Congratulations to everyone who completed the Henfield Half Marathon this morning in VERY hot conditions! As runners ourselves we know it was tough out there today in that heat and we’re glad that everyone ran sensibly and made good decisions about how they were coping with the heat. Here are the results – we look forward to seeing you all again next year!

The Henfield Half Marathon is on Sunday 11th August, starting at 10:30am.

Location: Henfield Leisure Centre, Northcroft, Henfield, BN5 9QB

Route: An OS map of the route is below. We can supply a .gpx file if anyone emails us (doesn’t sit on the website very well!) and you can also see and use the route on the free RunGo app here, and use voice guided navigation: https://routes.rungoapp.com/route/BamKyGVl7g

Details: This is a scenic, off road marathon along the banks of the River Adur and the disused railway path (The Downslink), using flint paths and several stiles. Its not a Half Marathon PB course, but an enjoyable adventure through the countryside around Henfield.

The event is organised by Henfield Leisure Centre but we help with the course and timing . Any queries should be addressed to the Race Director Simon Thompson: simonthompson@henfieldleisure.org.uk

Entries are online at: https://www.sientries.co.uk/event.php?elid=Y&event_id=13264 and on the day entries will be available at Henfield Leisure Centre, cash or card payments welcome.

At our AGM last week our members chose a new logo – we’re all really happy with this as its modern, fresh, and emphasises both our love of the Downs and our beloved green! This will be rolled out across our kit during 2023 – we are the same small, friendly club – just a bit smarter!

October’s Handicap results are now in and can be found at the Handicap Results Page.

This month’s 20 points went to Jonathon Edwards, and there’s a three way tie at the top in these early stages. Still all to play for.

October

The results for September’s Handicap are now available and can be found at the Handicap Results Page

The Handicap is a longstanding tradition, and a club competition that anyone can win, no matter how slow or fast you think you might be.

Running between September and June you enter one (3.6 mile) run a month and score points for how well you’ve done against your most recent best time.

There is a timed actual event which takes place on the first Wednesday of every month at HLC as part of Club Night. But, following Covid, you can also submit any run of 3.6 miles you do in the month.

The person with the biggest improvement in the month scores 20 points, the next 19 and so on. Two points are scored for turning up, and your best 7 scores for the year count.

There’s a trophy, and almost unmeasurable glory to be had, and anyone can win. You know you want to take part.

Here you can find information about the Handicap and the Rules for 2021/22:

Here are the  Handicap routes we run on Club Night.

Wednesday Club Run

The Handicap Results for March, and the overall table, can be found at the Handicap Results page. It’s getting very close!