Run through the amazing Rathfinny Wine Estate in our series of events. Rathfinny Wine Estate is the first B Corp registered vineyard in the UK. The route will guide you through the beautiful vines via hilly trails and cambers with views of the South Downs National Park.
The Rathfinny Run is on 21st April 2024 which is a UK Athletics licensed event. There are 2 distances around a hilly loop within the vineyard. You have the option of entering the single loop (10.7km) or double loop (21.4km Half Marathon).
ON RACE DAY
Race Location: The Tasting Rooms, Rathfinny Wine Estate, Alfriston, Polegate, BN26 5TU
Race HQ: Race HQ will be located at the start/finish point of the race, near the Tasting Rooms. Please follow the signs to the car park.
Car Parking
There are parking spaces at Rathfinny near the Cellar Rooms and Tasting Rooms for runners only.
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Marshals will direct all cars into the car parking area, which will be open for arrivals from 08:30am. Please allow plenty of time to park and join the race in good time. Car Parking is free for cars with 2 or more runners as per our car sharing criteria.
There will be a charge of £10 for each car with single runner occupancy. This charge will be donated to Wolo Foundation.
Refreshments
The Rathfinny refreshment trailer ‘The Hut’ will be open from 08:30am providing a selection of hot and cold drinks and breakfast rolls.
Post Race Food Orders
There will be a post race food option available from The Flint Barn restaurant where all racers will receive a discounted glass of Rathfinny sparkling wine at the end of the race. If you are interested in ordering the post race meal, please could we ask you to fill out the online form here.
This is to help prepare the right quantity and reduce food waste.
Facilities: There are basic changing facilities on site for female runners only. Please arrive ready to run.
Bag Drop: You are welcome to leave your bag at the start, however this is done at your own risk and discretion. Drop bags will need to be clearly labelled with your race number and name.
RACE START TIMES
Double Loop (Half Marathon). 10:15am
Single Loop (10k) 10:45am
GRAB A SHUTTLE BUS - Reduce you carbon footprint.
To help us reduce our environmental impact, we will be organising free shuttle buses for runners only. There will be 2 different pick up times at each station to get you to the venue and start line in time for each distance.
These buses will be running from Berwick and Seaford stations to enable runners coming from both sides of the county to get to the race in a carbon neutral way.