Rathfinny Run

Alfriston, United Kingdom • 10 May 2026

Event overview

The Rathfinny Run takes place at The Tasting Room, Rathfinny Wine Estate in Alfriston, Polegate (BN26 5TU) on 10 May 2026. The event is organised by 3WordRuns and is the third running of the race at this venue. There are two distance options:

  • 10.7 km
  • Half marathon (21.4 km)

The event offers 30 free charity places to raise money for the WOLO Foundation. The organisers state the event is carbon neutral and will avoid single-use plastics. An Association of Running Clubs permit has been applied for. Finishers receive recycled medals and trophies and bottles of Sussex sparkling wine will be awarded to the top three women and men in each distance.

Course and race day information

The course is an undulating off-road loop of 10.7 km through the vineyard; half marathon runners complete two loops. Each loop has approximately 220 metres of elevation and distance markers appear every 2 km. Surface types include grass trail, hard track and wooded trail with cambers, roots and some tight switchbacks; conditions may become muddy in wet weather. Aid and water (no cups provided) and fruit will be available at the 5 km marker and at the start/finish. Portable toilets will be on site and a bag-drop is available at the start at runners' own risk. First aid cover and marshals will be on the route. In-ear and over-ear headphones are not permitted; bone conduction headphones are allowed. Results are reported on gun time. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

21 km
21.4km
11 km
10.7km
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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