Club Championship

The idea behind the Club Championship is to find the best male and female runners in the club over different distance events. In this annual event, we use a wide selection of races to decide the crème de la crème!  You simply enter each race and we collate your times against other Burgess Hill Runners in the same race.

The first BHR to finish will get 1 point, 2 for the second and so on.

Out of those races, your top five finishing positions, against your fellow Burgess Hill Runners, will count towards the Club Championship. 

To qualify for the Championship you must have run at least five of the races listed below. If you have run more you’ll have more races to choose from, which may increase your odds! After the final race, your top five finishing positions are selected, added together and the runner with the lowest number will be declared the overall winner in both male and female categories. The prize – an impressive looking shield to place on your mantelpiece or other prominent position in your home!

As well an overall Club Champion, we also award each age category too so there is plenty to achieve for everyone.

Age categories are based on age at 31/03/25.(England Athletics year end)

Seniors - up to 34

V1 -    35 - 39

V2 -    40 - 44

V3 -    45 - 49

V4 -    50 - 54

V5 -    55 - 59

V6 -    60 - 64

V7 -    65 - 69

V8 -    70 - 74

V9 -    75 - 80

For example: Finishing Positions by runner

Mark Craigs is the winner! 

Age category winners will also be awarded (your age at the end of the year will dictate which category you fall in).

Updates will be shared to the  Results page after each race.

The aim is to make the Championship a fair competition and accessible for all club members.  With a choice of different races over the course of the year we hope it is seen as a fun event with a slightly competitive edge to spice things up!

2025 Club Championship races:

Links are provided to those races currently available to sign up to.

Race 1 – Sussex Cross Country League – 8km/5km – Sunday 9th February 2025 - Entry via John Palmer on the club Facebook or email

Race 2 – Balcombe Bull Run – 7km – Sunday 23rd March 2025 -  https://forms.gle/5Yoe2xu1tUyDkWPr5 - Event may sell out so book early.

Race 3 – WSFRL Lewes – 10km - Monday 21st April 2025

Race 4 – St Lawrence Fair Fun Run – 8.6km – Saturday 5th July 2025

Race 5 – Beat the tide – 10km – TBC, mid July 2025

Race 6 – WSFRL Highdown Hike – 8km – Wednesday 6th August 2025

Race 7 – Kings Head Canter – 5km – Monday 25th August 2025

Race 8 – Barns Green Half Marathon – 21km – Sunday 28th September 2025 - https://runbarnsgreen.org.uk/sign-up/

Race 9 – Brighton10k – 10km - Sun 16th November 2025 -  https://www.brighton10k.co.uk/

Race 10 – Mince Pie – 16km – TBC, second Sunday December 2025

Race 11 – Clair parkrun – 5km – Best time January 2025 to December 2025

Race 12 – Wakehurst parkrun – 5km – Best time January 2025 to December 2025

Any competitors who have a joint score at the end of the Championship season will be awarded positions based on the fastest time at Clair parkrun