The details
Dates: 7 & 8 September 2024
Location: Start at Eastbourne
Distance: 25km or more
Cost: Charity place from £20
Minimum fundraising target: from £240 (50% needs to be raised 3 weeks prior to the event)
Take on some of England's finest scenery as a Walk, Jog, or a Run!
An Eastbourne start, up Beachy Head, over the magnificent Seven Sisters, and along the famous South Downs Way National Trail with stunning views over the sea to a Brighton mid-point.
Devil's Dyke, welcome rest stops, a few ups & downs all lie ahead before historic Arundel comes into view after an 100km amazing journey.
There are 50km half challenge and 25km quarter challenge options too – so make it your challenge, your way!
Your entry includes free food and drink at regular rest stops, plus support including medics, marshals and massage.
As you cross the finish line, you’ll get a glass of fizz, t-shirt, and a medal to commemorate your achievement.
Head to the Ultra Challenge page to find out full details of prices and to sign up: visit website
Download the South Coast Challenge Fact Sheet!
What is included?
- Snacks and drinks when you get to 11km
- Every 10-15km there are toilets, massage, changing rooms, medics, and rest areas
- Glass of fizz, medal & t-shirt at the finish line
- Full support from the Ultra Challenge team along the route
How we'll support you
- Free Rethink Mental Illness t-shirt when you hit £75 raised
- Tips and advice on your trek
- Support on your fundraising journey
- One to One support from the Events team
- Resources to support your fundraising
Who are Rethink Mental Illness?
We’re Rethink Mental Illness and we’re on a mission to bring about meaningful change, through our services, groups and ground breaking campaigns. We know, from our vast experience, that people severely affected by mental illness can have a good quality of life. With your support, we will make that possible.
How will your money support us?
Every penny you raise for us will help empower those severely affected by mental illness. Through our network of support groups, services and helplines, last year we reached:
You can find out more about our work by visiting our vision and impact page.