Saturday December 5th. Plumpton Racecourse, East Sussex
Saturday, December 5th 2026, Plumpton Racecourse
7am: Registration and kit check opens
8.15am: Registration and kit check closes
8.30am: Race start
8.30pm: Race finishes
A fantastic, fully signed route through the South Downs National Park
A bespoke UK Ultra finisher medal
Bespoke male and female winner trophies
Free downloadable race photos
4 well stocked Aid Stations
Live GPS tracking and chip timing to track runners progress and times
Prizes for all male and female winners in vet categories 40+, 50+, 60+, 70+
Event insurance
First Aid and Medical Cover
UTMB and ITRA points
The course is best described as rolling hills with some longer steeper climbs. The terrain is made up grass trails, farm tracks, forest paths, and a few small sections of tarmac. In December, the trails will likely be soft, wet, muddy and possibly even frozen.
No qualifier is needed to enter.
The overall cutoff is 12 hours. There are no cutoffs at the first two Aid Stations but are at the last two mile 17.9, cutoff 5pm and mile 24.9, cutoff 7pm.
There is plenty of free parking, free camping, toilets, showers, a big indoor area, coffee van serving hot food and drinks.
Yes, lots of free parking at the racecourse.
There is Plumpton Train Station literally a 400 meter walk from Race HQ.
If travelling by road then Plumpton Racecourse is situated on Plumpton Lane only 1.5 miles off the B2116, and 8 miles from the A23, leaving at the Pyecombe services junction. Our signposted main entrance on Plumpton Lane is 200 yards beyond the bridge on the left (coming from Ditching) and 0.5 miles past the train station (coming through Plumpton Green), up the hill on the right.
There are mens and women's toilets at all four Aid Stations out on the route.
Runners must carry the following equipment with them at all times and will be disqualified for failing kit checks. Inspections will take place before, during, and after the race.
Fully charged mobile phone including the numbers for the Race Medic, Race Director and Event Control which will be printed on your race number..
Emergency survival blanket or foil blanket.
Hydration system capable of holding one litre of liquid.
Whistle
Waterproof jacket with taped seams and a hood (10,000mm rating minimum)
Base Layer long sleeved top (Must be carried in your race pack for emergency use and not worn from the start)
Warm gloves
Warm hat (Buff not acceptable)
Headlamp for runners that will still be running after 4pm (300 lumens min. Preferably 900 Lumens) and backup headlamp (200 lumens min) Please be honest with yourself here as you must have lights after this time and will not be allowed to continue without them after leaving the Alfriston Aid Station. Volunteers will ask you to show the headlamp if leaving there after 2pm. If in doubt then please bring them just incase. Please be ready to stop and show these at this Aid Station.
Spare batteries or charger pack for headlamps
A high visibility/reflective item that can be seen at night such as rear flashing LED light, high visibility armband, clothing with reflective properties (This is only necessary for those expecting to still be running after 4pm. Please be honest with yourself here as it is very important to have this when running in the dark, especially when crossing and running on the roads. This must be shown at the Alfriston Aid Station also. If you think you will still be running when it gets dark then it is easier to wear this item from the start to save time trying to find it at Alfriston.
£20 Cash and a bank card. Alternatively a mobile payment service such as Apple Pay
The route downloaded to a GPS device or mobile
It is not mandatory, but we do suggest you bring waterproof trousers and a foldable cup to drink from as the race will be cup less.
There will be 4 very well stocked Aid Stations along the route which are listed below. Aid stations will carry a wide range of food and drink. They will cater for everyone’s needs including vegan, vegetarian and gluten free.
Bananas
Dates
Crisps
SIS Electrolyte tablets
Jam, cheese, cheese and pickle, tuna mayo and Marmite sandwiches (All made with vegan spread)
Homemade vegan/gluten free lemon drizzle cake
Sweets
Coke
Soreen
Squash
Ribena
Homemade energy balls (Vegan and nut free)
Homemade banana bread (Vegan and nut free)
Jaffa Cakes
Homemade flapjack (vegan)
Sausage rolls (normal and vegan)
Christmas cake
Water
Hot drinks
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Yes, there is live timing and GPS tracking available to follow the runners. This will be available on the website in the days leading up to the event.
No, crews and pacers are not allowed at this race. Spectators are welcome but must not aid the runner in any way other than cheering them on.
There will be an experienced team of Race Medics available to runners before, during and after the event including First Aid Teams, Response Cars and Ambulances.