SOG A5Rivers WoodSat 29 November, 2025

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

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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: Balcombe

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

Directions / Parking

TQ326275 (Junction of Rivers Road and Borde Hill Lane immediately north of railway bridge).

What3Words: known.waltzed.dreamers (Junction of Rivers Road and Borde Hill Lane)

RH16 1XS (the other end of Rivers Road)

Roughly half way between Balcombe and Haywards Heath.



Public Transport

Nearest stations Balcombe and Haywards Heath

Course Information

Blue: 5.3km 150m Climb

Green: 3.6km 100m Climb

Short: Green 2.9km 80m Climb

Orange: 2.1km 62m Climb

Yellow: 1.4km 30m Climb

Loose control descriptions will be provided in start lanes.

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

1:5,000 with 5m contours

Dog restrictions

Only in the car park. On a lead at all times. Clear up after your dog.

Contacts / Officials

Planner: Alan Yule

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