Mid Sussex Marathon Weekend

Race 1 - East Grinstead 10 Mile

Race Locations
East Grinstead Rugby Club, St Hill Road, East Grinstead, West Sussex, RH19 4JU

Race HQ
The Race HQ will be located at the rugby club and will be open from 08:00. Please follow signs from the car park.

Timings on race day
Race HQ & Registration opens: 08:00
Fun Run Start: 09:30
1 Mile Start: 10:00
Race Director's Briefing on the start line: 10:20
Race Start (10 Mile): 10:30

Bag Drop
You are welcome to leave your bag at the unmanned baggage drop at Race HQ, however, this is done at your own risk and discretion. The team will not handle your bags and you will be responsible for labelling them clearly.

Facilities
Unfortunately, there are no changing facilities available at this site so we recommend arriving ready to run!

Parking
There will be car parking available to participants and their supporters. Please follow the signs when you arrive.

Toilets
Within the Rugby Club there are toilets along with on-site catering. Please note, there will be no toilet provisions on the course.

Headphones
Only bone conducting headphones are permitted at this event.

The start & finish
All distances will start and finish in the same location, within the Race HQ

About the course
After a short road section in the rugby club grounds the route joins the footpaths and trails down to, and around, Weir Wood Reservoir. Virtually all of the route is off-road and traffic free. Participants then return to the Rugby Club for the finish.

Although there are swing gates and stiles on the course, all gates should be opened to ensure a clear passage. The route has been designed to avoid most stiles but you should be aware that you will have to deal with at least one or two. The course is undulating and has a couple of challenging uphill sections. Because it is a multi-terrain race, the course cannot be accurately measured but we believe it is as close as we can get to the distance using gps technology.

Other route users
Please be aware that you are sharing the paths with other walkers, runners and cyclists, many of whom live locally. We ask that you race with care and remain courteous at all times.

East Grinstead Fun Run
The Mid Sussex Fun Run will be the first event of the day, starting at 9.30am. They are a great opportunity for young children, parents, and families to be involved in the Weekend event. Adults who are looking for a more relaxed and sedate event will find the Fun Runs ideal. Every finisher will receive a medal.

East Grinstead Mile
The Mid Sussex Mile will be at 10am before the main race. The Mile races are aimed at junior runners, with every finisher receiving a medal, with trophies for the top Boys and Girls. Runners will receive a timing chip so they can get an exact time and placing. Junior Park runners will be eligible for a discount on presentation of their membership card or bar code.

Race 2 - Haywards Heath

Race Location
Victoria Park, Haywards Heath, West Sussex, RH16 4LT

Race HQ
The Race HQ will be located in Victoria Park in the town centre. Registration will open at 08:00.

Timings on race day
Race HQ & Registration opens: 08:00
Fun Run Start: 09:30
1 Mile Start: 10:00
Race Director's Briefing on the start line: 10:20
Race Start (10 Mile): 10:30

Facilities
Unfortunately, there are no changing facilities available at this site so we recommend arriving ready to run!

Parking
Car parking is available in local car parks and off street behind Victoria Park.

Toilets
Portable toilets will be provided at Race HQ. Please note, there will be no toilet provisions on the course.

Headphones
Only bone conducting headphones are permitted at this event.

The start & finish
The 10 mile starts on South Road High Street and finishes in Victoria Park. The fun run and mile race will both start and finish within Victoria Park.

About the course
Runners will start on South Road High Street before entering Victoria Park to complete two course loops covering roads, paths, trails and footpaths in and around Haywards Heath. Much of the route is off-road and mainly traffic free. The course is undulating and because it is a multi terrain race, the course can not be accurately measured. However, we believe that it is as close as we can get to the distance using GPS technology.

Haywards Heath Fun Run
The Mid Sussex Fun Run will be the first event of the day, starting at 9.30am. They are a great opportunity for young children, parents, and families to be involved in the Weekend event. Adults who are looking for a more relaxed and sedate event will find the Fun Runs ideal. Every finisher will receive a medal.

Haywards Heath Mile
The Mid Sussex Mile will be at 10am before the main race. The Mile races are aimed at junior runners, with every finisher receiving a medal, with trophies for the top Boys and Girls. Runners will receive a timing chip so they can get an exact time and placing. Junior Park runners will be eligible for a discount on presentation of their membership card or bar code.

Race 3 - Burgess Hill

Race Location
Burgess Hill Academy, Station Road, Burgess Hill, West Sussex, RH15 9EA

Race HQ
The Race HQ will be located at Burgess Hill Academy. Please use access from Woodlands Mead School on Chanctonbury Road, Burgess Hill, West Sussex, RH15 9EY. Please note, there are no dogs allowed at the event village.

Timings on race day
Race HQ & Registration opens: 08:00
Fun Run Start: 09:30
1 Mile Start: 10:00
Race Director's Briefing on the start line: 10:20
Race Start (10k): 10:30

Facilities
Unfortunately, there are no changing facilities available at this site so we recommend arriving ready to run!

Parking
There will be limited car parking available for participants and spectators. Please use Queens Crescent Car Park, RH15 9DR or Town Centre Car Parks. Signage and marshals will be available to direct you.

Toilets
Portable toilets will be provided at Race HQ. Please note, there will be no toilet provisions on the course.

Headphones
Only bone conducting headphones are permitted at this event.

The start & finish
All distances will start and finish in the same location, within the Race HQ

About the course
Starting at The Burgess Hill Academy playing field and exits via Woodlands Meed School onto Chanctonbury Road. Runners then run up Chanctonbury Road to Nightingale Meadows where they do two laps of the fields before returning to the Academy by the same route. The course is undulating with several uphill sections.

Because this is a multi terrain race, much of it being on grass, the course can not be accurately measured. However, we believe that it is as close as we can get to the distance using GPS technology.

Burgess Hill Fun Run
The Mid Sussex Fun Run will be the first event of the day, starting at 9.30am. They are a great opportunity for young children, parents, and families to be involved in the Weekend event. Adults who are looking for a more relaxed and sedate event will find the Fun Runs ideal. Every finisher will receive a medal.

Burgess Hill Mile
The Mid Sussex Mile will be at 10am before the main race. The Mile races are aimed at junior runners, with every finisher receiving a medal, with trophies for the top Boys and Girls. Runners will receive a timing chip so they can get an exact time and placing. Junior Park runners will be eligible for a discount on presentation of their membership card or bar code.

Further Information

Recommended Kit & Footwear
We recommend trail shoes for each of the Mid Sussex Marathon races, if you have them. Otherwise, your favourite running shoes will be fine. We would advise that you keep a close eye on the forecast and come prepared to dress appropriately and with a spare change of clothes kept handy (incl. socks!), if necessary.

Litter
Please do NOT drop litter. Bins will be provided, so please dispose of any litter correctly or take it home with you.

Water Stations
As well as a water station at the end of each race, there will be additional water stations on each course. For the East Grinstead & Haywards Heath, there will be a water station at approximately every 3 miles and for Burgess Hill there will be a water station at roughly 5k.
Whilst we will ensure that our water stations are well supplied, runners should ensure that they are fully hydrated and also consider carrying their own water.

Going Green
To help reduce the carbon footprint of this race, we would like to encourage all our runners to bring their own camel packs or reusable cups for this race. Our teams at the water stations will be happy to fill any receptacle that you might bring with you so that you stay hydrated and racing fit! If you are able to car share, then this would be wonderful!

Your route & marshals...
Your course will be clearly marked using large route arrows and directional cones, as well as being marshalled throughout. Please listen and obey all marshal instructions given. There will be a sweep marshal which will follow the last runner to make sure that no one is left on the route. All marshals will remain in place until stood down by the sweep marshal.

Spectators
We always welcome anyone that would like to cheer on our runners and join the good spirit of the race by lending their encouragement and support.

Medals & Prizes
There will be a bespoke medal awarded to all finishers 10 mile races and the 10k and prizes as stated on the website. Weather permitting, the presentation will take place approximately 45 - 60 minutes after the first runner has crossed the finish line and when all the prize winners have arrived home each day.

Please listen for announcements from your Race Director.

Results
Live and provisional results will be available on the Nice Work website asap after the race. If you have any questions regarding the live results, please ensure that you have emailed this through to us by midday on the following Thursday. Any changes submitted after this time will not be included in the final results.