RunThrough Trails South Downs July 2026

Join us for RunThrough Trails South Downs on Sunday 26 July 2026!

Set out from Queen Elizabeth Country Park and follow classic South Downs trails with wide views and rolling greenery. Choose your challenge from 12K, 25K, or 50K. Expect clear waymarking, enthusiastic marshals, stocked aid stations, and a welcoming finish to celebrate your run.

The routes pick up sections of the South Downs Way with grassy tracks, woodland paths, and open chalk downland. Settle into a steady rhythm on the climbs, enjoy flowing descents, and soak up panoramic views across Hampshire and Sussex before returning to the event village.

Race Distance & Start Times

50k - 08:00

25k - 10:00

12k - 11:00

Included in the entry

Unique themed medal

Free race photos

Chip-timed results

Post-race goodies

All routes will be marked using trail flags and tags, along with A5 arrows and signage. Our friendly marshals will also be on hand to guide you at major junctions and cheer you all the way to the finish. However, please note with all trail races, routes can be disrupted by many things: the weather, disgruntled walkers and wildlife, to name a few! To keep you safe, we provide the GPX for your race route so you can check you’re on track throughout the race and course correct/self-navigate if necessary.

With RunThrough, you can expect a friendly team of marshals to help guide you around the course and cheer you on to the finish, a lively and well-serviced event village with plenty of food and drink options, including free goodies from our partners at the finish line after your hard effort.

We have been extensively researching what runners consider important, and sustainability is fast becoming the top issue. Click here to see what RunThrough is doing for sustainability.

You can now grab your RunThrough Trails  South Downs event t-shirt for more than 30% off when you buy it as part of your entry on checkout! With the event logo printed on the chest, it’s the perfect keepsake to celebrate your race and wear your achievement with pride!

We can do this with our partner RT Kit as part of a strategic decision to raise awareness about the quality of the product, whilst reducing the overall cost of events for those who would prefer not to have a t-shirt included.

Come and enjoy the day with us. Once you enter, you will receive a confirmation email. More information will be sent closer to the event. We can’t wait to see you on the start line.