Sunday May 26th, Rathfinny Wine Estate, Alfriston, BN26 5TU
Registration opens: 7.30am
Registration closes: 8.45am
Race start: 9.15am
Registration/race start will take place at Rathfinny Wine Estate and will be open from 7.30am. https://w3w.co/relations.schematic.sleeps
There will be no parking at the start line unfortunately, so runners can either be dropped off, or use the bus service in place from the start line. Runners can meet at the finish line area in Eastbourne at 7 am on race morning where there will be buses in place to transfer everyone to the start. The bus will leave at 7.15 am. This will cost £7 cash on the day and places can be booked during the sign up process or via the link at bottom of this page. It is roughly a 30 min drive away. The closest train station is in Seaford which is about 4 miles away.
Race numbers will not be sent out, but must be collected at registration along with a separate timing chip that must be attached to your shoes.
There will be plenty of parking at the finish line in the nearby streets. Eastbourne Train Station is a 1.5 mile walk from the finish line however, there will be free regular shuttles to take runners from the finish line to local hotels/Public Transport stations. This service will be provided by local company Lynns Travel and there will be a sign at the finish line directing you to the bus (see bottom of page for bus info). There will also be toilets available, along with a large marquee, seating, food, drink and music.
There will be 2 aid stations along the route serving water, High 5 gels/energy/electrolyte drink, coke, sweets (vegan), water melon, bananas, crisps, vegan/ gluten free polenta cake.
There are no cutoffs for this race along the route but runners must be finished by 4.30pm.
There are no crew or pacers allowed for this race. Supporters are welcome along the route but please not at aid station locations. This is very important due to Landowner requests. We will disqualify runners if their crews turn up at these locations.
Runners will have the choice of leaving their finish line bag at the start area in Rathfinny where it will be safely transported to the finish line ready for your collection, or to leave it at the finish line if using the bus service, where it will be kept safe until your return.
We will be introducing a mandatory kit list for Health and Safety reasons. All runners must carry the following at all-times:
There will be no parking at the start line unfortunately, so runners can either be dropped off, or use the bus service in place from the finish line. Runners can meet at the finish line area in Eastbourne at 7am on race morning where there will be buses in place to transfer everyone to the start. The bus will leave at 7.15 am. This will cost £7 and places can be booked during the sign up process or via the link below. It is roughly a 30 min drive away.