Sunday 4th May 2025

Starting and finishing at Lancing Manor Leisure Centre, this course is renowned for its demanding terrain, featuring steep climbs, stiles, and rough tracks underfoot.

Runners in the 3 Forts marathon 🏰 also Known as “The Tough One”, face the extra challenge of this marathon being slightly longer than the traditional 26.2 miles, as the route adds an additional mile 🤩

The route runs northwards from Hill Barn to Cissbury Ring, then eastwards towards Coombs, over to Botolphs, across the River Adur, up to Devil’s Dyke 👿 and back to the River Adur before continuing on the South Downs Way to Chanctonbury Ring, where it swings south-west to Findon Park Farm and back to Hill Barn.

In addition to its physical challenge, this marathon has a strong charitable focus. All profits from the 2025 race will go to Ferring Country Centre and other local charities, a charity that supports and trains adults with learning disabilities.

By taking part in this marathon, runners not only test their endurance but also contribute to a cause that has a meaningful impact on the community.

Bartz 👨🏻‍✈️ & Bilts 🚒 flew our black and red colours on a beautiful sunny Bank Holiday Sunday.  They completed the course in a rapido 4:33:48, which is a course PB by 30 minutes for Bilts compared to his previous time on this course.  The duo used this a training run; Captain Bartz for his 50K ultra on Sunday 25th May and Bilts for the upcoming South Downs Relays 🖤♥️

Well done team, two super times on a tough course 🖤♥️ absolutely nailed it!!! 💪🏼