Race 6 Instructions (09/02/2025)

WADAC, Winchester Fit Club, Winchester Running Club, Running Sisters and Southampton AC invite you to Race 5 of the CC6 race series at Badger Farm Sunday 9 February 2025, 9:30am start.

Directions: The race HQ and meeting area is on Whiteshute ridge at the orientation table (OS Grid Ref: SU465275 and what3words riverside.shorts.replying).
Please use public transport if you can, or car share where possible. Parking is available at:

  • Pitt Road park and ride which is free on Sundays (Romsey Road Winchester, S022 5PR) and is a 15-20 minute walk from Badger Farm Sainsburys.
  • Sainsburys car park, at the community centre end of the car park. Do be aware there is a two hour time limit to park there and is for customers only. Race participants may therefore park at their own risk.

The access to Whiteshute Ridge is between the Community Centre and the rear of the supermarket. There are steps down, follow them which turns into a muddy trail up onto the ridge (a 5-minute walk). There is an alternative path without steps to the ridge just off the roundabout on Badger Farm Road.

The toilet facilities at the Community Centre and Sainsburys/Starbucks are for customers only. There are no toilets on the course.

Course: The course is 4.8miles long. There is a mixture of grass, mud, chalk and limited tarmac. We strongly recommend trail shoes. The course starts with a loop on the ridge, a single long circuit towards Compton and behind Olivers Battery and finishing with another modified loop on the ridge, culminating with a climb back to the finish.

Expect the usual hazards of tree roots and uneven trails, and cambers on Whiteshute Ridge, as well as low hanging branches. Marshals will be on the course to point out particular hazards, please follow any instructions they give.

Course changes may be made in the event of adverse weather in the days before the race.

Cows: We will be starting in an enclosed area which is very likely to have cattle on the day. The White British Cattle are friendly enough but be mindful of them. Our marshals will be at all the gates onto and off the enclosed fields, their job will be to make sure you are safe AND ensure the cows don’t try to leave their field.

It is a short walk from the race village to the start so runners will need to start walking down at 9.25am and we may need to modify the start on the day due to unexpected cattle movement.

Be aware that there may well be other members of the public using the area, dog walkers and horse riders etc. please show them courtesy.

If you are not feeling well or have been in contact with anyone who has had Covid-19, or any other infectious illness, then please do not attend the event.

While we will be supplying water at the end of the race we encourage you to bring your own drink and reusable cup to the race.

And finally, we ask that you do not litter and take your rubbish home with you.

Thank you
Winchester & District AC, Winchester Fit Club, Winchester Running Club, Running Sisters & Southampton AC

Race 5 Results (19/01/2025)

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Race 5 Instructions (19/12/2025)

Race 5 Instructions – Itchen Valley Country Park

Sunday 19th Jan 2025, Race Start: 9.30am

Hamwic, Stubbington, and Netley are hosting the 5th race of the CC6 Season at Itchen Valley Country Park, Allington Lane, West End, Southampton, SO30 3HQ. Parking will be  at the site – it is a ticketed barrier on entry, and you will need to pay for parking at a machine before exiting. Please car share as much as possible. PLEASE DO NOT PARK ON THE VERGES OR ON ALLINGTON LANE.

We would like to take the opportunity to request donations for the Southampton food bank, of non-perishable items. There is a link here to provide more information on this:

The collection point will be in the car park near the start/finish area, marked with the red Hamwic Harriers flag.

Cakes and water will be provided at the finish, please bring your own cups / water bottles, and flags and tents will be pitched here.

The course is approximately 7.6km long and a mixture of forest / woodland paths and grass, some sections of which will be muddy and slippery, as well as roots to be aware of… trail shoes are advised. The start and finish is at point A on the map, and the route comprises one small loop of section ‘B’, and 2 large loops of section ‘C’. Please listen to marshal instructions as there will be occasional areas that are narrow, or crossing short but slippery bridges.

The route is shown below, and an interactive version can be found here:

https://www.plotaroute.com/route/2812624

We will be using parkrun barcodes to automate results processing, see details on the CC6 website. Please bring your parkrun barcode on the day.

Spectators are welcome including spectators’ dogs – please note dogs are not allowed on the bridal paths, and please observe instructions provided on signage at the park.

We look forward to welcoming you on the day!

Josh Murray, Hamwic Harriers

Race 3 Results (10/11/2024)

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Race 3 Instructions (10/11/2024)

CC6 Race 3 – Ocknell Campsite

Sunday 10th November 2024 –  start at 0930

Totton Running Club and Hardley Runners are hosting the third CC6 race of the season at Ocknell Campsite.

Parking and race HQ will be at the campsite – Ocknell Campsite, Fritham, Lyndhurst SO43 7HH. What3words ///horseshoe.area.tender

Parking will be strictly at the campsite, please car share if possible. The car park will be open for runners from 0815.

We will be providing cakes at the finish, but please bring your own water/cups.

The course is about 5 miles long on a mixture of made up tracks and grass areas so please be careful at all times. Parts of the course will be muddy, particularly after the recent rain so trail shoes are recommended. Most of the course is an out and back sections so please keep left at all times and follow instructions of the marshals. At the turn point please keep cones to your right hand side – this area is particularly muddy and we have had to make a slight change here from last year to avoid trip hazards

The route is shown on separate file (will be sent to clubs via email) and will be well marshalled on the day.

Please note that the course start is about a 10/15 minutes walk from the car park/race HQ so please arrive in good time. The finish is located close to race HQ. There will be a minutes silence before the start of the race as it is Remberance Sunday.

There will be an area near Race HQ that is designated for kit tents but these must be placed on the hard standing with no use of pegs. We are not permitted to pitch tents on the grass areas.

We will be using parkrun barcodes to automate results processing, see details on the CC6 website. Please bring your parkrun barcode on the day and have it with you when running as scanning will be done at the race finish which is a short distance from race HQ.

Spectators are welcome including spectators’ dogs – but please ensure that any dog mess is collected. 

Please note that we will need to lock up the race car park at about 1130 following the race. If you wish to remain in the forest you will need to move your car at the end of the race. Last year some runners left their cars and went for a longer run after the race meaning that our RD had to remain on site for a couple of hours waiting for them. 

Kind regards

Rob Barlow 

Map of course

Race 2 Results (13/10/2024)

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Race 2 Instructions (13/10/2024)

CC6 Race 2 – Roundhill Campsite
Sunday 13th Oct, start at 0930

Romsey Road Runners, Halterworth Harriers and Southampton Tri Club are hosting the second CC6 race of the season at Roundhill campsite Brockenhurst.

Parking and race HQ will be at the campsite, Beaulieu Rd, Brockenhurst SO42 7QL. Parking will be strictly at the campsite, please car share if possible. The car park will be open from 0830.

We will be providing cakes at the finish, but please bring your own water.

The course is about 4.5 miles, mainly on made up tracks. A small part of the course may be muddy. Road shoes should be fine. Route is shown on separate pdf file, and will be well marshaled on the day. Please note that the course start is about 10 minutes

We will be using parkrun barcodes to automate results processing, see details on the CC6 website. Please bring your parkrun barcode on the day and have it with you when running as scanning will be done at the race finish which is some distance from race

Spectators are welcome including spectators’ dogs – but please ensure that any dog

Please note that we will need to lock up the race car park at about 1100 following the race. If you wish to remain in the forest you will need to move your car at the end of the

As with other races this season, please don’t attend if you’re feeling unwell or have been

I look forward to seeing you all there

Course Map

Race 1 Results (29/09/2024)

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Race 1 Instructions

Chandlers Ford Swifts, Lordshill and Wessex welcome you to River Hamble Country Park on Sunday 29th September. Start time 9:30am.

We are very excited to return to this venue after a long absence.

Postcode for the event is SO31 1BH and parking can be in any of the car parks, please follow marshal instructions. There is a charge for parking of £2:50 per car. This is normally the rate for one hour but you will be able to enter a code, given to you on the day, which will allow you to stay for as long as you would like. The parking is paid for when you are ready to leave and can be found by The Barn cafe. Please car share as much as possible. 

The start/finish and tent set-up is behind The Barn cafe. This will open early so runners and spectators can get a drink and snacks. Toilets are also found here. 

The route is 4.8 miles long and consists of one lap on dirt, grass and gravel tracks. 

Look forward to seeing you on the 29th!

Chandlers Ford Swifts 

2024 Season Championship Results

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