There is free camping and meals at the race venue for volunteers so bear that in mind if you aren’t local and would like to make a weekend of it! No need to book or let us know, just come along and follow the signs/marshals and once settled in come to our race stores.

IF you are coming to the race venue to check in first, then our race stores area is the place you need to go to - this is the marquee in the campervan field, ‘behind’ the rugby clubhouse. what3words location You can also just go straight to the checkpoint location at the planned time and don’t necessarily NEED to come to the venue first!

Graffham CP

Is in Graffham Common, 10 mins drive south from the A272 at Halfway Bridge between Midhurst & Petworth.

Google maps link; https://maps.app.goo.gl/LXNDNods5hSgTDdW6

Postcode GU28 0PT , and the what 3 words ref is  bibs. retain. atomic

The checkpoint is in the gateway to the woods opposite the layby parking areas at the side of the road.

  • Aim to arrive at CP to set up by 8.45 am please 

  • The CP supplies & equipment should arrive around then if coming separately

  • 1st runner should be from 9.45 am onwards

  • If you have a mini portable speaker and i-pod / phone you can play any music through then feel free to bring it for the checkpoint

  • We are able to re-fill water containers from the house next door to the CP (fill them 3/4 full as they are heavy…!)

  • RETIRING RUNNERS

    • Collect their timing dibber from them and keep safe as we need them back!

    • Call through via contacts sheet to organise pick up for them if they ned it

    • TEXT Gordon with their race number telling him they’ve dropped out - IMPORTANT - we need to know their whereabouts / status in the event

  • Last runner to reach the CP can be around 7pm - you can use the timing link on the results page to see how many more runners are left to come to the CP

  • Event Crew T-shirts, Hi Viz & Event contacts sheet are in the CP supplies that are brought out to you. If you need re-supply, have queries or emergencies the phone numbers you need are on there.

The race uses the PURPLE ‘Tail’ permanent way-markers for the Trail, and runners come down the road to the CP and leave heading into the woods.

Plus, don’t forget - we like to give our helpers FREE ENTRY to next years race! If you would like to run in next years Serpent Trail then email Tom ( tom@freedom-racing.co.uk ) and we can get you added to a race as thanks for your help in coming to be part of the event and encouraging and looking after all the runners so well! :-)