This page lists the known charity and sporting events on the SDW, for those people who might want to join an event (or avoid one!). Many of these are annual events. For details, just click on the event you are interested in. Please note that the SDW team does NOT organise any of these events and this list may not be exhaustive - for details such as accurate start/finish times and entry forms please contact the organisers direct.
Organisers of events, please let the SDW Trail Officer know what you're planning and when so that clashes can be avoided. Please also read the South Downs Way events guidelines document which you can download here, this will give you advice in organising a safe event and help prevent you from running in to trouble. Thank you. You can contact the South Downs Way officer at sdw@southdowns.gov.uk
- Charlton Chase 2013 Start: 2 February 2013 | End: 3 February 2013 http://www.nationaltrail.co.uk/Southdowns/event.asp?PageId=10&EventId=19 West Sussex Youth Service night navigation excercise.
- South Downs Way 50 Race Start: 15 February 2013 | End: 15 February 2013 http://www.nationaltrail.co.uk/Southdowns/event.asp?PageId=10&EventId=97 A 50 mile running race from Worthin to Eastbourne.
- Brendon Pleasure Ride 2013 Start: 17 February 2013 | End: 17 February 2013 http://www.nationaltrail.co.uk/Southdowns/event.asp?PageId=10&EventId=98 An opportunity to ride the beautiful South Downs, following mainly good grass downland tracks and a few hard chalk tracks and a few steep hills but with the reward of glorious views. A ride not to be missed! Class 1: 24km Class 2: 14km Class 3: 5km (Lead Rein/RDA)
- South Downs Way Challenge 13 Start: 23 February 2013 | End: 23 February 2013 http://www.nationaltrail.co.uk/Southdowns/event.asp?PageId=10&EventId=23 Help the British Heart Foundation raise vital funds by joining their hike and run along the South Downs Way.
- Southern Rough Ride Start: 3 March 2013 | End: 3 March 2013 http://www.nationaltrail.co.uk/Southdowns/event.asp?PageId=10&EventId=91 The first ride in the 2013 Wiggle Super Series. Starting in Storrington and heading up on the Downs between Amberley, Arundel and Steyning.
- Steyning Stinger Marathon Start: 3 March 2013 | End: 3 March 2013 http://www.nationaltrail.co.uk/Southdowns/event.asp?PageId=10&EventId=14 Full and half Marathons from Steyning on to the South Downs including some of the South Downs Way. Very tough!
- Southern Trail Ride Start: 10 March 2013 | End: 10 March 2013 http://www.nationaltrail.co.uk/Southdowns/event.asp?PageId=10&EventId=99 A truly huge ride! Ride this amazing South Downs course! Mix it up on the superb Sussex lanes, tracks and trails, and take on stretches of the infamous South Downs Way! Expect big climbs, magnificent views and an all round incredible day out on your bike! 80, 60 or 40km course options.
- South Downs Way in Stages Start: 6 April 2013 | End: 7 July 2013 http://www.nationaltrail.co.uk/Southdowns/event.asp?PageId=10&EventId=78 With the support of walking company Per-Rambulations you can tackle the South Downs Way in stages over 4 weekends from April - July.
- South Downs Ride - Endurance GB Start: 7 April 2013 | End: 7 April 2013 http://www.nationaltrail.co.uk/Southdowns/event.asp?PageId=10&EventId=75 Long distance horse ride organised by Endurance GB starting at Findon.
- A Downs Dash (Part 1) Start: 4 May 2013 | End: 5 May 2013 http://www.nationaltrail.co.uk/Southdowns/event.asp?PageId=10&EventId=20 The opportunity to take part in a led walk over 40 miles of the SDW whilst raising money for Dreams Come True