The South Downs Way Relay_

Event type: Off-road relay
Location: The whole South Downs Way, from Eastbourne to Winchester
When: The first Saturday of June, every year
Suitability: Seniors, Vets
Find out more: SDWR

This annual race involves teams of 6 (plus a driver) being put to the test in trail running, endurance, navigation, and recovery. Each runner takes on three separate legs over the course of the day.

The club invites members to express their interest in January. Teams and categories are selected by the end of March, so runners can start learning their routes. 

There are four categories within the race: 

• Men
• Women
• Mixed (3 men and 3 women)
• Veterans (men over 40 and/or women over 35)

Those selected for a Phoenix team will also have access to an internal club SDWR website where there are tips, photos, and information on the hotly-contested club records for each leg and category.