Sod the run!

Sod the run

Hundreds of runners are expected to descend on the South of England Centre in November for a new running race with a difference. The Sussex Obstacle Dash is a unique event at the South of England Centre in West Sussex on Sunday, November 8th, 2009.

The catch is competitors will be running on a cross country course made for horses. Runners will negotiate water jumps, fences and other obstacles. The event includes a 5km or 10km run race and also offers the opportunity for people to race together in teams of 2, 3 or 4.

Race Director, Dan James, said: “This tough little race is not for the fainthearted. That is why we have a 5km race as well for beginners. Athletes will meet an obstacle around every 500 metres and some of them are challenging. It’s a great low cost way for people to get fit and do something different. The team element is also proving really popular and it will need teamwork for a group to get a good time”.

The event has an association with The National Autistic Society (NAS) who hope to raise a few thousand pounds from sponsorship at the event. Steve Cheshire, NAS Director of Fundraising, said: “Autism is a serious, lifelong and disabling condition, but the right support at the right time can make an enormous difference to people’s lives. It is thanks to events like the Sussex Obstacle Dash, that we are able to provide valuable support and services to people with autism, their families and carers and raise awareness at the same time. It is great to see so many people going that extra (muddy!) mile for the NAS and we would like to thank everyone who will be taking part and wish them the very best of luck!”

Organisers have produced a survival guide giving potential athletes a description of what is in store for them.
The Survival Guide can be viewed here:
More information and entries can be made at the event website www.urbanrace.co.uk.

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