South Downs Way 10km^®

11 Jun 2027

Launches
20 Sep 2026 19:00

The SDW10km is a 10km trail race which takes place alongise our 5km - on beautiful rolling trails around the private Matterley Estate in the South Downs National Park. The race takes place on Friday evening before the South Downs Way 50km and South Downs Way 100 and begins and ends at the start line of those two iconic World Trail Majors races.

Fully marked course. Race held under full UK Athletics Permit granted through the TRA (Permit Number Pending).

Vital Stats

Distance

6.25mi

10KMs

Elevation

750ft

230m

Cut-off

1.5hours

Entry Fee

£25

Date

11 Jun 2027 19:00

Course Marked

YES

Medical Support

YES

No. of Starters

200

Avg Temp.

15C

59F

Avg Rainfall.

52mm

2inches

Avg Humidity

60%

# of Aid Stations

Location

EU / UK / ENGLAND / SOUTH-EAST

Terrain

Trail

General Info

Entries

Entries for 2027 open at 1900 on Sunday 20th September at 1900.

General Entries: These places are available on a first come, first served basis and are open now. The Entry Fee is £25 (£27 Unaffiliated) and includes all fees.

Minimum Age is 16 on race day.

Start/ Finish Location

Registration, race start and race finish are all at Matterley Bowl. Details of how to get to the estate can be found under the travel and accom tab here.

Awards

Medal to all Finishers.

Prizes and Goodies supplied by our Race Sponsors.

Course Markings

The course will be marked with our pink tyvek ribbons and pink Centurion arrows. Marhsals will help you at the key junctions.

Course Map

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South Downs Way 10km®