Sunday 17th September 2023

Organised by the fabulous Eastbourne based events team ‘We Run, I Run, They Run’ the Bates Green Gallop is a run with a difference – as many 3.5 laps as you wish to run within a 6 hour time limit. 

Set in the home of the Bluebell walk, at Bates Green farm, Arlington near Hailsham  the lapped course has a bot of everything on offer from wooded trails, beautiful Sussex countryside, across fields and over the River Cuckmere. 

At the end of each lap runners helped themselves to a well stocked aid station of watermelon 🍉, homemade cake 🧁, sausage rolls, fruit 🍌 , chocolate, tea, coffee …., the buffet was full of endless delights😋 

Running for the Harriers and and racking  up huge miles were Bilts, 12 Laps – 31.32 miles 🤩, The Leeks 🐪 , Tash Hawkes 🦈 , Lisa Little Legs 🦵🏻, 6 Laps – 20.88 miles 💪🏼 

This was a fantastic event with a wonderful supportive, friendly atmosphere.  With a day full of every weather possible ☀️ 🌧️ 💨, huge congratulations to our fabulous Harriers 🖤❤️ and to the 169 runners.

This event is a great opportunity to see how far you can go without the pressure of a fixed distance race. So if your training for a marathon next year be sure to keep this one in mind, but be sure to book in early 😻