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Autumn event : Sunday 29 December 2024
Thank you to the team at Leonardslee Lakes and Gardens for helping to make this event possible.
A significant amount of work has gone in to creating a running event at this truly remarkable venue, which is designed primarily for walking and admiring the views, unbelievable sculptures, plants and wildlife.
We could not have achieved this without the support from the team at Leonardslee.
Your safety and event enjoyment are of the utmost importance to us. Please take some time to read through our Participant Guide ahead of the event.
Heritage Trail Series at Leonardslee Lakes & Gardens starts at the below times on Sunday 29 December 2024.
Please arrive 30 mins before your start time.
PLEASE NOTE - THERE WILL NOT BE A TANNOY SYSTEM OR LOUD HAILER for announcements at the start. We have been asked to respect the neighbours of Leonardslee who have asked for as little noise as possible. Hopefully, this quieter approach is actually pleasant for you too!
The colour of your running number will correspond to the colour of your start corral on event morning. Please join the correct corral.
Running numbers will be posted to you in the days before the event.
If you booked parking and spectator passes, these will be sent to you at the same time.
N.B. COLLECTING NUMBERS & PASSES
If you enter on or after Friday 6 December your running number + any parking or spectator passes will be available to collect on the day.
PLEASE NOTE: Leonardslee Gardens have closed their main entrance for maintenance work and we will be using their temporary entrance to the left of the main building.
If you haven't received your running number in the post, please head to the Info area, which will be in the Courtyard Cafe and not the reception as at previous events.
Leonardslee Gardens has kindly agreed to reduce the entrance fee for spectators and still allow full access to the Gardens and play areas after the event has finished.
Spectator passes can be purchased pre-event at a discounted fee. Spectators can also pay on event day to access the Gardens but will need to pay full price.
If you booked spectator passes, these will be sent to you with your running number. If you book on or after Friday 6 December you will need to collect them from our info team in the main cafe at Leonardslee before the event starts.
If you and your family are members of Leonardslee Gardens you do not need to pay for spectator passes.
If you have any queries or have not received a running number (or passes) please head to the Info Area in the Courtyard Cafe when you arrive at Leonardslee Gardens.
PLEASE NOTE: Leonardslee Gardens have closed their main entrance for maintenance work and we will be using their temporary entrance to the left of the main building. The info area will be in the main cafe if you haven’t received running numbers / have booked parking passes last minute.
Drinking water will be available from taps for all at the Start / Finish. There will also be drinking water taps after 4km which will be signed (10km event only). There won't be any cups available.
To aid our sustainability please bring your own drinks bottle.
As part of our efforts to remain as sustainable as possible, we will not be hiring in event toilets. Leonardslee Gardens are used to have 1,000’s of visitors daily and have ample facilities.
There is a big block of toilets by the entrance to the Gardens, and toilets by the cafe within the grounds. Please arrive early in case of queues to use the toilets.
We will have a baggage area by the start line where you can leave your bags but the area will not be secure. If you have any valuables please leave them in your car or with a friend / family member. We will not be held responsible for any lost or misplaced items left in the baggage tent.
The gardens are very well protected from the elements but the English weather can be very unfair. Our suggestion is to plan for all types of weather.
50% of the route is on hard packed gravel or tarmac paths, suitable for all types of running shoe.
50% of the route is off-road on grass and through woodland and best suited to off-road trainers.
The route drains very well - however, if it is raining while the event is taking place or there has been rain overnight / heavy rain during the week then the route will be slippy and muddy in places.
We would therefore recommend you wear trail running shoes to take part in Heritage Trail Series. The route can accommodate road running shoes but please be warned that there may be sections where you will need to walk if you do not have shoes with good grip.
Leonardslee Lakes & Gardens is located at :
Brighton Road
Lower Beeding, Horsham
RH13 6PP
We can take entries right up to 8am on event day. For anyone entering late, please follow the entry link on the website. When you have received your confirmation email, you will be able to collect your running number and passes from the Info Area of Leonardslee Gardens main entrance on the day.
If there are any problems trying to enter late, please come to the Info Tent where event team will be on hand to help.
As an event we pay to use Leonardslee Gardens car park, so every car must book a car parking pass. If you have not booked a parking pass you can purchase them on event day.
Please understand that the process can take 10-15mins on event day so please leave with plenty of time.
If you have booked a series pass for all four events or if you are a member of Leonardslee Gardens you do not need to pay for parking.
There is a very large car park at Leonardslee Gardens which will be busy but not full. Its a 15-20minute walk from the car park to the start area so please arrive in plenty of time.
Please find the route map for the event here.
The Leonardslee 10km route is over two laps - one short, the second longer.
Both routes will be well marked out with signs on every turn and at regular intervals along the straight sections of the route. There will be signs for each kilometre. Volunteers and event staff will be placed on key junctions.
Please be warned that the route is hilly and in some places it may be quicker to walk. There are also some long or steep downhill sections which can be slippy.
Overall our advice is to enjoy your journey around Leonardslee Gardens and leave your PB for another day!
Please note that as this is a trail event, some of the course will be uneven underfoot and potentially slippy if it has been wet in recent days. Please take care and wear trail running shoes.
We are very happy for you to run with headphones but please be aware that they impact our ability to communicate with you.
If you are planning on running with your dog please be respectful that those around you may not be dog lovers, so please keep the lead short and your dog under control.
Please only bring well behaved dogs on short leads and please clean up after your dog and dispose of their mess using biodegradable bags. Please place in the doggie bins located in the gardens.
Please note: If you come with an with extendable lead you will be provided a short lead upon entry, with a £10 refundable deposit. Your extendable lead will be returned after your visit.
Dogs are not allowed in The Clocktower Kitchen and Leonardslee House. Guide dogs only. Dogs are welcome in the Courtyard Café and Doll’s House Museum.
For the non-dog lovers amongst us please respect that it is not often that people can do an event with their dog.
If you have any further questions about the event please check the FAQs section. If you can't find what you're looking for, please email us info@heritagetrailseries.co.uk
We wish you a peaceful, enjoyable and unforgettable time at
Heritage Trail Series.
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