Elevation profile — South Downs Way 100 2026
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Race guide
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About South Downs Way 100
South Downs Way 100 is a premier ultra race held annually in GB. The 2026 edition covers 161km with 2,809m of elevation gain. Finishers earn 5 ITRA points.
Course map
Course map — South Downs Way 100 2026
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Race logistics
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Race intelligence
Aid stations
| Aid station | km | Cutoff | Drop bag | Crew |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Botolphs (km 25) | 25 | — | — | — |
| Washington (km 41) | 41 | — | ✓ | ✓ |
| Chanctonbury Ring (km 55) | 55 | — | — | — |
| Cocking (km 79) | 79 | — | ✓ | ✓ |
| Winchester - Finish (km 161) | 161 | 30h00 | — | — |
Data sourced from the official race website. Always verify with the official race guide before race day.
Mandatory kit
Mandatory gear
- ✓waterproof jacket with hood
- ✓warm top layer (non-cotton)
- ✓hat or buff
- ✓gloves
- ✓emergency foil blanket
- ✓headlamp with spare batteries
- ✓mobile phone (charged)
- ✓food for at least 4h running
- ✓water carrying capacity 500ml
- ✓whistle
Data sourced from the official race website. Always verify with the official race guide before race day.
Travel
Getting there
The race starts in South England, United Kingdom. Use TrailCompanion's transport planner to find trains, flights, and rideshares from your city.
Open the transport planner for South England, United Kingdom →Data sourced from the official race website. Always verify with the official race guide before race day.
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