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
- 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
- Just Walk 2013 Start: 11 May 2013 | End: 11 May 2013 http://www.nationaltrail.co.uk/southdowns/event.asp?PageId=10&EventId=7 Raise funds for any charity of your choice by taking part in either the Just Walk 20km, 40km, or the BIG 60km routes. All routes are circular and start and finish from Goodwood Racecourse near Chichester incorporating the South Downs Way.
- A Downs Dash (Part 2) Start: 14 May 2013 | End: 15 May 2013 http://www.nationaltrail.co.uk/southdowns/event.asp?PageId=10&EventId=22 The opportunity to take part in a led walk over 40 miles of the SDW whilst raising money for Dreams Come True
- South Downs Trekathon Start: 18 May 2013 | End: 18 May 2013 http://www.nationaltrail.co.uk/southdowns/event.asp?PageId=10&EventId=86 Take part in Discover Adventure's South Downs Trekathon. 26 miles from Lewes to Beachy Head and raise money for the charity of your choice.
- PhotoPLOD Midnight Challenge Start: 31 May 2013 | End: 1 June 2013 http://www.nationaltrail.co.uk/southdowns/event.asp?PageId=10&EventId=26 Focus On Imaging midnight sponsored walk for the Wooldland Trust over 40 miles of the South Downs Way.
- PLOD - South Downs Way Start: 26 July 2013 | End: 27 July 2013 http://www.nationaltrail.co.uk/southdowns/event.asp?PageId=10&EventId=27 40 mile, overnight endurance team trek over the South Downs Way for Action Medical Research