Burgess Hill Runners - August was another active month
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August was another active month for Burgess Hill Runners, with members taking on summer races across Sussex — from league fixtures and coastal challenges to half‑marathons and even a 100‑mile ultra.
The month opened at the WSFRL High Down Hike, a popular multi‑terrain league race across the Downs. Mark Nicholls finished in 34:24, followed by Oliver Day 36:16, David Nibloe 37:24, Ben Watts 37:32, Leo Watts 38:02, Andrew Bishop 42:15, Andy Sayers 42:31, Annette Maynard 42:55, Stephen Divers 43:01, Fran Ruocco 49:06, Stuart Condie 49:40, John Palmer 52:24, Hugh Stevenage 59:02 and Ruth Day 1:04:26.
A standout achievement followed at the Centurion North Downs Way 100, where Daniel Belton completed the iconic 100‑mile ultra in 26:46:18 — an incredible display of endurance and determination.
The club also saw representation at Beat the Tide, a scenic coastal challenge, with Selina Anderson finishing in 52:20.
On 18 August, runners took on the Henfield Half Marathon, part of the Sussex Grand Prix series. Travis Golbey finished in 1:38:49, followed by Oliver Day 1:39:24, Annette Maynard 1:54:31, Andrew Bishop 1:56:39, Nigel Cruttenden 2:32:11 and John Palmer 2:53:07.
Later in the month, Burgess Hill Runners headed to the WSFRL Windlesham Whip, a fast and friendly league fixture. David Nibloe finished in 32:32, followed by Stephen Divers 36:41, Andrew Bishop 37:12, Annette Maynard 37:17, Stuart Condie 41:23, Fran Ruocco 43:57, Rainer Hirt 44:14 and John Palmer 1:04:01.
The month concluded at the Kings Head Canter, a popular point‑to‑point 5km. Oliver Day finished in 19:16, followed by Travis Golbey 20:14, Kath Wallek 23:04, Stephen Diver 23:50, Nigel Cruttenden 28:14, Ruth Day 32:51 and Kim Gow 32:59.