Here are 22 of the big events planned in the area this year, many of them annual favourites and some returning for a second time after a successful launch last year.
![Chichester Festival Theatre will be hosting a one night only event with astronaut Tim Peake on March 4. Get a fascinating insight into what it's really like to be an astronaut as Peake reveals the secrets, the science and the everyday wonders of how and why humans journey into space.](https://www.sussexexpress.co.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOjBiMGIyOGY0LWQ3MjgtNDQzMS1hZThjLWE0OTkxNDViMjcyMjpkMjk5MzJiZC03OTczLTRmYWEtODJlZS0zYzIyODlmMDk5NzA=.jpg?crop=3:2&trim=&width=800)
5. March
Chichester Festival Theatre will be hosting a one night only event with astronaut Tim Peake on March 4. Get a fascinating insight into what it's really like to be an astronaut as Peake reveals the secrets, the science and the everyday wonders of how and why humans journey into space.Photo: Getty Images
![The Chichester Harbour Run in Chidham will take place on March 11. This amazing trail route around Chidham Peninsular and surrounding harbour-side paths will take in the most spectacular views of Chichester Harbour (Area of outstanding natural beauty); including long reaching views over Bosham Hoe, Itchenor, East Head and the surrounding South Downs.](https://www.sussexexpress.co.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOmYwNWE1MzY0LTlmMmUtNGEwNy1hZTNkLWVmZWYyOTljZjIzMDpmZTQzYjk1OS1jMDU5LTRjNmItYTdhNi0xNjFjYTcwMTJlZmY=.jpg?crop=3:2&trim=&width=533)
6. March
The Chichester Harbour Run in Chidham will take place on March 11. This amazing trail route around Chidham Peninsular and surrounding harbour-side paths will take in the most spectacular views of Chichester Harbour (Area of outstanding natural beauty); including long reaching views over Bosham Hoe, Itchenor, East Head and the surrounding South Downs.Photo: Chichester Harbour Run Chidham
![The 80th Goodwood Member Meeting presented by Audrain Motorsport is a thrilling weekend of epic motor racing, high speed track demonstrations and fun-packed festivities on April 15 and 16. Uncrowded, intimate and access-all-areas, it is exclusively open to members of the Goodwood Road Racing Club community.](https://www.sussexexpress.co.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOjIxNDhlYjUzLWNiNzAtNDgzOS04OTg1LTgwY2FjMGFjYzIwMDphOTgwY2Q3Zi0wYTQ3LTQ5MTMtOTM4MS02YTQ2NDA5OGI4ZDk=.jpg?crop=3:2&trim=&width=640)
7. April
The 80th Goodwood Member Meeting presented by Audrain Motorsport is a thrilling weekend of epic motor racing, high speed track demonstrations and fun-packed festivities on April 15 and 16. Uncrowded, intimate and access-all-areas, it is exclusively open to members of the Goodwood Road Racing Club community.Photo: Getty Images
![The Midhurst Milers Cocking 10k will take place on May 7. The 10k will be a hilly but scenic trail run through the South Downs. The route starts with a steady climb across the Cowdray Estate, west of the Flint Barn Café before heading out onto the South Downs and the West Dean Estate. All the hilly climbs will be worth it from the top and those stunning views! The route won't entirely be an uphill struggle as there'll be a quick, fast downhill stretch to the finish.](https://www.sussexexpress.co.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOmY1ODk4ODNiLWM0ODktNDc0Yy05MjEwLTE4OWUzNDFhODE3MDo3YjJiMTMwMi1mOGRkLTRmZTAtOGM4Mi1kOWRkODU2OTA4NTQ=.jpg?crop=3:2&trim=&width=800)
8. May
The Midhurst Milers Cocking 10k will take place on May 7. The 10k will be a hilly but scenic trail run through the South Downs. The route starts with a steady climb across the Cowdray Estate, west of the Flint Barn Café before heading out onto the South Downs and the West Dean Estate. All the hilly climbs will be worth it from the top and those stunning views! The route won't entirely be an uphill struggle as there'll be a quick, fast downhill stretch to the finish.Photo: Midhurst Milers Club