Home
Sign up now
Home page
Sign up nowDonate

The Challenge

The ultimate team endurance event! Walk, jog or run 100km non-stop across the South Downs Way in under 30 hours as a team of four.

The event weekend

Friday 27 September

Arrive from 4pm at Queen Elizabeth Country Park and register your team. Once registered, you’re free to enjoy the atmosphere, fill up on pasta at the army field kitchen, and set up camp for the night.

Saturday 28 September

After a hot breakfast from the field kitchen, the teams set off in waves, starting at 6am. Down the trail you’ll meet your support crew, and a hot meal will be available at Checkpoint 7 to see you through.

Sunday 29 September

Most teams reach the finish line at Brighton Racecourse early on Sunday morning. You’ll arrive to a hero’s welcome from our volunteers and Gurkha pipers, a medal, and a delicious Nepalese Gurkha curry.

Trailwalker covers some of the most beautiful countryside in England, following the historic paths of the South Downs Way over rolling chalk hills and past stunning sea views.

Download the GPX route map

Support Crew

Your support crew will drive a vehicle between checkpoints to meet you, delivering food and additional kit. You must have a support crew of at least one, but we strongly recommend two. It will be an epic adventure and a big achievement for them too, as they support you physically and emotionally across the 100km route.

The Event Guide

We’re here to help you prepare! Download a copy of our Event Guide for more information about the event, including detailed directions for the full route.

Registration Fees & Deadlines

Registration TypeRegistration FeeDeadline
Early Bird 1£200 per team
– Saving £80		Register by midnight on
4 February 2024
Early Bird 2£240 per team
– Saving £40		Register by midnight on
31 March 2024
Standard£280 per teamAll team members must register by midnight on
15 September 2024
What does your registration fee include?
  • Printed route guide, bespoke t-shirt, and medal.
  • Four hot meals, including the famous Gurkha curry at Brighton Racecourse.
  • Free camping at the start and finish lines.
  • Toilets across the course, and showers at the finish.
  • Fully signed route
  • Manned checkpoints, with water supplies and parking for support crews.
  • Encouragement all the way from the Brigade of Gurkhas and our incredible volunteers!
What about fundraising?

We suggest that all teams set a minimum fundraising target of £1,200 (or £300 per participant).

An online fundraising page will automatically be created at the point of registration, and we will provide lots of hints and tips along the way to help you reach your goal.

  • History

    Did you know that Trailwalker started out as a Gurkha Training Exercise in Hong Kong in 1981? Read on to learn more about this historic event.

Keep in touch

Register interest here and we’ll keep you updated by email with Trailwalker news and special offers

Join our mailing list