then this can be facilitated.

Coaches will leave at 7:15am and 7.45am (marathon) and 8:15am and 8:45am (15 mile)

 

TRANSPORT PRICE

Coach - £10

 

CAR PARK & COACH PICK UP POINT

Arundel Lido, Queen St, Arundel BN18 9JG

 

COACH DEPARTURE TIME

Wave 1 Marathon - 7:15am

Wave 2 Marathon - 7:45am

Wave 1 15 Mile - 8:15am

Wave 2 15 Mile - 8:45am

 

START TIME

Marathon Start (Wave 1) - 8:30am

Marathon Start (Wave 2) - 9am

15 Mile Start (Wave 1) - 9.30am

15 Mile Start (Wave 2) - 10am

 

MANDATORY KIT

All runners will be required to carry at least 500ml of fluid with them. Most will have hydration vests but handheld soft flasks will be permitted.

As weather is changeable, especially in winter, runners are advised to also wear (and carry) appropriate clothing for the conditions. WATERPROOF JACKET, GLOVES AND HAT WILL BE MANDATORY

We also strongly advise runners to download the GPX file of the route onto a wearable watch or mobile device. Although this is a marked course event, arrows can be tampered with, so a good understanding of the route is advisable.

 

BAG DROP

A bag drop tent will be available on the day at each start line. Bags will be transported to the finish line ready to be collected when you finish.

 

CUT - OFF TIME

Marathon -  7 Hours

15 Mile - 4 Hours

 

TREES NOT TEES

We work with the Trees Not Tees organization. Runners can opt to have a tree planted instead of receiving a finishers medal.

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WHAT YOU GET

 

* Trail run on the South Downs

* Incredible views and scenery

* Fully marked course

* Well stocked aid stations

* On course safety & medical support

* Bespoke finishers medal

* Friendly enthusiastic volunteers

* Energetic and fun atmosphere

* On course photographers

* Excellent value for money

* Satisfaction guaranteed