SOG S3 Coates Common & Coaching Sat 21 February, 2026

Near: Fittleworth
Level of event: Local
Type of event: Race

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FREE COACHING before this event.

Coaching for youngest juniors (suitable for newcomers and those running Yellow courses ) will be led by Ed and assisted by Karen. Please arrive at 9:45 ready to start coaching at 10am. Do let Karen know if you wish to attend.

Coaching for older juniors (currently running Orange or Light Green courses) will be led by Ian. This week we will be progressing our work on bearings and understanding how to adapt for more open areas. Please arrive at 9:15, ready for a 9:30 start. If you're not already signed up on Spond, do let Ianknow if you wish to attend.

SOG Series Info

SOGs are friendly club events where children and newcomers are very welcome. Yellow and Orange courses are suitable for children to run on their own with a bit of practice. Adults are welcome to shadow children until they are confident to go on their own. Green and Blue courses are run or walked by any age group - you can race competitively or just enjoy the woodland.

There are two series of events - autumn and spring of approximately 8 events each. Electronic timing (SI) is used.

Help on the day always appreciated.

Volunteer here

Enquiries here

Location Info

Nearest town: Fittleworth

* Postcodes are not very precise in some areas, so don't rely on them for an exact location.

Directions / Parking

Signed off of Coates Lane. This is a different parking area to previous events, please do not park in the either of the public car parks.

Parking is not suitable for anything bigger than a VW Transporter.

Park as directed by marshals.

Public Transport

Nearest train station Pulborough.

Course Information

  • Yellow: 1.5km. 30m climb
  • Orange: 2.4km. 70m climb
  • Short Green: 3.5km. 95m climb
  • Green: 4.6km. 130m climb
  • Blue: 5.9km. 180m climb

Entry Details

Pre-entry via Racesignup.co.uk Newcomers are welcome and eligible for a free trial session - if you'd like to reserve a map or discuss the event please email our membership secretary.

BOF member fees: Seniors £6.50, Juniors £3.25, SO Juniors free (use code SOjuniors).
Non member fees: Seniors £7.50, Juniors £3.25.

If shadowing a junior or going as a family group with one map and one dibber, just enter one junior.

'Dibber' hire:
Electronic punching (SI) chips are available to hire. SIAC (contactless): £2 (juniors £1), non-SIAC (not contactless) £1 (juniors £0.5)

Registration open

9:45 to 10:45

Start Times

10:00 to 11:00. Courses close at 12:30.

Map Details

1:7500 with 5m contours. A4.

Terrain Description

A mixture of open sandy heathland and mixed woodland with a good network of paths.

Dog restrictions

On a lead whilst in the car park. On the common dogs are welcome under close control. Clear up after your dog.

Facilities

None.

Bring your own water.

Miscellaneous

Safety bearing: Head North on the common. Head West in the forest.

Other Users: The area is popular with dog walkers, cyclists and horse riders, please give them plenty of room to pass.

Thank you to the Barlavington Estate for permission to use Coates Common.

Contacts / Officials

Planner: Euan Marsh

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