Evening Event 1Waterhall Trail ChallengeWed 11 June, 2025

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RouteGadget

Is a web app for sharing and comparing orienteering routes. You can draw your own route or upload a GPS track from your watch. It also allows you to watch an animated replay with a simulated mass start.

Pre event info

A hilly trail race on a 1:10,000 orienteering map. SportIdent punching. Two courses: 8km and 4km. The perfect preparation for the Devil's Dyke Trail Race.

All competitors will receive a map and timing chip at the Start. Easy navigation, mainly on paths.

If you love trail running and orienteering, Wednesday evening next will be a real treat. The 8km Long course will require stamina with hilly climbs and fast descents. The final kilometre will test each runner's ability to navigate 6 short legs. The orienteering will be simple and all the kites will be visible as you approach. But, after 7 gruelling kilometres, will tiredness make the final section a tougher challenge than it first seems? Short-course runners will have plenty of climb and share the final 6 controls with Long. Pack runners and those in head-to-head competition will enjoy the stress of route choice and the need for careful navigation as the race reaches its climax.

A fun night on the Downs!

Location Info

Nearest town: Brighton

• Postcode: *
• Lat,Lng:50.86329,-0.17256
• Grid Ref:
• Google Map
• Streetmap (OS 50k)
• Bing Map (OS 50k)
• OpenStreetMap

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

Directions / Parking

Parking on Waterhall Road, at the west end of the playing fields.

Course Information

Long course 8km, Short course 4km.

Entry Details

£4.00, Juniors £2.00. SO juniors free. Chip hire £1 / £0.5. Entries via RaceSignUp

Juniors are under 26 on 31st December. SO junior members free.

Registration

Online only

Start Times

Mass start at 19.30

Map Details

Scale 1:10,000 with 5m contours.

Terrain Description

Hilly open downland.

Facilities

None.

Contacts / Officials

Planner: Robert Lines

Organiser: Edward and Robert Lines

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