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Your safety and event enjoyment are of the utmost importance to us. Please take some time to read through our Event Guide ahead of the event.
Heritage Trail Series at Leonardslee Lakes & Gardens starts at the below times:
Please arrive 30 mins before your start time.
PLEASE NOTE - THERE WILL NOT BE A TANNOY SYSTEM for announcements at the start. As we are starting in the main field, we are asked to kindly keep our noise levels to a minimum to respect the neighbours of Leonardslee Gardens.
The start and finish will be in the main event field south of the Wallaby enclosure. There will be signs directing you to the field.
Please note there will not be toilets at the start / finish; toilets can be found by the Clocktower Cafe and the main entrance to Leonardslee Gardens.
We will not have start corrals but please note that the route follows a narrow path quite early into the event, so if you want to run for a good time please position yourself close to the front of the start corral as passing people in the first 400m will be limited.
Running numbers must be collected from the Courtyard Cafe which is within the main grounds of Leonardslee Gardens. THEY WILL NOT BE POSTED. Running numbers will be allocated according to surname. You can collect friends / family numbers.
PLEASE NOTE: These will be available to collect from 8am. Please try to arrive in good time to avoid large queues.
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.
You must purchase a car parking pass as the car park is monitored by parking attendants.
These will be emailed to you to print out and bring with you. Please display this in your car. If you misplace your pass, please come to the Info Area in plenty of time, as detailed below.
Please understand that the process of parking 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.
It's a 15-20minute walk from the car park to the start area so please arrive in plenty of time.
You can book parking passes via our registration platform, or on the day from the venue (although this process requires you to download an app.)
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.
Spectator passes will be emailed to you. Please print and bring with you.
If you and your family are members of Leonardslee Gardens you do not need to pay for spectator passes.
If you have any queries please head to our Info Area in the Courtyard Cafe when you arrive at Leonardslee Gardens.
There won't be any cups available so please bring your own drinks bottle.
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).
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 in the Courtyard Cafe 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 area.
The event will finish back in the main field. You will be given a finisher medal by our volunteer team.
If you feel unwell after your 10km or 5km, please seek medical assistance from the First Aid team at the finish.
After your run, you can enjoy a free tea or coffee on us in the Clocktower Cafe. Simply hand in your running number to the staff to redeem. Please be aware this is popular so there may be some queues!
Leonardslee Lakes & Gardens is located at :
Brighton Road
Lower Beeding, Horsham
RH13 6PP
We can take entries right up to 8am the day before the event. 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 Courtyard Cafe at Leonardslee Gardens.
If there are any problems trying to enter late, please come to the Info Tent where event team will be on hand to help.
Please find the route map for the event here.
The Leonardslee 10km route is over two laps - one short, the second longer, and the 5km is over one lap.
Both routes will be well marked out with signs on every turn and at regular intervals along the straight sections of the route. 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!
Trained First Aiders will be in place at the start and finish. If you become injured on the route or stop and need assistance, please try and locate the nearest course marshal or volunteer.
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.
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.
We are very happy for you to run with headphones but please be aware that they impact our ability to communicate with you.
START TIME
Canicross runners will start 5mins after the main block of runners have started.
For the non-dog lovers amongst us please respect that it is not often that people can do an event with their dog.
ON THE LEAD AT ALL TIMES
Control of your dog is required at all times.
- Dog on leads at all times and keep the lead short.
- 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.
- At any ‘pinch points’ or busy areas on the route, PLEASE refrain from overtaking unless it is safe for you AND YOUR DOG to do so. Consider other runners BEFORE any competitiveness and rash decision making.
- If a situation occurs the owner of the dog will be held responsible.
INSURANCE
- The rightful owner of a dog is required to have liability insurance (or family insurance) for any damages that their dog may commit, or injuries that the dog may cause.
- The event will be covered by public liability insurance as standard.
- We do not accept any liability for damage caused to third party property by our competitors dogs or the competitors themselves.
- We also will not accept any liability for injury caused to third parties by our competitors or their dogs.
WELFARE
- We advise you build your dog’s distance up over several weeks/months.
- Always carry water with you just in case it is needed and suitable dog drinking vessel.
- Familiarise yourself with your dog’s normal behaviour while running, prior to the event. If at any time they show any signs they are struggling or pulling to one side, immediately find shade and stop and give them some water.
VENUE RULES
- Please clean up after your dog and dispose of their mess using biodegradable bags. Please place in the doggie bins located in the gardens.
- 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.
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.
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.
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