Closing date for entries: 8am on Thurs, 18th January, 2024.

Timetable

12.00 Numbers available for collection by team managers.

1.00pm Masters Men - over 50, over 60 & over 70         approx 5 miles (8,000m)

1.40 Masters Women - over 35, over 45, over 55 & over 65       approx  5 miles (8,000m)

2.25 Masters Men - , over 35-39, over 40    approx  5 miles (8,000m)

3.20 Cut off time for course marshalling & recording

Ages as at date of competition. Numbers will be issued to team managers on the day.

M35-39: This year we are trialling a new male vet age category.

Eligibility: All athletes must have a Sussex County qualification through Birth or Residence. Residence requires nine months continuous residence in the County prior to the date of the competition. All athletes must be affiliated to England Athletics and their affiliation membership number shown on the entry form. No athlete will be able for awards unless competing in their club vests. This is the responsibility of the club.

Team Managers are asked to advise Athletes with disabilities who wish to enter that they should contact 07738706683 to discuss the individual implications of the disability risk assessment.

Awards:

• Medals will be awarded to first 3 runners in each age group and to the first three teams in each of the above categories (excluding over 70 men and over 65 women).
• Teams will comprise the first 3 finishers for each club, except for over 40 men, which will be 4 to score.
• Athletes are not permitted to score in two different age groups i.e. as individuals for one age group and in the team competition for another age group, except over 70 men who will score in the over 60 team and over 65 women who will score in the Over 55 team (as these individual categories do not have team competitions).
• Presentation of Awards for all races will take place as soon as the results are known and proceedings allow.

Directions – Coombe Farm is best approached via the A27 (please note there is a new road layout since last year).(Please note this is a working farm so no dogs anywhere on site).

The course - 2 x 2.5 mile laps with a sweeping Downland course with approx 400 feet of accent, it has a cattle grid but this can be bypassed by gates on either side.

Car parking is off road so car sharing maybe a good idea, we intend to have people to direct runners upon arrival.

Club tents are very welcome and can be pitched near the start/finish area.

Notice – No dogs, no smoking, no entering farm buildings other than the designated office/toilets, and please take your litter home with you.

DATA PROTECTION - In entering this event, athletes are agreeing to Sussex AA publishing personal information as part of results and passing such information on to the governing body and/or affiliated organisations. Data may also be used to provide information on future events. Any queries regarding this contact Kate Matthews (matthews2000@live.co.uk)