The Cocking 3k and 5k Junior Trail Race.

Junior Trail Race.

We have two distances for the juniors: a 3km and a 5km trail race with categories and prizes for 6-8, 9-11age groups on the 3km and 12-15 age group on the 5km.

Both Junior 3k and 5k races start at 09:15. The start line is1km west of the race HQ/finish line on The South Downs Way. Please be ready to walk to the start from Race HQ at 08:55. The marshalled 3km and 5km trail routes head uphill for a short while before heading down to the finish line where the 10k runners will be gathering for their start. Expect lots of cheers from the adults as the juniors cross the line!

School Team Entries.

Schools can enter teams of SIX runners for the Junior Trail Race. The teams can be mixed boys and girls. There are two categories for the school teams, either primary school or secondary school. The cost for entering a team is £24. To request your unique registration link for the school team race, please email Sarah Jenkins.

On the day

07:45 Car park opens

07:45 Registration OPENS for Junior and 10k races

08:45 Registration CLOSES for Junior runners

08:55 Juniors walk to start line (1km)

09:10 Juniors race briefing

09:15 Junior trail race starts

09:55 10k race briefing

10:15 10k trail race starts

11:30 Prizes and presentations

How to get there

By Car: The event starts from the top of Cocking Hill, one mile south of the village of Cocking on the A286 where The South Downs Way crosses the road. Please observe marshals and car parking directions when you arrive.

By Bike: There is bike parking at the Flint Barn Cafe.

By Public Transport: You can take the Stagecoach bus route 60 from Chichester or Midhurst.

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