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 Chestnut Tree 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
End: 2025-09-07

Walk, jog or run up to 100km from Eastbourne to Arundel

Event details

When: Saturday 6th September 2025

End: Sunday 7th September 2025

Activity type: South East, Treks & walks

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About the South Coast Challenge

Trek from Eastbourne over the magnificent Seven Sisters, and along the famous South Downs Way National Trail towards Brighton and then Arundel. There are half challenge and 25km quarter challenge options – so make it your challenge, your way!

Your entry includes free food and drink at regular rest stops, plus support including medics, marshals and massage. As you cross the finish line, you’ll get a glass of fizz, t- shirt, and a medal to commemorate your achievement.

Sign up today

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 – £199
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 on the Ultra Challenge website.

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

How your fundraising makes a difference

£54

could pay for a session with a family counsellor, offering emotional support for siblings, parents, and other family members

£119

could pay for a home visit to a child at the end of their life, ensuring they are comfortable and cared for

£184

could give a group of teenagers a rare night out to an accessible cinema, comedy club, or bar accompanied by our Activities Team

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