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Running · Ultra Marathons
Endurancelife Sussex Ultra 2027
- Race day
- Saturday, 6 March 2027
- Location
- Eastbourne, East Sussex, UK
- Distance
- 32.5 mi / 52.3 km
Endurancelife Sussex Ultra: 6 March 2027, from Helen Garden, Eastbourne, East Sussex. Entry, route, a pace chart and the race-day forecast.
Endurancelife Sussex Ultra Race Timeline
177 days to go
More than 126 days out — a good window to build a consistent base before ultra-specific training ramps up.
Endurancelife Sussex Ultra 2027: quick answers
When is Endurancelife Sussex Ultra 2027?
Endurancelife Sussex Ultra 2027 takes place on Saturday, 6 March 2027.
Where does Endurancelife Sussex Ultra start?
Endurancelife Sussex Ultra starts at Helen Garden, Eastbourne, East Sussex. The organiser hasn't published a finish location.
How many miles is Endurancelife Sussex Ultra?
Endurancelife Sussex Ultra is 32.5 miles (52.3km).
How much elevation gain does Endurancelife Sussex Ultra have?
Endurancelife Sussex Ultra has approximately 5266ft of total elevation gain. 5,266ft (1,605m) of ascent across 32.5 miles, per the organiser — that works out at roughly 162ft of climb per mile. The going: chalk downland and clifftop — the seven sisters and beachy head.
How much does Endurancelife Sussex Ultra cost to enter?
Entry direct through Endurancelife — check the official site for current pricing.
Key Race Metrics & Overview
- Date
- Saturday, 6 March 2027
- Distance
- 32.5 miles / 52.3km
- Location
- Eastbourne, East Sussex, UK
- Start Point
- Helen Garden, Eastbourne, East Sussex
- Elevation gain
- 5266 ft (1605m)
- Surface
- Chalk downland and clifftop — the Seven Sisters and Beachy Head
Not published by the organiser at the time of writing: finish point, start time, cut-off time, age requirement, tracking app. Verus records these as unconfirmed rather than estimating them — check the official race website closer to race day.
Direct Entry Summary
Entry direct through Endurancelife — check the official site for current pricing.
Ballot Policy
No ballot — entry is direct through Endurancelife.
Endurancelife Sussex Ultra Race Day Weather
A real forecast appears here once one exists for race day — usually about a week to ten days out. Nothing is shown until then, because a made-up forecast is worse than none.
Endurancelife Sussex Ultra Route Map & Elevation Profile
Starting at Helen Garden, Eastbourne, East Sussex. The organiser hasn't published a finish location. 5266 ft of total elevation gain across 32.5 miles.
Is Endurancelife Sussex Ultra flat?
5,266ft (1,605m) of ascent across 32.5 miles, per the organiser — that works out at roughly 162ft of climb per mile. The going: chalk downland and clifftop — the seven sisters and beachy head.
Endurancelife Sussex Ultra Course Profile
5266 ft total elevation gain.
Tap a point on the course for details.
Helen Garden, Eastbourne, East Sussex
Start line.
Where Endurancelife Sussex Ultra starts and finishes
Endurancelife Sussex Ultra starts at Helen Garden, Eastbourne, East Sussex. We haven't been able to place those on a map accurately enough to show one — a pin in the wrong place is worse than no pin.
These are the start and finish points, not the route. Verus doesn't hold course files for this race, and drawing a line between two pins would be a guess you might end up training on.
Full Endurancelife Sussex Ultra Route Breakdown
Thirty-two miles from Eastbourne with 5,266ft of ascent, over Beachy Head and the Seven Sisters. The Sisters are the reason for the elevation total: seven consecutive chalk headlands with a full descent and re-ascent between each, and no way to break the rhythm.
Endurancelife Sussex Ultra Pace Calculator & Splits
Endurancelife Sussex Ultra Pace Calculator
Enter a target finish time to see your pace and projected splits.
Average pace / mile
7:23
Average pace / km
4:35
Endurancelife Sussex Ultra Pace Chart
Split markers calculated for standard checkpoints — no official pacers are confirmed for this event.
| Target | Pace /mi | Pace /km | 5K | 10K | Half Marathon | 30K | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3:00 | 5:32 | 3:26 | 17:12 | 34:25 | 1:12:36 | 1:43:15 | 3:00:00 |
| 3:15 | 6:00 | 3:44 | 18:38 | 37:17 | 1:18:39 | 1:51:51 | 3:15:00 |
| 3:30 | 6:28 | 4:01 | 20:05 | 40:09 | 1:24:42 | 2:00:27 | 3:30:00 |
| 3:45 | 6:55 | 4:18 | 21:31 | 43:01 | 1:30:45 | 2:09:03 | 3:45:00 |
| 4:00 | 7:23 | 4:35 | 22:57 | 45:53 | 1:36:48 | 2:17:39 | 4:00:00 |
| 4:15 | 7:51 | 4:53 | 24:23 | 48:45 | 1:42:52 | 2:26:16 | 4:15:00 |
| 4:30 | 8:18 | 5:10 | 25:49 | 51:37 | 1:48:55 | 2:34:52 | 4:30:00 |
| 4:45 | 8:46 | 5:27 | 27:15 | 54:29 | 1:54:58 | 2:43:28 | 4:45:00 |
| 5:00 | 9:14 | 5:44 | 28:41 | 57:21 | 2:01:01 | 2:52:04 | 5:00:00 |
| 5:30 | 10:09 | 6:19 | 31:33 | 1:03:06 | 2:13:07 | 3:09:17 | 5:30:00 |
| 6:00 | 11:05 | 6:53 | 34:25 | 1:08:50 | 2:25:13 | 3:26:29 | 6:00:00 |
| 6:30 | 12:00 | 7:27 | 37:17 | 1:14:34 | 2:37:19 | 3:43:42 | 6:30:00 |
| 7:00 | 12:55 | 8:02 | 40:09 | 1:20:18 | 2:49:25 | 4:00:54 | 7:00:00 |
Endurancelife Sussex Ultra Finish Time Estimator
Enter a recent 5K, 10K or Half Marathon time to estimate your Endurancelife Sussex Ultra finish time.
Your 5K time
Estimated Endurancelife Sussex Ultra finish
5:01:05
An estimate only, based on Pete Riegel's race-time prediction formula. Real marathon performance depends on endurance, training specificity, pacing and race-day conditions — not just your speed over a shorter distance.
Training for a different distance? Try the full pace calculator, race time predictor or pace chart.
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Start Your Verus JourneyEndurancelife Sussex Ultra Race Day Checklist
Tap items to mark off your race-day readiness.
- Race number attached, and any timing chip fitted per your race pack instructions
- Weather-appropriate kit, plus something warm and disposable to discard before the start
- A plan for reaching Helen Garden, Eastbourne, East Sussex
- A meeting point agreed with family and friends for after the race
Training Strategy for Endurancelife Sussex Ultra
20-24 weeks is the realistic window for a first 32.5-mile ultra, assuming you already have a marathon's worth of base behind you. The block that matters is back-to-back long weekends — a long run on Saturday followed by a second, slower one on Sunday — which builds time on feet and teaches you to run on tired legs without the recovery cost of one enormous day. Practise your race-day nutrition on every one of them; at this distance the stomach fails before the legs do.
This is a largely flat course, so most of your long runs can mirror that — flat and steady, building time on feet rather than hill strength.
Drop volume hard across the final three to four weeks — further out and steeper than a marathon taper, because a 30-mile training day costs weeks of recovery, not days. Keep some easy running and a little terrain-specific work in, but the goal is to reach Helen Garden, Eastbourne, East Sussex with fresh feet and a rested gut rather than one more long run in the bank.
Lock in your target pace using the interactive splits calculator below — no official pacers are confirmed for this event, so a pace band on your watch is the more reliable option.
Test your race-day fuel and hydration plan on your long training runs, not for the first time on race day — check the Race Day Checklist below for what's actually on this course.
32.5-Mile Ultra Nutrition & Fueling Plan
A deliberate increase in carbohydrate over the two to three days before the race is the well-established approach at marathon distance.
Eat a carbohydrate-focused breakfast two to three hours before the start, and stick to something you've already tested in training rather than trying anything new.
Most runners take on carbohydrate every 30 to 45 minutes from about an hour in, alongside fluid at the on-course stations.
A mix of carbohydrate and protein in the hour or so after finishing supports recovery.
Endurancelife Sussex Ultra Charity Places 2027
No formal charity-place scheme published — runners commonly fundraise for a charity of their own choosing.
Lead with your personal story — explain why the charity matters to you. Personal connection generates 3x more support than a generic link broadcast.
Share key training milestones on Instagram (first 10-miler, peak week, race week) with your fundraising link in bio. Publicly thanking donors prompts secondary gifts!
Running Endurancelife Sussex Ultra for charity?
Link your JustGiving page to Verus and show up right here alongside other Endurancelife Sussex Ultra fundraisers — goal, progress and story, all in one place.
Add Your Fundraiser to VerusTravel & Logistics
No road closures — the Endurancelife Sussex Ultra is run off-road (Chalk downland and clifftop — the Seven Sisters and Beachy Head), so local traffic is unaffected.
Endurancelife Sussex Ultra Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know for race weekend.
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Race details independently compiled and fact-checked by Tommo against the official Endurancelife Sussex Ultra site , last verified August 2026. Always confirm official timings and policies directly prior to race day.