Sussex

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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">COMMIT TO FIT</h2>



Feeling sluggish winter and in need of an endorphin hit? We know we are, and there are loads of great races across Sussex this Spring and Summer with options for all abilities. Let’s do this people!



 30 April, <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://midsussexmarathon.co.uk/" target="_blank">Mid Sussex</a>, Marathon weekend 



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14 May, Herstmonceux <a rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label="Castle Night Trek (opens in a new tab)" href="https://herstmonceux-castle.com/event/castle-night-trek/" target="_blank">Castle Night Trek </a>, a charity 10k from sunset through the night. 



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18 May, Cycling Racing: Circuit of Laughton, <a href="https://www.leweswanderers.co.uk/event/racing-circuit-of-laughton-12-46-miles-3/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label="Lewes Wanderers Cycle Club (opens in a new tab)">Lewes Wanderers Cycle Club</a> 



22 May, <a href="https://runabc.co.uk/horsham-10k" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label="Horsham 10k (opens in a new tab)">Horsham 10k</a>



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5 June, <a href="https://tlsports.co.uk/sussex-triathlon/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label="Sussex Sprint Tri &amp; Aquathlons, (opens in a new tab)">Sussex Sprint Tri &amp; Aquathlons,</a> Ashburnham Place, Battle 



12 June, Weald Challenge 50k <a rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label="Ultra Trail (opens in a new tab)" href="http://www.trailrunningsussex.co.uk/trailraces.html" target="_blank">Ultra Trail</a>



19 June (date changed from 26), <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://action.org.uk/events/cycling/davina-ride?utm_source=muddy_stilettos&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=davina_muddy_stilettos" target="_blank">Davina&#8217;s Big Sussex Bike Ride,</a> East Sussex National Golf Club, Uckfield 



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Ride for a reason and celebrity ambassador and TV presenter Davina McCall (above), on this bike ride raising funds for sick babies and children and says &#8221; ‘I have fallen in love with cycling and I&#8217;d like to thank you for jumping on your bike to support my favourite charity!&#8221;



Davina will be there in person to set you off on your way, and will then ride the route to try to catch you up!&nbsp;You might just manage to catch her at one of the well-stocked rest stops or at the hearty BBQ lunch served at the finish line which is in the grounds of the beautiful East Sussex National Hotel. 



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31 July, Goodwood <a rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label="255 Triathlon Relay (opens in a new tab)" href="https://www.255triathlon.com/" target="_blank">255 Triathlon Relay</a>



6-7 August Eroica Britannia <a href="https://www.goodwood.com/cycling/eroica-britannia/the-ride/long-route/">cycling festival, </a>Goodwood



This epic ride begins with a lap of the historic Goodwood Motor Circuit, before you head out of the gates, turn left and then right into the Estate parklands. Passing through the Park golf course (listen out for shouts of ‘Fore!’) and then onto historic Petworth where you can refuel at Hampers Green where Petworth Places will be featuring the delicious <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://sussex.muddystilettos.co.uk/little-black-book/directory/the-hungry-guest-petworth/" target="_blank">Hungry Guest</a> Deli, a Muddy fave. 



<a href="https://www.visiteastbourne.com/marathon" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label="Beachy Head Marathon (opens in a new tab)">Beachy Head Marathon</a>, Ultramarathon and 10K, 22 October, Half Marathon 23 October



Park runs run in 20 areas across East &amp; West Sussex regularly, usually at weekends. See <a href="https://www.parkrun.org.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label="their website (opens in a new tab)">their website </a>for more information. 



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Need some more cycling inspo? Check out 10 beautiful bike rides with pit stops <a href="https://sussex.muddystilettos.co.uk/travel/days-out-travel/10-beautiful-bike-rides-with-pit-stops-sussex/">here.</a> 



Want to have a go at <a href="https://sussex.muddystilettos.co.uk/wellbeing/fitness-wellbeing/six-wild-swimming-spots-in-sussex/">wild swimming</a>? Read our guide to the best spots in Sussex. 



Need some race day tips? Read our guide to getting through a marathon <a href="https://sussex.muddystilettos.co.uk/days-out/running-a-half-race-day-tips/">here. </a>

The Muddy guide to 2022 runs, cycles and triathlons

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