Ultra Running Hub Matterley Bowl, United Kingdom · Saturday, June 13, 2026
South Downs Way 50 km Race
What the course asks
DUV results for the 2026 edition (31mi) — finishers only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.
Typical conditions, June
Regional 2001-2020 average for June — NASA POWER, grid elevation 62 m. Not a forecast.
Results history
| Year | Race | Finishers | Men's winner | Women's winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 31mi | 305 | Antonio Martinez Perez · 03:12:36 | Rebecca Bunting · 03:49:37 |
| 2025 | 50km | 305 | Robert Simpson · 03:13:32 | Imogen Ainsworth · 04:04:18 |
The field has held steady: 305 in 2025, 305 in 2026. 33% of the 2026 field were women.
DUV results for the 2026 edition (31mi) — finishers only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.
The Aid Station
Course-specific beta from the community
This is a vertical course. Poles are highly recommended for the sustained climbs.
With trail terrain, choose a shoe with moderate cushioning for optimal performance.
Gear for this race
Chosen for 50 km of trail with 4,000 m of ascent.
- Trail Running Shoes 80 m of climb per kilometre — grip and rock protection before cushioning.
- Race Nutrition 50 km of self-supported fuelling between aid stations.
- Hydration Vests Pole attachment and chest-strap stability on steep ground.
- Trekking Poles 4,000 m of ascent to walk up.
- GPS Watches Battery life first — a 50 km day outlasts most full-GPS modes.
Overview
The South Downs Way 50 km Race, organised by Centurion Running, has taken place 2 times since 2025. It is a 50 km trail race with 4000 meters of elevation gain, making it a challenging event with 80 meters of climb per kilometer.
With 305 finishers in 2026, this race has a bigger field than 95% of 50k races in a peer group of 2651. The 9-hour time limit means a cutoff pace of 10.8 minutes per kilometer, which is tighter than 60% of 1011 peer 50k races.
Similar races
Other 50K trail ultras, closest in distance first.