West Sussex Fun Run League

What is the West Sussex Fun Run League (WSFRL)?

The WSFRL is made up of 17 member clubs from around Sussex. Each club holds an annual event (ours is the Downland Dash), each at a different location across the county run and open to all runners. All fun run league races are between 5km and 10km and cost just between £3 and £7 to enter to cover costs – this is not a profit-making league. Most events also have an accompanying junior (14 years of age and under) race of no more than 1 mile and costing £2 entry. The emphasis is on the fun run element in all our races!

Runners from member clubs are awarded points for participation as well as position. Clubs accrue points over the year and compete for the Norman Crook Memorial Trophy.

The WSFRL Constitution:

•  To promote fun running for everyone, from juniors to vets, male and female, regardless of ability.

•  To charge a nominal entry fee for League club runners to attract as many runners as possible.

•  To hold scoring events in accordance with an annual programme of events which will include at least

• one event each month.

•  To stage events over distances of between 5km and 10km with spot prizes as opposed to prizes for

• excellence.

•  To encourage runners to join clubs in the League.

•  To operate a scoring system which encourages all member club runners, irrespective of age or ability.

•  To stage separate events for juniors, wherever possible, over distances acceptable to UKA rules.

Full details on the WSFRL can be found at https://www.wsfrl.co.uk/home

Burgess Hill Runners – How do you get involved?

For each race, you can register via the Coacha Booking App or by emailing us at bhrracesec@gmail.com,  Reminders will be sent out to make sure you sign up in time! 

Our own race, the Downland Dash, takes place on 21st June 2025 alongside the Downlands Community School Summer Fayre.

We will be asking for volunteers to help us in the run up to the race and on the day for marshalling etc, so please

keep the date clear!

You can find the full fixture list below and online at https://www.wsfrl.co.uk/fixture-list

What happens on the day of the race?

On the day, we will collect and hand out numbers – look out for the Burgess Hill Runners flag!

If you are late the numbers will be left in the BHR clipboard under the BHR flag or in a prominent place, just grab your number and run like the wind. Your name should be on it, but if they are not named, just grab any number and we can let the hosts know after the race. 

We would prefer BHR members to run in a club vest/t-shirt because it makes you look fantastically cool and shows that you are part of the best running club in the world! Details on how to buy yours can be found here.

If you are unable to make it, please let the race secretary know. If you let us know in advance we may be able to find someone to take your number.

Fun Run Fees

Senior races cost a maximum of £7 (normally £3-£5) in advance and junior races cost just £2.

We have introduced a season ticket for 2025, where all races are included for £25. Each entry per race is a maximum of £7. Payment can still be made via the club bank account but we are trialling using SUM-Up .

If you have signed up for a run but do not show, you will still need to pay, unless someone can take your number.

Our preferred option is to pay by the SUM-Up link  but a  bank transfer is also acceptable. Our account details are:

Burgess Hill Runners - HSBC Bank.

Sort code: 40-15-16, Account number: 31528653.

Please enter a reference of WSFRL and tag with your surname.

How does scoring work?

The first 10% over the line score 10 points, next 10% get 9 points and so on, down to 1 point for the last 10%.

Men and women are scored separately. Clubs get 1 point for each member who runs, up to a maximum of 25.

The 6 highest scoring members count towards the club total, so 85 is maximum points per race.

At the end of the season the club with most points wins the WSFRL Trophy. There will also be a trophies presented to the highest scoring male and female in BHR.

BHR Race Secretary Contact Details

For any questions, issue or to sign up for races, please contact Jill Bennett or Stephen Divers, BHR Race Secretary on

bhrracesec@gmail.com and for on the day on 07747 066928.

Here’s to a fantastic 2025 and hope to see more of you on the starting line!!