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
- 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.
- 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.
- Wiggle Super Series - The South Downs Epic Start: 30 June 2013 | End: 30 June 2013 http://www.nationaltrail.co.uk/Southdowns/event.asp?PageId=10&EventId=30 Uk Cycling Events has organised a South Downs Epic taking in some of the best the South Downs has to offer with 70 or 36km route options.