There is nothing quite as rewarding as doing your bit for charity. One of the ways that a lot of people give back to charity is by organising and participating in events. There are often charitable events going on across the country every week. With that being said, in this blog post, we are going to take a look at some of the best charity events in Sussex this autumn, with a particular focus on sports charity events. 
 

Run Reigate

Photo: Run Reigate, photo credit: © runreigate.com

If you can't wait to get involved, Run Reigate takes place next week on September 15th. It's a half marathon or 10k event, depending on your choosing. The event is designed to raise money for Air Ambulance Kent Surrey Sussex. It costs £20 to enter, no matter the distance you choose. It's great for runners of all abilities. On the day, there is a collectable t-shirt and medal, water stations, onsite bag storage, and chip timing. 
 

Cycling Down Dementia 

Photo: Cycling Down Dementia, photo credit: © cyclingdowndementia.org

Another sports charity event that is not too far away for anyone who is based in the Sussex area is the Cycling Down Dementia South East event. The event is taking place on Saturday, November 9th. The event starts at Lingfield Racecourse, and it takes a trip through Hartfield, Groombridge, and a few other places before pedalling as far as Bough Beech Reservoir before making it back to your starting point. The ride supports Cycling Down Dementia, which is a virtual fundraising event from Alzheimer's Research UK. In terms of entry, you can purchase a ticket on the day, yet the cost will be more expensive. If you buy online, you have four different options to choose from. It is £3 for under 16's who want to enter, no matter the route they choose. It's then £31 for the short course, which is 22 miles. It's £40 for the standard course, which is 44 miles, and £40 for the epic course, which is 70 miles. 
 

The Eastbourne Beachy Head Marathon

Photo: Beachy Head Marathon, photo credit: © beachyheadmarathon.co.uk/

Of course, we could not mention sports charity events in Sussex without mentioning the Eastbourne Beachy Head Marathon. It's one of the biggest marathons off the road in the country. You may know it better by its former name; Seven Sisters Marathon. It has become one of the most popular marathons because it is challenging in nature, but it boasts one of the most stunning backdrops. The run is 10km, and it takes place on Saturday, October 26th. The Eastbourne Borough Council organises the event, and it costs £60 to enter the race. Registration is still open. Entries close on October 18th 2019. 
 
As you can see, there are a lot of significant sporting events that are going on in Sussex. If you want to do your bit for charity and you are looking for some unique charity sporting events, we hope that one of the suggestions that have been mentioned in this blog post will appeal to you.