South Downs & Arundel Marathon and 15 Mile Winter Trails
BE
From BigFeat Events
Event summary
Get ready for an exhilarating day of trail running at the South Downs & Arundel Marathon and 15 Mile Winter Trails, organized by BigFeat Events! Mark your calendars for Sunday, January 29, 2023, as this exciting event takes place in the picturesque town of Arundel, West Sussex. Designed by trail runners for trail runners, this event showcases the stunning beauty of the Southern English countryside.
Participants can choose between two challenging yet breathtaking distances: the full marathon and a 15-mile option, perfect for those easing back into running after the holiday season. The marathon route takes you along the iconic South Downs Way, offering captivating views as you traverse through rolling hills, serene river paths, and even cross a hidden Gurkha Suspension bridge! The 15-mile course offers its own unique charm, winding down to the River Arun before leading to a grand finish beneath the majestic Arundel Castle. Whether you’re a seasoned marathoner or a newcomer, join us for an unforgettable experience that celebrates the spirit of trail running in the heart of England!
Participants can choose between two challenging yet breathtaking distances: the full marathon and a 15-mile option, perfect for those easing back into running after the holiday season. The marathon route takes you along the iconic South Downs Way, offering captivating views as you traverse through rolling hills, serene river paths, and even cross a hidden Gurkha Suspension bridge! The 15-mile course offers its own unique charm, winding down to the River Arun before leading to a grand finish beneath the majestic Arundel Castle. Whether you’re a seasoned marathoner or a newcomer, join us for an unforgettable experience that celebrates the spirit of trail running in the heart of England!
South Downs & Arundel Marathon and 15 Mile Winter Trails
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Michael Shields
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Took part in the 2024 edition · 2 years ago
Gotta give it 5 stars for how well organised it all was. Great stations and staff, made me feel really welcome. Probably not the best one to do for my first marathon, very tough course with the wind and the mud.. Oh the mud.. Great day though!
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fanny crossley
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Took part in the 2024 edition · 2 years ago
Fantastic course, very tough with lots of hills and this year lots of mud as well. The winds didn’t help at all, but the organisers gave us plenty of warning beforehand to come prepared. The marking was excellent, the organisation spotless, the marshalls super supportive, aid station in good spots and very well stocked. Absolutely top notch. Well done for putting up such a good event
JC
Jack Carroll
Reviewing the 2023 edition · 3 years ago
Beautiful tough course, well organised and overall a fun day out.
Highly recommend!
Highly recommend!
Event information
Challenging, but beautiful route which traverses the middle of the South Down's National Park.
Pay and display parking is available in Arundel town centre.
Transport is provided to the start from Arundel Lido (race finish), BN18 9JG. Start is at Heyshott Village Hall, GU29 0DJ
Start Point – Heyshott Village Hall, Upper Cranmore, Heyshott, Midhurst, GU29 0DL
Finish Line – Arundel Lido, Queen St, Arundel BN18 9JG
Finish Line – Arundel Lido, Queen St, Arundel BN18 9JG
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 no later than 7.15am
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 no later than 7.15am
Registration – 8.00am
Event Briefing – 8.50am
Marathon Start – 9am
15 Mile Start – 9.15am
Event Briefing – 8.50am
Marathon Start – 9am
15 Mile Start – 9.15am
All runners will be required to carry 500ml of hydration with them. Most will have hydration vests but handheld soft flasks will be fine.
As weather is changeable, especially in winter, runners are advised to also wear (and carry) appropriate clothing for the conditions.
We also strongly advise to download the GPX of the route onto a wearable watch or mobile device. Although this is a marked course event, arrows have been known to be tampered with, so a good understanding of the route is advisable.
There will be a bag drop tent at the start line. All bags will then be transported to the finish location and will be ready for you to collect when you get there
As weather is changeable, especially in winter, runners are advised to also wear (and carry) appropriate clothing for the conditions.
We also strongly advise to download the GPX of the route onto a wearable watch or mobile device. Although this is a marked course event, arrows have been known to be tampered with, so a good understanding of the route is advisable.
There will be a bag drop tent at the start line. All bags will then be transported to the finish location and will be ready for you to collect when you get there
15 Mile – 4 Hours
Marathon – 7 Hours
Marathon – 7 Hours
Organiser's description
New for 2023 and in keeping with our promise, to put on brilliantly thought out and planned trail running events, in locations that showcase just how beautiful our Southern English countryside is.
The SDW and Arundel Winter Trail Marathon 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.
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.
The SDW and Arundel Winter Trail Marathon 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.
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.
Location
Arundel, England, United Kingdom
South Downs & Arundel Marathon and 15 Mile Winter Trails
BE
BigFeat Events
We are a new and exciting UK based trail running and multisport event specialist. Whatever your ability or experience, we have a race that will test both to the limit, giving you an amazing adventure, that will definitely be hard to forget. Whether it's a half marathon, marathon, ultramarathon, sportive or swim, we encourage you to set your sights BIG!
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