South Downs Hiking Trail Half Marathon
Goodwood, Chichester · 7 November 2026
Image: National TrailsA half marathon hiking event through the South Downs National Park, starting and finishing at Goodwood near Chichester on Saturday 7th November 2026. Walkers can choose from a range of distances, with sections of the South Downs Way and views across Chichester Harbour and the Isle of Wight. Suited to groups and anyone comfortable with long-distance walking.
Highlights
- Range of distances from Goodwood, near Chichester
- Sections of the South Downs Way
- Views over Chichester Harbour and the Isle of Wight
Getting there
Goodwood, PO18 0PS
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Nearby
Image: GoodwoodGoodwood Racecourse
Racing has been part of life at Goodwood since the first public meeting in 1802, on a course high on the South Downs that many call the most beautiful in the world. The racecourse stages 19 racedays a year, headlined by the Qatar Goodwood Festival, one of the highlights of the Flat season.
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