KNCRivers WoodThu 26 February, 2026

Near: Balcombe
Level of event: Local
Type of event: Race, Night

Results

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Pre event info

Entry link

Location Info

Nearest town: Balcombe

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

Directions / Parking

Take Balcombe Road and Borde Hill Lane north from Haywards Heath. Turn right immediately after passing under a railway bridge on a sharp bend. Parking will be 250m up this track on the left.

From Balcombe follow Haywards Heath Road 2 miles south before turning left along a farm drive. If you go under a railway bridge on a sharp bend, then you have overshot by 100m.


W3W for entrance to farm track is known.waltzed.dreamers
Post code RH16 1XS will get you close.

Public Transport

Railway station at Balcombe (3 miles)

Course Information

60-minute score course. 2 loops numbered 100-109 and 120-129. You may start with either set and must visit compulsory control 111 before switching to the other set. Once you’ve switched set you cannot switch back. You do not have to complete a full set before switching.

Entry Details

Online entry only at Racesignup.co.uk

BOF members fees: Seniors £6.50, SO Juniors free.

Non member fees: Seniors £7.50, Juniors £3.25.
Dibber hire: Electronic punching (SI) chips are available to hire. SIAC (contactless): £2, non-SIAC (not contactless) £1

Registration

From 18:45 – 19:15. We will gather at 19:15 for a 5-10 minute walk to the start and briefing.

Start Times

Rolling mass start at 19:30. Courses close 20:40 at which time controls will be collected in.

Map Details

Rivers Wood 1:5000. Surveyed and drawn by Chris Hooker Sept 2025 – Jan 2026.

Terrain Description

Working woodland on a hill that leads down to fields beside the River Ouse. There is a well-defined path network. Fences are not to be crossed, and a purple overprint has been used to highlight
them.

Dog restrictions

Dogs are not allowed at this event.

Facilities

None

Miscellaneous

A whistle, phone and backup lighting is highly recommended.

Juniors to carry a phone.

Contacts / Officials

Planner: Chris Hooker

Organiser:

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