Nestled in the South Downs, this beautiful and breathtaking race is just waiting for you to discover it... Join us for the Madehurst South Downs 10k & 5k!

This is a Partner race
This means that we are working with a host Partner Organisation and provide timing and/or race management services for their event.

Event Overview:
This race boasts stunning views as runners get to experience the undulating tracks, trails and roads around the picturesque village of Madehurst, nestling in the heart of the South Downs near Arundel. Much of the route is on private land and it is a rare opportunity to run this scenic route.  

Your race, your support:
For the 2024 event, we have chosen Dementia Support, who run Sage House, to be our Charity of the Year. If you would like to run in-aid of Dementia Support and raise money towards the life changing services at Sage House then you can set up a Just Giving Page here: Dementia Support - JustGiving. Founded in 2014, Dementia Support is a young, unique charity based near Chichester, that provides complete dementia services in one community-based hub, known as Sage House.The first of its kind in the UK, Sage House opened in 2018 and provides a full range of accessible dementia services including Wayfinding advice and emotional support, NHS Dementia Assessment, wellbeing activities, Day Breaks respite care, personal care including assisted bathing and dementia friendly hairdressing, Smart Zone technology area for independent living, and an accessible Community Café.

Course Details:
The course is a single lap for the 10k with 5k runners doing a shorter loop of an undulating route around the trails and paths and roads around Madehurst and South Downs.  Although challenging in parts, it is ideal for runners of all standards, from experienced athletes to those with limited race experience and first time runners.
The junior race includes 1 loop of the cricket ground.

Available Races/Distances:
10K / 5K / Junior Race

Prizes:
Commemorative finisher's mug.
Prizes for leading runners and category winners.

On-the-day Entry Fees (subject to availability only):
10K: £22.00
5K: £18.00
Junior Race: TBC

Event information will be sent to all registered entrants prior to race-day.