Sunday Trail Run
Brighton Tri Club Sunday morning trail runs on the South Downs.
Sunday Trail Running
Every Sunday morning, members organise trail runs on the South Downs via the Run WhatsApp group . These are social runs — there is no coach leading the session, though coaches may come along. Runs are typically:
- When: Sunday mornings, ready to run at 08:00
- Start: Usually Withdean Sports Complex car park
- Distance: 10–16km or more
- Duration: 1 hour+
- Pace: Conversational — roughly 6:00–8:00 /km
Terrain is majority trail across the Downs. Routes vary week to week — check the Run WhatsApp group for details of each Sunday’s plan.
What to Bring
Run leaders handle navigation only. You are responsible for your own safety on the trail:
- Clothing appropriate for the conditions (it can change fast on the Downs)
- Enough food and water for the full run — don’t rely on a café stop being open
- A charged mobile phone
- A first aid kit (recommended)
- An emergency foil blanket (recommended)
Routes
Our trail routes all start from Withdean and are free to download from Garmin Connect, with café and water stops noted. Use them on a Sunday with the group or run them in your own time.
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