Ultra Running Hub Eastbourne, United Kingdom · Saturday, May 23, 2026
South Downs 100 km
What the course asks
DUV results for the 2026 edition (100km) — finishers only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.
Typical conditions, May
Regional 2001-2020 average for May — NASA POWER, grid elevation 51 m. Not a forecast.
Results history
| Year | Race | Finishers | Men's winner | Women's winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 100km | 58 | Nicolas Coffin · 11:13:32 | Lucy Hemsley · 14:31:13 |
| 2025 | 100km | 66 | Hamdan Alkhatri · 09:29:09 | Natalie Taylor · 10:10:36 |
| 2024 | 100km | 60 | Joseph Turner · 08:35:54 | Emma Lang · 12:10:14 |
| 2023 | 100km | 54 | Joseph Turner · 08:23:29 | Bethan Male · 10:15:16 |
| 2022 | 100km | 111 | Owen Davies · 08:17:11 | Rebecca Wright · 10:23:39 |
| 2021 | 100km | 126 | James Turner · 08:08:04 | Bethan Male · 09:26:36 |
The field shrank 12% between 2025 (66) and 2026 (58). 21% of the 2026 field were women.
DUV results for the 2026 edition (100km) — finishers only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.
Course notes
- terrain This is a vertical course. Poles are highly recommended for the sustained climbs.
- gear With trail terrain, choose a shoe with moderate cushioning for optimal performance.
- nutrition For 100km+ efforts, prioritize real food at aid stations to prevent palate fatigue.
Gear for this race
Chosen for 100 km of trail with 7,900 m of ascent.
- Trail Running Shoes 79 m of climb per kilometre — grip and rock protection before cushioning.
- Race Nutrition Past 100 km the palate quits before the legs do — carry more than one flavour.
- Hydration Vests Pole attachment and chest-strap stability on steep ground.
- Trekking Poles 7,900 m of ascent to walk up.
- Headlamps A 18 h limit puts you out there after dark.
Overview
Held in Eastbourne, United Kingdom, this 100 km trail race packed 7900 metres of elevation gain into the route, forcing runners to manage an intense 79 metres of climb per kilometre.
The 18-hour time limit demanded a minimum pace of 10.8 minutes per kilometre to beat the cut-off. That schedule proved more generous than 57% of 100k peers and tighter than 43%, giving runners relatively balanced breathing room against the steep profile.
With 58 finishers in the 2026 edition, the event maintained a field bigger than 61% of comparable 100k races and smaller than 39%, offering a competitive mid-sized pack across its 6 editions since 2021. Entry was priced at £123 by organiser UK Ultra.
Similar races
Other 100K trail ultras, closest in distance first.