How do I sign up to the South Coast Challenge?

If you’re feeling up to the challenge, register now on the Ultra Challenge website.When you sign up you’ll be asked what sponsorship option you want to choose. Select ‘Option 1 – Do it for yourself’You’ll then pay a flat fee for the challenge and you can fundraise as much as you’d like for us!Get in touch with us once you’re done and we will send you a bespoke fundraising pack!

I've already got a place - how do I fundraise for St Barnabas House?

Thank you for choosing us to donate your sponsorship to – we appreciate every penny.Next steps:Get in touch with us and let us knowWe’ll be in touch with your own bespoke events pack, including fundraising hints and tips and sponsorship form.Once you’ve raised your sponsorship money and completed your event head over to our GoDonate page to donate the money directly to us.

South Coast Challenge

Name: South Coast Challenge
Start: 2025-09-06

Take on some of England’s finest scenery and walk, jog or run up to 100km from Eastbourne to Arundel.

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Event details

When: Saturday 6th September 2025

Activity type: South East, Walks and treks

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Walkers taking part in an ultra challenge

Explore the South Downs Way

Starting at Eastbourne, the full challenge takes you over the magnificent Seven Sisters and along the famous South Downs Way National Trail with stunning views over the sea towards Brighton. Take a rest at the halfway point at Devil's Dyke and then take on the ups and downs before historic Arundel comes into view after an 100km amazing journey.

- Entry fee from £89
- Choose 100/50/25km route
- No minimum sponsorship - raise as much as you can

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What you'll get

From us:
- support from an experienced fundraising team who can help you reach your goal

From the event provider:
- free food and drink at regular rest stops
- on route support including medics, marshals and massage.
- finish line celebration! As you cross the finish line, you’ll get a glass of fizz, t- shirt, and a medal to commemorate your achievement.

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More details about The South Coast Challenge

If you’re feeling up to the challenge, register now on the Ultra Challenge website.
When you sign up you’ll be asked what sponsorship option you want to choose. Select ‘Option 1 – Do it for yourself’
You’ll then pay a flat fee for the challenge and you can fundraise as much as you’d like for us!
Get in touch with us once you’re done and we will send you a bespoke fundraising pack!

When you sign up – make sure to choose the ‘Option 1 – Do it for yourself’ option, you’ll pay the full cost of the event place, and fundraise whatever you want, with no set target or deadline.

Chose from:

100KM – £198
50KM – £139
25KM – £89

Thank you for choosing us to donate your sponsorship to – we appreciate every penny.

Next steps:

Get in touch with us and let us know
We’ll be in touch with your own bespoke events pack, including fundraising hints and tips and sponsorship form.
Once you’ve raised your sponsorship money and completed your event head over to our GoDonate page to donate the money directly to us.

You can find details about the challenge and what to expect on the day by visiting the Ultra Challenge website.

If you have a question about trekking or fundraising for us, please contact the Events Team.

How your fundraising makes a difference

There's no minimum sponsorship when you take on this challenge, but every penny and pound you raise will make a huge difference to adults with life-limiting illnesses and their families.

£54

could give a patient an afternoon with the hospice’s artist-in-residence, using creativity to explore complex feelings

£94

could pay for a visit from a Community Nurse Specialist – assessing symptoms and providing emotional support

£170

is enough to give a patient a day of hospice care at home, surrounded by home comforts and the people they love

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South Coast Challenge

Take on some of England’s finest scenery and walk, jog or run up to 100km from Eastbourne to Arundel.

Event details

Explore the South Downs Way

What you'll get

How your fundraising makes a difference

There's no minimum sponsorship when you take on this challenge, but every penny and pound you raise will make a huge difference to adults with life-limiting illnesses and their families.

£54

could give a patient an afternoon with the hospice’s artist-in-residence, using creativity to explore complex feelings

£94

could pay for a visit from a Community Nurse Specialist – assessing symptoms and providing emotional support

£170

is enough to give a patient a day of hospice care at home, surrounded by home comforts and the people they love

You might also find useful

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