Race HQ, Number Collection & Bag Drop
Wallands School, Gundreda Road, Lewes, BN7 1PU
Opens at 08:30, closes at 09:45
Race Start
Landport Bottom, Lewes
Lat/Long: 50.881551, -0.008193
10:00 sharp (Full Marathon)
10:15 (Relay/ Dogs)
This is a tough, multi-terrain marathon course. Respect the distance, the terrain, the countryside, and your fellow trail users at all times. We cross and run on roads for short race sections.
Be aware of traffic and obey marshals at all times
If you need specific nutrition, supplements, or medical supplies, carry them with you. If you need to access specific supplies along the route, please arrange for someone to meet you on the course. Many points on the route are accessible by road.
GETTING TO THE START: We encourage you to travel by public transport to the start where possible. Lewes Station is approx. 1 mile from the school, an excellent warm-up.
TRANSPORT: We are not aware of any rail strikes on the day, and – at the date of this briefing – we expect trains to be running normally, but be aware that there are often rail replacement buses – so please check and give yourselves enough time to get to the start, or the halfway point (Southease) if you are a relay runner.
NUMBERS: We do not send out your number in advance. We issue ALL numbers at Wallands School immediately before the run, to give us the best information about who is running. Please allow additional time to come and collect your numbers – this is for full and for all relay runners. Open from 8:30 am to 9:30 am. Safety pins provided.
MARSHALS: Please observe our gorgeous, purple-clad marshals at all times. The course will be sign-posted using our Purple Arrow Logo.
IF YOU NEED TO STOP/ DROP OUT, you must report to a marshal. Some sections after the halfway point have access to roads. We also have a team of paramedics working with us to respond to medical emergencies.
EMERGENCY NUMBER: In the event of an emergency during the race itself, our race directors can be reached at:
Duncan Rawson: 07834 337346
Nick Williams: 07833 231783
This is for emergencies only, if we need to arrange immediate action.
BIKES: We have several bikes on the course. An advanced bike will go ahead to check the route. The lead bikes will set off with the runners. These will dovetail to stay with/close to the lead runners. A tail biker will follow back-markers, looking out for injured runners and collecting course markers. Be nice to our bikers: they are volunteers and out all day!
WATER STATIONS: There will be water stations as listed in race details. NB: To reduce single-use plastic, no plastic cups are provided on the course. Please carry your own cup for water (search online for “soft cups” if you need one). For any other litter, bin bags will be placed at/just after water stations – please use them if you have anything to dispose of. Do not leave anything on the course.
CARRY WATER/ DRINKS/ ENERGY GELS/ SWEETS with you. There are long sections between water stations. You can top up water bottles at water stations and South Downs YHA (at Southease).
NEVER LITTER. This entire course is run through a National Park. Please respect the countryside. Leave only footprints (and the occasional wee), stay off private property, and take only memories, photos, and all your empty packets/bottles.