RUN THE BEST UK’S TRAILS, WE’LL HANDLE THE REST
FAMILIARITY
FUELS
PERFORMANCE
BAGGAGE HANDLING
UPDATED GPX FILES
pre-run preparation notes and ROUTE ANALYSIS
water station at halfway
transportation back to start
JOIN A COMMUNITY OF runners
what does
recce Routes provide?
WHO'S RECCE ROUTES FOR?
RECCE ROUTES IS FOR EVERYONE! WHETHER YOU’RE A SEASONED ULTRA RUNNER OR YOU’RE JUST LOOKING FOR A GOOd day OUT EXPERIENCING THE UK’S BEST TRAILS
CHOOSE A RECCE ROUTE
Day 1
Recce the route in West Sussex used by the infamous UK Ultra South Downs Way 100k and Centurian 100 miler races! (Please note, Recce Routes has no affiliation with these race companies).
Your recce starts a couple of weeks before arriving in Winchester! We’ll send you detailed notes from our experience receding the route. The notes cover an analysis of the route, its terrain, technical sections, points of note and pacing charts so you have the most efficient and best time out on the trails!
On the day, we’ll meet in Winchester as a group to have a de-brief before setting you on your way. We’ll handle any drop bags or nutrition you’d like us to take to the halfway point where we’ll have a water station arranged for you. Any items you’d like us to take to the finish will be ready for your arrival, where we can take you back to Winchester in our mini bus if you require.
You’ll have our number handy incase you get into trouble or need picking up if you get stuck!
Includes:
Baggage handling
Up to date GPX Files
Detailed course analysis, which you’ll receive before the recce
Race day preparation notes
Access to our Recce WhatsApp to ask all your questions pre & post Recce
Water station at halfway
Join a community of racers completing the same race as you (optional)
We’ll pick you up mid route if you really get stuck!
Recce Routes are here to support you to have the best day come race day or simply for the best time out on the UK trails!
Saturday 6th June - Day 1
40km
Race recce the first 40km section of the Serpent Trail in West Sussex made famous by Freedom Racing! (Please note, Recce Routes has no affiliation with these race companies).
Your recce actually starts a couple of weeks before arriving in Haselmere because we’ll send you detailed course notes from our experience recceing the route. The notes cover an analysis of the route, its terrain, technical sections, points of note and pacing charts, so you have the most efficient and best time out on the trails! We believe familiarity fuels performance and that starts before you’ve get on the trail!
On the day, we’ll meet in Haslemere as a group to have a de-brief before setting you on your way. We’ll handle any drop bags or nutrition you’d like us to take to the halfway point where we’ll have a water station arranged for you. Any items you’d like us to take to the finish will be ready for your arrival, where we can take you back to Haslemere in our mini bus if you require.
You’ll have our number handy incase you get into trouble or need picking up if you get stuck!
Includes:
Baggage handling / Bag Drops
Up to date GPX Files
Detailed course analysis (you’ll receive these two weeks before the recce via email)
Race day preparation notes (you’ll receive these two weeks before the recce via email)
Join our Recce WhatsApp to ask all your questions pre & post Recce
Water station at halfway
Join a community of racers completing the same race as you (optional)
On hand at all times if you really get stuck!
Recce Routes are here to support you and provide confidence so you have the best day on race day or simply out on the UK trails!
Sunday 7th June - Day 2
40km
Race recce the final 40km section of the Serpent Trail in West Sussex made famous by Freedom Racing! (Please note, Recce Routes has no affiliation with these race companies).
Your recce starts a couple of weeks before arriving in Midhurst! We’ll send you detailed notes from our experience recceing the route. The notes cover an analysis of the route, its terrain, technical sections, points of note and pacing charts so you have the most efficient and best time out on the trails! We believe familiarity fuels performance and that starts before you’ve got to the trail!
On the day, we’ll meet in Midhurst as a group to have a de-brief before setting you on your way. We’ll handle any drop bags or nutrition you’d like us to take to the halfway point where we’ll have a water station arranged for you. Any items you’d like us to take to the finish will be ready for your arrival, where we can take you back to Midhurst in our minibus if you require.
You’ll have our number handy incase you get into trouble or need picking up if you get stuck!
Includes:
Baggage handling
Up to date GPX Files
Detailed course analysis, which you’ll receive before the recce
Race day preparation notes
Access to our Recce WhatsApp to ask all your questions pre & post Recce
Water station at halfway
Join a community of racers completing the same race as you (optional)
We’ll pick you up mid route if you really get stuck!
This isn’t a race, but you’re welcome to run at your own pace.
Recce Routes are here to support you and provide confidence so you have the best day on race day or simply out on the UK trails!
WHY WE STARTED
RECCE ROUTES?
Hi I’m Alexander, I started Recce Routes because I took too long to discover the importance and benefits of doing a recce! I also wanted to open up Ultra running to those that wanted to run these iconic trails but breaking it down over several days.
A recce allows runners to understand where to push, where to take it easy but ultimately gives them the confidence and the best opportunity to give it their all on race day.
Whether you’ve got a race coming up and you’d like to familiarised yourself with the route, or you didn’t get into the race you wanted but still want to experience the trail or you fancy a trail running day out - then Recce Routes is here for you!
Recce Routes takes away the logistical hassle of baggage handling, arranging accommodation and transportation back to start on those point to point routes. Leaving you to focus on the running!
I look forward to welcoming you on a Recce Route!
Alexander
Frequently Asked Questions
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