WSFRL: Thakeham 5 miles - Run 3

RUN THREE IN the West Sussex Fun Run League 2026 took place in Thakeham on the 22nd March. Hosted by Fittleworth Flyers they promised a trails run around the village and they did not fail to deliver in any way.

The day started misty and overcast, but by the time the race was ready to start, the sun had come out and the weather was perfect for running.   I don't remember having run this race before and was looking forward to it.   I have looked through my old race bibs and couldn't find anything for Thakeham, so this was going to be a new run for me, which also means a course PB!

The journey to the venue put me late for the team photo (I am not in it), but I had time for a warm up and start of the race, so all was not lost.

This was a trails run in every sense of the word, working through fields and woods and an opportunity to just admire the countryside, whilst trying to figure out where you are in the race and concentrating on the runners in front of you.

The race was meant to be five miles (8km), it turned out to be a little bit further and it was great to get to the finish line.   There are a number of runs in the league that I look forward to, and this has scored highly as one I will look forward to running again.