"In conversation" with Sarah Webster

The 24-Hour World Champion and South Downs Way 100 winner is live in conversation at Sussex RunFest.

5.15pm, Saturday 27th June 2026, Haywards Heath Methodist Church

In October 2025, Sarah Webster — an East Sussex ultrarunner — went to Albi, France, and ran further at the 24 hour world championships than any woman in history, in what Athletics Weekly called one of the outsanding ultra performances by a British athlete in history.

Then, eight months later, she won the South Downs Way 100, beating the course record by an incredible two hours while setting the fastest women's 100-mile trail time in British history.

Sarah is a world-class ultrarunner who trains around her job as a vet, fitting the miles into ordinary life. We're incredibly excited that she's coming to RunFest to talk about her story.

Look forward to engaging conversation, followed by audience Q&A.

About the event

Sussex RunFest is a volunteer-run community running and wellbeing festival. It's not-for-profit: any surplus will go to Sport in Mind and the Whitemans Green Active Track.

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You'll see a few ticket options below — if you just want to come for Sarah's talk, that's the one to pick. But RunFest is a whole weekend of running, talks, classes and community. If you'd like to join more of it, check out the other options! (Weekend and Saturday tickets include Sarah's talk)

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