South Downs Way Ultra Run (30 Miles)

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Saturday 27th February 2027
08:00
Petersfield
£55.00 · 1 race
Ultra

Event summary

Join us for the exhilarating South Downs Way Ultra Run on Saturday, February 27, 2027, hosted by the passionate team at Running Adventures! This 30-mile adventure kicks off and concludes at the stunning Harting Down in Petersfield, Hampshire, inviting both seasoned runners and ultra running first-timers to experience the breathtaking beauty of the South Downs Way.

Guided by the experienced ultra runner and Salomon athlete Matt Buck, participants will traverse some of the most picturesque trails, including iconic landmarks like Beacon Hill and Kingley Vale, known for its ancient yew trees. This event is not a race but a shared journey through beautiful woodlands, quaint villages, and nature reserves, allowing everyone to soak in the stunning scenery at a comfortable pace. With a supportive group atmosphere, this is the perfect opportunity to learn about ultra running while enjoying the great outdoors. Make sure you’re ready with a solid training base of at least 22 miles, and come prepared for an unforgettable experience among the rolling hills of Hampshire!

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  • Saturday 27 February 2027

    08:00

    £55.00

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Starting and finishing on the beautiful Harting Down, this run features some of the best parts of the South Downs Way and surrounding areas, including Beacon Hill, Cocking Down and Kingley Vale.

You will be guided by Matt Buck, an experienced ultra runner, running coach and Salomon athlete. This run may be hilly, but is still perfect as your first taste of ultra running, the route is taken care of and you will get the chance to learn from an experienced ultra runner, and get any running questions you may have answered.

We will explore the trails of the South Downs Way before heading towards the south coast through ancient woodland, small villages and nature reserves. We'll visit Kingley Vale, Kingley Vale is known for its twisted and ancient yews and includes a grove of veteran trees which are among the oldest living things in Britain. The run will also see us pick up the Sussex border path and small sections of the Shipwrights Way and the Staunton Way.

We finish where we started on Harting Down, where we will say our goodbyes.

Pace: This is not a race! We will run as a group and share this experience together. I advise that you have run at least 22 miles in training before trying this event. You should be able to comfortably run an average pace of 10 min/miles | 6 min/km for prolonged periods of time on the trail, and have a suitable level of fitness. Ultra running first timers encouraged!

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Harting Down, Petersfield, GU31 4, United Kingdom

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South Downs Way Ultra Run (30 Miles)

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Running Adventures is owned by trail running coach, and experienced trail and ultra runner; Matt Buck. Powered by Salomon, Suunto and Ledlenser. I provide a number of running related services including online and face to face coaching, guided trail runs, trail running weekends in a variety of awesome locations, talks, workshops, and much more. Get in touch, let's go trail running...

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