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Lindfield Village Run 2022

The organisers of this year’s Lindfield Village Run are pleased to announce that booking will open later this month, for the fundraising event for King Edward Hall.

Participants for this year’s run, being held on Sunday 22nd May 2022 in order to move it away from the extra jubilee bank holidays over half term, will soon be able to sign up on the website:
www.kingedwardhall.org.uk/village-run

2022 will mark the return of the event since Covid. Last year a virtual run was held.

As normal, the run is a traditional cross country route around the village, and there will be two distances: 5k and 10k. The cost to take part is £7 and £15 respectively, with the runners starting at 10.30am.

One of the organisers Colette Cannon explained: “We are encouraging as many as possible to book their place in advance on the website – which should mean the process of registering on the day is easier. We will have as many volunteers on the sign-in desks as possible – thank you in advance to all those who give up their time on the day.”

See the website for details of the run routes, as it can change, even nearer the time – due to external factors like weather conditions in the weeks up to the event. Runners are reminded that some of the route is on private land, for which specific permission has been sought for 22nd May – therefore please don’t practise on these areas.

Lindfield Village Run is a community fundraising event for Lindfield’s King Edward Hall – a registered charity. Three local businesses have agreed to sponsor this year’s run, which helps to keep costs down. They are: Potential Personal Training, Jackson-Stops and Six Physio. Co-chair David Tingley said: “We are extremely grateful to these businesses for putting their hand in their pockets to help KEH, and facilitate such a fantastic community event.”

Online bookings are due to open in March:
www.kingedwardhall.org.uk/village-run

Lindfield Village Run 2018

If you’re trying out a new fitness regime why not set your sights on doing the renowned Lindfield Village Run? Whether you’re a fitness fanatic who fancies the full 10k or a fun runner with your eye on the family friendly 5k - everyone is welcome.

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The event is a traditional cross-country run through the countryside around the village. This year it takes place on Bank Holiday Monday 28th May and is sponsored by our hugely supportive local businesses Potential Personal Training and Six Physio, who will both be providing free post-run massages. 

Runner numbers will be limited this year, with the 5k and 10k runs having different start times on the morning. Any children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult throughout the course and canine participants are welcome – on leads and with their owners of course!

There are a few changes this year. For the first time electronic timing will be used – which organisers hope will make results quicker and easier to publish. This will mean that registrations on the day will have to close a clear 30 mins before the start of the run – so there will be a strict 10am cut off – but registration will be open from 8.30am to try to compensate. There has also been a change made to the 10k route to try to limit the exposure runners will have to oncoming road traffic around the Copyhold Lane junction of High Beech Lane. See the website for details.

The start and finish will be at Hickmans Lane Playing Fields as ever, and this year on-site refreshments will be provided by Lindfield’s own Somers Tea Rooms. It is a real community event whether you are running or cheering on a friend or relative.

If you want to do more than cheering on and are happy to spend an hour or two marshalling on the day - please contact run@kingedwardhall.org.uk.

Everyone involved is a volunteer; all the money raised goes to the upkeep of King Edward Hall, a registered charity. Entry prices are £7 for the 5k and £15 for the 10k and booking is now open now via the website: www.kingedwardhall.org.uk