Barry's Bob Graham Round

On Saturday 4th August, Barry McElearney touched the Moot Hall door in Keswick to complete the gruelling Bob Graham Round (BGR) in 22 hours and 41 minutes, comfortably inside the 24 hour limit set for membership of the elite Bob Graham 24 Hour Club.

Lakes 5 Days

Many Southdowners travelled to the Lake District last week to take part in the Lakes 5 Days orienteering festival. Stunning scenery and fantastic courses in 5 different locations with a typical array of Lakes weather thrown in for good measure. Day 1 saw a massive climb to the start in torrential rain, whilst Day 4 was hot, sunny and flat.

Trail running sessions on a Tuesday night

The main Sussex Orienteering season takes a break until September, but keep an eye out for our trail running sessions on a Tuesday night.

Come and join a relaxed group of like-minded runners on trails of 4km to 13km. All abilities take part.

Orienteering Holidays

During the Summer, some of our members head off for Orienteering holidays in far off places. Take a look at our popular events page to get some inspiration. Most of these events are open to all comers - you don't have to be a pro.

This Summer members are heading off to The Lakes 5 Days and White Rose, amongst others.

Preston Park Prizegiving and Picnic

This Sunday, at Preston Park is your last chance to improve your league position at the end of the Summer Sprint Series.

The event will be followed by a presentation of medals for the Sprint Series as well as prizes for the juniors who took part. All are invited to bring a picnic and catch up with others before the Summer break.

Southdowners bring home the Handicap Trophy at the SE Relays

Southdowns fielded 11 teams at the SE Relays at Holmbush. Juniors (and some seniors) donned their war paint and got ready to do battle with the terrain.

Ultimate success went to our Handicap team of Chris Hooker, Tommy Heap and Will Heap winning the Handicap Trophy, our Women's Open Team of Bryony Crickmore, Maddie Bartlett and Anna Chapman winning the silver medal and Paul Luttman, John Morris and Neil Crickmore with a bronze in the Men's Open.

Southdowners sprint to medal positions

A small group of Southdowners took to the train to run in the South East Sprint Champs at the Olympic Park.

Congratulations to gold medalists Jack Kosky and Scarlet Heap, silver medalists Ffion Jones, Paul Luttman and Robin Smith and bronze medalist Anna Chapman.