Senior Race

Date: Sunday 10 May 2026

Venue: Portslade Sports Centre, Chalky Road, Portslade, Brighton, BN41 2WS.

Course: Approx 5-mile course on undulating chalky paths over the South Downs, starting and finishing ½ mile from the Sports Centre. See route map and GPX file below. For safety reasons, dogs and headphones are not permitted.

Facilities

Changing, showers and toilets available at the Sports Centre.  First Aid in attendance.  Please do not leave any belongings at the Sports Centre.  Water will be available near the finish area, but please bring your own cup.

Car Parking

Please only park in the lower car park at Portslade Aldridge Community Academy and allow a 5 minute walk to the Sports Centre.  Do not park on grass verge outside the Sports Centre.    No parking is available at the start/ finish.  Allow 20 minutes to reach the start area from the Sports Centre.  Please be aware space is limited at the start/finish area.

Entry Fees

All WSFRL club runners: Please enter and pay via your club rep only, £5. On the day entry will be available for £8 if entry limit of 400 not reached.  WSFRL reps: Please enter your club’s runners direct on the new SmartRs system by 6 May. Please send your BACS payment to: Portslade Hedgehoppers, Account number 11389939, Sort code 40-47-23.

Non-WSFRL-club runners who are EA-affiliated-club members and/or TRA members: Entry is welcomed from runners who are not in a WSFRL club, but who are in an EA-affiliated club or are TRA members, for £5, deadline 6 May. On the day entry will be available for £8 if entry limit of 400 not reached. Cash only please.

Non-WSFRL/non-EA-affiliated-club/non-TRA-member runners: Entry is welcome for all other runners for £7, deadline 6 May. On the day entry will be available for £10 if entry limit of 400 not reached. Cash only please.

Disabled athletes: Please contact the Race Director on 07710 678693 to discuss the event or email nick_parsons1963@yahoo.co.uk to discuss the suitability of the course. It is not suitable for wheelchair athletes.

Entries limited to 400. Minimum age is 16. The race is held under UKA rules.

Race Numbers

All race numbers will be available for club reps to pick up on the day from the Sports Centre.  Numbers are sponsored by The Jog Shop, BN2 1RJ. Bring your number to the shop for 20% discount on all running shoes till 31 July 2026.