Race the historic
trails

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Sunday 27th April 2025 | 10:00am

Icklesham

A stunning trail route through 1066 Country! Runners pass Icklesham’s iconic windmill toward Winchelsea before a steep descent from Winchelsea Beacon, revealing breathtaking Tillingham Valley views. A final lung-busting climb leads to the hilltop finish!

8km Distance

109m Elevation Gain

76% Trail

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Sunday 25th May 2025 | 10:00am

Northiam

A scenic route with runners enjoying superb views as they head out past the world famous Great Dixter house & gardens along the East Sussex Border Path towards Ewhurst. A nice mix of fields, woodland and undulating country lanes, with an uphill climb to the race finish in Northiam recreation ground.

8.5km Distance

150m Elevation Gain

62% Trail

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Sunday 22nd June 2025 | 9:30am

Alfriston

Race course to be confrmed.

TBCkm Distance

TBCm Elevation Gain

TBC% Trail

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The Race
DIRECTORS

Race directors Will Withecombe and Nick Brown are both experienced runners and race organisers. Between them, they have organised numerous club races for Hastings Runners, the prestigious Hastings SGP 5 mile race, cross country and relay races, the Oliver Curd Trust charity race and the 1066 Relay Race in 2011 & 2012 covering 33 miles in 5 stages from Pevensey to Rye.

POWERED BY

Your
TESTIMONIALS

“I have really enjoyed the trail races, running three so far. Everyone is so welcoming and encouraging, whatever ability you are. There is a massive buzz to be found running out there in such beautiful countryside, mixed in with a fair amount of mud of course. Looking forward to many more😃”

Sarah Heasman
Hastings

“Knowing Nick and Will’s history of local running and experience with it, I thought these races had to be a must, and they did not disappoint. A mixture of trail and road races around local villages, well organised, supportive marshalls and very reasonably priced. Plus tea and cake at the finish!”

Gary Saunters

Hastings

“I’m new to running and discovered these local trail races through a fitness group. They’re well-organized, friendly, and relaxed—perfect for me. Unlike busier events, they feel welcoming and enjoyable. Now, I run weekly and even plan to tackle the Beachy Head Marathon—something I never imagined!.”

Sabrina Holt

Bexhill

Walk through
History

Nick Brown, who was the first event director at Hastings parkrun, is also the author of the 1066 Country Walk book, recommended by Visit 1066 Country, and has an almost unrivalled knowledge of the surrounding area from both a runner's and walker's perspective.

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