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You can contact our Helpline by calling 0808 800 5000 between 10am and 4pm, Monday to Friday, or by emailing [email protected] between 11am and 4pm, seven days a week. If you send an email when the service is closed, it won't be received, and we won't know that you've tried to get in touch.

If we have not yet responded to you and your concerns for the safety of a child increase, please contact the police or local Children’s Services directly. Please be assured that we'll action all contacts that our Helpline receives.

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Childline offers free, confidential advice and support whatever your worry, whenever you need help.

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South Coast Challenge

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Eastbourne to Arundel, UK

Choose from multiple distances

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Challenge yourself to an endurance event along the stunning south coast 

Take on this superb Challenge set in the South Downs National Park and push yourself further in 2027, all whilst fundraising for charity and making a real difference. Join 1,500 Challengers all walking, jogging, or running on stunning coastal routes from 25km to 100km.  

Heading out from Eastbourne, you’ll travel up Beachy Head, over the magnificent Seven Sisters, and along the South Downs Way to Brighton at the 57km mark. For full 100km Challengers, you’ll head along Devil’s Dyke, with a few challenging climbs before Arundel comes into view at the end of an amazing 100km journey. 

Tackle the challenge by yourself or as a team, choosing from a wide range of distances - there really is something for all abilities!

Register now

Why take part?

  • Free NSPCC trekking T-shirt and a welcome pack with fundraising support.
  • Full support on the day — a signed route, including maps and GPS files, plus plenty of food and rest stops along the way.
  • Medics, massage and pace walkers available.
  • Finisher's medal and T-shirt for all participants.
  • Join as a team or individual, and do something amazing for children.

Fundraising options

  • Charity Fundraising — pay a lower registration fee and pledge to raise a set sponsorship target.
  • Self-Funded Place — pay the full cost of your place up front. There’s no fundraising target, just raise as much as you can!
  • Already signed up? We’d love you to join #TeamNSPCC.

Personalised training from Full Potential

Our expert trainers Full Potential are with you every step of the way on your journey:

  • A plan to get you ready that's tailored to your experience, level of fitness and goals.
  • Real coaches that you can email or call to get advice or reassurance that your training is going well.
  • Training days where you come together with coaches and other participants.
  • NSPCC Facebook groups to help you keep in touch with your team mates.

Get started today with our dedicated challenge training zone. You'll find everything from injury prevention to nutrition advice.

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"Full Potential were extremely helpful, always responding quickly to emails and were very encouraging! The training event was excellent."

NSPCC event participant

Questions?

Email us on [email protected] with any questions or for any further information. We're here to support 9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday.