The River Run

The marathon and half marathon course offers a mix of flat and hilly terrain, providing a scenic yet varied challenge for runners. Here’s a breakdown of the elevation details:

Half Marathon:
Mostly Flat: The half marathon follows the River Adur, primarily on both sides, making it a relatively flat and fast course. With minimal elevation change, runners can expect a scenic, peaceful run through the countryside without major climbs, making it ideal for those seeking a steady pace.

Full Marathon:
Gradual Ascent to the South Downs: While the first half of the course shares the flat riverside paths with the half marathon, the full marathon ventures up towards the South Downs after passing Bramber and Steyning.
Challenging Elevation Near Chanctonbury Ring: As runners approach Chanctonbury Ring, the terrain becomes more challenging, with a steady climb up onto the Downs. The ascent offers stunning views of the surrounding countryside but will test runners’ endurance.
Return Descent: After reaching the high point at Chanctonbury Ring, the course offers a descent back down toward Shoreham-by-Sea, providing a more manageable run on the return leg.

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Before Race Day
You will be sent your race pack to ensure that registering is easy and straight forward.
- Includes your Running number, race guide, timing chip and other goodies.
- Trail running map of the course so you can become familiar with the route you will be running on race day. This will be available as a link via Strava.

Race Day
- Live Commentating as you finish your race.
- Large supergraphics and selfie props to grab an awesome photo by yourself or with your race team.
- Portable loos on site.
- A finishers medal and t shirt when you finish your race.

You will receive a briefing of the event and be given any information that may have changed on the day about the event such as the condition of the trail/run.

• Bespoke Finishers Medal
• Finishers T-Shirt
• Podium Prizes
• Awesome Aid Stations

Marathon registrants must be capable of completing the full distance, start to finish, within 7 hours. The course will close at this pace.

Half Marathon registrants must be capable of completing the distance within 4 hours.

Participants will be assigned to their zones based on which events they will be taking part in. Predicted times can be updated until 1st April. No changes can be made after this date.

Participants must assemble in their assigned starting zones no less than 15 minutes prior to the race start. Those attempting to enter the wrong pen will be required to start after all other participants.

Participants must begin the event during the official start times, positioned behind the start line.