South Downs Challenge

This incredible trek takes you along 42km of incredible coastline from Brighton to Eastbourne.

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South Downs Challenge at a glance

This incredible coastal trek starts just outside Brighton and takes you on 42km of testing, undulating terrain before finishing in Eastbourne.

You will cross Firle Beacon, for stunning views of the coast, before tackling the incredible stretch of clifftops known as the Seven Sisters to finish on the seafront at Eastbourne.

Full event details

How does it work?

  • No minimum sponsorship - raise as much as you can
  • 42km marathon trek along the stunning South Downs
  • Fully supported trekking challenge
  • Stunning views from the high point of Firle Beacon
  • Test your endurance with the undulating terrain of the Seven Sisters Country Park

What you'll get

From us:

  • support from an experienced fundraising team who can help you reach your goal

From the event provider:

  • Drinking water on challenge days
  • Full back-up support including first-aid qualified staff and first-aid supplies
  • All challenge management before, during and post event
  • Drinks and snacks available throughout the day
  • Packed lunch and drinks

More details about the challenge

What are the full costs?

When you sign up make sure to choose the ‘Self Funder’ option, you’ll pay the full cost of the event place, and fundraise whatever you want, with no set target or deadline.
View the latest pricing information and sign up on the Charity Challenge website.

I've already got a place - how do I fundraise for Martlets?

Thank you for choosing to fundraise for us! We appreciate every penny you raise.

Next steps:

  1. Get in touch with us and let us know
  2. We’ll be in touch with your own bespoke events pack, including fundraising hints and tips and sponsorship form.
  3. Set up your JustGiving page and get fundraising!
  4. Once you’ve raised your sponsorship money and completed your event, pay in your fundraising

    I still have a question, what do I do?

    You can find details about the race day on the Charity Challenge website.

    If you have a question about trekking and fundraising for #TeamMartlets, please contact us.