SO 4th at CompassSport Cup Final

We couldn't quite match our third place position at the 2019 final at the same venue, it always looked like it would be a good race for third place behind FVO and SYO and so it proved. In the end we were pipped for 3rd by SN (who beat us in the qualifier) but held off strong challenges from BOK and HH. The club captain has the maps for those members who left before 1pm. Results can be found here.

FIRST AID TRAININGFree to SO Members

0900hrs – 1700hrs Saturday 2^nd January 2027 at Ringmer, near Lewes.

The course is free of charge to SO members.

Tea/coffee and biscuits will be provided, please bring a packed lunch.

To book your place contact Steve Blount by the 3^rd November 2026.

Peter Palmer Junior Team Relay Success

Our two Southdowns Junior Teams ran to podium positions at the recent Peter Palmer Junior Team Relay which took place on Ashdown Forest. The seven person PP team took 2nd place and the five person daybreak team took 3rd place. Our junior teams ranged from age 10 to 18 and included seven newcomers to this event.

Autumn club nights 2026

Autumn club nights return on Tuesday 22^nd September.
Courses have been risk assessed according to this document.

Summer Trail Runs 2026

Summer trail runs returned on 16th April 2026. Courses have been risk assessed according to this document

We will meet as a group at 6:30pm each Thursday although we hope to make the activities available online to attempt at your leisure. Courses will be saved in the Trail Runs folder on MapRun (UK/Sussex/Trail Runs).

Please sign up using the Strawpoll and indicate (when appropriate) whether you would like a map provided (cost £1) or are happy to print off your own.

September Southdowner

The latest edition of the club magazine is available to download here

Pre-season training open to allChailey Common venues

Ahead of the Peter Palmer Relay competition, we have organised two opportunities for all club members to get out into the terrain. Each evening has two mass-start training competitions. A short 15-minute score in the twilight and then a 2.5km or 4 km line competition as it gets darker. The main events of the evenings start at 19.30 and courses will close at 21.00. The activities take place on Saturday 5 September 2026 and Wednesday 9 September 2026 on different parts of the Chailey map. It’s free to take part, but you must sign-up in advance with your details: https://doodle.com/sign-up-she...

Juniors love being out in the woods with a torch and a map. Whatever their age, bring them along for a walk or jog round Chailey Common. Older juniors can run on their own if they wish, but most younger juniors enjoy being with a parent or friend.