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Ashdown Forest 10 & 5 Mile: Summer Challenge

Nutley, East Sussex, South East, United Kingdom

calendar_today 19 Jul, 2026

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

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10:00

Ashdown Forest Summer Challenge: 5 Mile

Jul 19, 2026

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Distance — 8K

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10:00

Weather History

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

thermostat Temperature

13.7° / 21.0°

wb_sunny Feels like

11.8° / 18.8°

light_mode Avg sunshine hours

11h 0m

water_drop Avg rainfall

2.9 mm

ac_unit Avg snowfall

—

air Avg wind speed

14.6 km/h (Gentle breeze)

opacity Sweat loss rate

Moderate

terrain Course conditions

Firm and slightly soft

sunny Max UV Index

Moderate (5.6)

humidity_mid Humidity

75.9%

wb_twilight Sunrise

05:05

nightlight Sunset

21:05

About Nutley, East Sussex

Learn more about the host city, Nutley, East Sussex.

Nutley is a village in the Wealden District of East Sussex, England. It lies about 5 mi (8.0 km) north-west of Uckfield, the main road being the A22. Nutley, Fairwarp and Maresfield together form the Maresfield civil parish.