Racing

Consistency is key along with attending each of the races. You can afford to miss one race, if you have to, as your five best race results count, your worst is discounted. There are prizes for the winners. The races are very social with early finishers giving a lot of support for the later finishers. So don't miss out on the fun!

* Trevor's Challenge also doubles up as the Club's Championships and is named in honour of the club's founder, Trevor Stothard. Trophies will be awarded to category winners.

Club teams (4 runners per team) are made up of their finishers based on the finish position (rather than pre-determined named runners). Teams score points based on the finishing positions of their runners, and the team with the fastest runners wins a race. The League winner is decided at the end of the season. Club teams can have multiple teams. Teams comprise a wide range of runners of all standards, abilities and ages.

Individual runners are also automatically considered for the individual league. They score points based on their finishing positions in the races. Any affiliated runner completing at least 7 races (though see league rules) within the season will qualify for the individual league.

There are separate leagues for women and men, both for teams and individuals.

Medals are awarded to all finishers, with trophies/cash prizes awarded for 1st, 2nd and 3rd male and female, and 1st male and female in age categories V40, V50, V60 and V70. In addition, every finisher will be entered to win one of two pairs of Hoka trainers from our event sponsor.

There is a kids race for children aged 4 – 14 utilising a loop of approximately 400 meters around the sports ground. Children can choose to run from 1 – 5 laps of the course and all children will receive a medal on completion, regardless of the distance they chose to run.

The event is organised under English Athletics permit number 31272 issued by Run Events.

The race headquarters are at the sports field just to the West of the village of South Harting on the B2146 Petersfield to Chichester road, nearest post code: GU31 5QA - w3w //valid.pedicure.cliff

The race start is approximately 5 minutes walk away. Turn left out of the sports field, up the main road and at the top take the lane on the left.

The route will be well signed and marshalled by enthusiastic Liss Runners members. There will be mile markers, three water stations and medical support. This course (10 miles) is measured as accurately as is practical over the rough ground in places.

Entry fee is £22 (£20 for EA Affiliated), the kids race is free. 50% of the money raised will go to The Rosemary Foundation, the supported charity of Liss Runners.

There will be a free post race massage courtesy of Body & Mind Physiotherapy, plus great cakes and refreshments at this relaxed, friendly and scenic event.

Important Notes: 

• To allow the course to be cleared and the event to be completed in a timely manner, entrants should be capable of completing the course in under 2 hours and 15 minutes. Runners behind at the halfway schedule may be asked to withdraw and offered a lift back to the finish.
• Please do not run if you feel unwell, there are limited medical facilities and local hospitals are some distance away from the event.

In addition to the local league races, the Club is always well represented at local races. And don't forget, for those that are England Athletics Affiliated, there is usually a discount for affiliated (also known as attached) club members. 

We try and list here some of the regular and more popular events in the area. In addition, club members are seen at local Park Runs, notably Alice Holt, Hogmoor (Bordon) and Queen Elizabeth Country Park.

No need to register and no race fees*. Just turn up and race. But club kit is compulsory. Join the SCCL WhatsApp group (details below) for logistics, car shares etc.

Men and women compete in the same race with the first 4 men and first 4 women from each club scoring points.

All abilities take part and even non-scorers can affect the result by getting ahead of scorers from other clubs.

Participation in the SCCL races automatically enters each athlete into the Club's own internal league with points being awarded for participation and results. This means you don't have to be a really fast runner to be in with a chance of receiving an award at the Club awards evening.

There is a speed limit to prevent the fastest racing snakes from taking part. These limits apply races of 5 miles or more run in the preceding season.

For the ladies it's 6' 00" per mile . This equates to 30' 00" for a race of 5 miles , 37' 15" for a 10km and 60' 00" for a 10 mile race. 

For the men it's 5' 30" per mile ; equating to 27' 30" for a 5 mile race , 34' 09" for a 10km and 55' 00" for 10 miles.

The Club have a Liss Runners Southern XC WhatsApp group for all SCCL logistics.

* to run in the SCCL, members need to be EA affiliated runners. It is possible for non EA runners to enter but there will be a small fee paid by the Club to the league, currently £2 per race, which covers things like liaibility insurance. Those wishing to do this need to let the captains know well in advance.

Some 60 teams compete from clubs along the length of the South Downs. Racing is always good natured and friendly rivalry. With a staggered start based on estimated completion time, the teams aim to get to Chilcomb around 8pm.