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Ashdown Forest 10 & 5 Mile: Summer Challenge

Name: Ashdown Forest 10 & 5 Mile: Summer Challenge
Start: 2026-07-19
End: 2026-07-19
Location: Nutley, East Sussex

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calendar_today 19 Jul, 2026

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About the Event

Earn your view on a classic South Downs climb that rewards grit with glory. The Ashdown Forest 10 & 5 Mile: Summer Challenge awaits on Sunday, 19th July 2026, starting from Pippingford Park Manor in East Sussex. This brutally beautiful trail race tests your mettle on hard-packed forest tracks, serving up a honest 1,568ft of climbing across the 10-mile route—all in exchange for breathtaking panoramic vistas over the Downs. Designed for runners who crave a pure, challenging ascent followed by a thrilling descent, it's a celebration of honest effort within a vibrant, supportive community. With a bespoke medal, free parking, and electric race-day atmosphere, it’s the ultimate summer test for those who believe the best views are earned. Lace up and conquer the climb.

Races Offered

Ashdown Forest Summer Challenge: 10 Mile

Jul 19, 2026

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Distance — 16.1K

terrain

Type — Road running

timer

10:00

Ashdown Forest Summer Challenge: 5 Mile

Jul 19, 2026

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Distance — 8K

terrain

Type — Road running

timer

10:00

Weather Overview

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for July in Nutley, East Sussex.

Temp (°C)

Feels Like (°C)

thermostat 13.1° / 21.0°

wb_sunny 11.2° / 18.5°

Wind (km/h)

Humidity (%)

air 14.5 /

water_drop 73.8%