Amazing event.  I DNFed here three years ago and came back with a lot more training under my belt.  The event was really well organised and coped with the COVID restrictions very well.  SDW is a beautiful trail and we had perfect conditions.  Aid stations were very DIY to maintain social distancing but still well stocked and the crew were very helpful.  Course was well marked and with the live trackers they now use it was good for friends and family to keep an eye on us.

I can't think of any areas where the organisation fell down other than being the last but one person over the finish line (it was a staggered start) they had run out of XL tshirts which was a bit of a shame but not the end of the world........

Would thoroughly recommend the event.

This was my 3rd Centurion race and as always the organisation is exemplerary.  Feed stations are superb with a wide range of food from sausages, egg sarnies, crisps, nuts, the usual jelly babies etc, through to home made Vegan brownies.

All the marshalls and volunteers are superstars on Centurion events and really do their utmost to help you round.

Navigation is easy other than 2 points which are both described well on the website and were marshalled on the day.

Limited local support because you're really in the middle of nowhere but there were some big clusters of friends and family at certain points which was nice. 

The course was great but got a little bit samey by the end but I think that was more me than the course. The finish around the athletics track was brilliant and it allowed my two small kids to join in.

There's literally nothing I can say negative about this race. :-) 

Not living far from this area and the South Downs being one of my favourite places to run it was not a difficult decision to enter this event for the 3rd time. Centurion Running host excellent events which are very well organised, superbly marshalled and with aid stations which are like a banquet feasts. The route is testing with over 6000ft of elevation to overcome but has areas with spectacular views (weather permitting). If the going gets tough there is always moral support from your fellow competitors to help lift your spirts. I would highly recommend this event.

I’ve heard so many good things about the Centurion Running events that I was keen to give this one a go and it certainly didn’t disappoint. 

Easy to sign up for, although it did fill up quickly, the pre race info was spot on in terms of course/kit info and other relevant bits. 

Kit check and number collection/bag drop was a well oiled operation. 

The course itself is TOUGH with plenty of hills to challenge all abilities and this year it was windy to add an extra challenge. The South Downs offer some amazing views on a clear day but sadly this year it was a little murky so couldn’t see too much. 

The course marking was perfect, at no time was I uncertain of where to go. Plenty of signs, tape, or chalk arrows to follow even when running alone with nobody to follow. The support along the course was brilliant, both from the marshals, other runners crew and also general public - a really good vibe the whole way. 

Aid stations were well stocked and well organised with the volunteers filling bottles and passing whatever you wanted to eat. Every aid station was like a banquet table! 

I finished with a really well supported lap of the track in Eastbourne where everyone is cheering and is a huge boost. A fantastic medal and t-shirt for finishers too. 

Not sure what else to add  definitely worth considering if you’re looking for a scenic 50 miler. Might be a bit tough for a first timer but don’t let that put you off. 

A really well organised event that I’d highly recommend.