Join us on this special one-day challenge and tackle a breath-taking coastal section of the South Downs National Trail whilst raising vital funds for The Royal Marsden Cancer Charity.
At 26 miles in a single day, the South Downs Challenge is not for the faint of heart, but the breath-taking views and the sense of achievement at the finish line will be unrivalled!
Join Team Marsden for an unforgettable trek organised especially for The Royal Marsden Cancer Charity by our amazing partners at Charity Challenge!
Whether you sign up by yourself or with a group, you will be trekking alongside fellow supporters of The Royal Marsden Cancer Charity. Registration is £50 per person. There are then two fundraising options you can choose from a minimum sponsorship option or you can choose to self fund your challenge.
If you choose the minimum sponsorship option, you pledge to raise £235 for The Royal Marsden Cancer Charity and the charity will pay your challenge costs. If you choose the self funder option, you will pay the event organisers, Charity Challenge the challenge costs of £115 nine weeks before the event. When you self-fund there is no minimum target but we hope you will try and raise as much as you can for the amazing work of The Royal Marsden.
You will have a dedicated member of The Royal Marsden Cancer Charity team on hand to help you with advice and tips on fundraising. We will be there for you every step of the way!
Our partners at Charity Challenge will provide everything you need to help get you trek ready including training plans and discounts for any new gear you might need to purchase.
Register your interest to join us in 2027 and take on the South Downs Way!
Join Team Marsden to discover the beauty of the South Downs while raising vital funds for ground-breaking cancer research.
Your registration includes:
Gemma took on the 2026 South Downs Challenge in the memory of her Dad and to say thank you to The Royal Marsden for the care he received.
"The love, care and compassion my Dad received from everyone at The Royal Marsden was beyond anything we could have imagined. After he died, my mum received a card signed by everyone who had cared for him. It was such a thoughtful gesture and meant so much to our family.
The atmosphere was amazing; everyone was taking on the challenge for their own personal reason. The event leaders were so supportive, as were the wonderful members of The Royal Marsden team who came along to cheer us on. My advice would be to train as much as you can, pace yourself on the day, and just keep going. The feeling when you cross the finish line is indescribable."
Thanks to incredible supporters like Gemma, we continue to fund vital research and care for all those affected by cancer.
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