2027 Three Forts Marathon

Name: 2027 Three Forts Marathon
Start: 2027-05-02
End: 2027-05-02
Location: Lancing, United Kingdom

42KCombo

Distances5K21K

BonusesScenic

May 2, 2027 · 1 day🇬🇧 Lancing, United Kingdom

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The Three Forts Marathon is a 27.2-mile off-road South Downs classic over three Iron-Age hill forts with 3,450ft of climb, known as 'The Tough One'. It starts and finishes at Lancing Manor Leisure Centre and crosses Cissbury Ring, Chanctonbury Ring and the Devil's Dyke area over chalk tracks, grass and rough bridleway with stiles.

Why attend here

Late spring on the South Downs means the chalk paths are drying out and the hillsides are a patchwork of green and early wildflowers, with views stretching from Cissbury Ring to the sea. After the race, wander the lanes of Lancing's old village or head to Shoreham for a riverside pint and fresh fish and chips, soaking up the quieter pre-summer atmosphere.

Distance from you

From Columbus, US to Lancing, GB

~0.6h · 451 km

Lancing

combo

typical May weather · 2026

2 Sat

18°7°

0mm4.8 m/s

ComboPart of 10 combo trips

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Event Details

Elevation

1050m

Course

The course runs over the South Downs, crossing three Iron-Age hill forts: Cissbury Ring, Chanctonbury Ring and the Devil's Dyke area, over chalk tracks, open grass downland, the South Downs Way and public bridleways with stiles, crossing the River Adur valley.