Runner guide — Battle for Hastings

Before race day

The pre-race checklist

Work through these items as a team before 8 August. Getting the basics sorted in advance is the biggest help on race day.

Arrange your support car Book the vehicle, confirm insurance covers the day, and agree who will drive.
Get a bike You need a cyclist for handovers. Make sure it has lights, a pump, and a clear plan for who rides it.
Plan who runs when Most teams split into two pairs. Agree swap distances and who covers the middle section of the race.
Plan your route You choose your own route from Victoria Park to Hastings. Avoid major A-roads, identify safe swap points, and have a backup plan if navigation fails.
Set up navigation Bring charged phones or GPS watches, download offline maps, and make sure at least one person can navigate without relying on signal alone.
Confirm all four runners are registered Everyone must complete registration and payment through their invite link.
Set up team communications Agree on one group chat, and share live location when a runner is out on the road.
Prepare your training Most runners cover around 25km across the day. Build toward that distance with long runs and back-to-back sessions.

Mandatory kit

What to bring

Treat this like an ultra. Every runner and the support car should have the items below.

On every runner

At least 2 litres of water capacity — carried or accessible from the car at every swap
Headtorch with spare batteries
Running shoes suitable for mixed road and trail
Weather layers — waterproof jacket and a warm layer at minimum
Hat, sunscreen, and sunglasses
Food and nutrition for the full day
Charged phone or GPS watch with offline maps
Hi-vis vest or reflective gear
Blister kit — tape, plasters, spare socks
Cash or card for emergencies

In the support car

Insured support vehicle for the full day
Bike with front and rear lights
Cool bag or box with team food and drinks
Team first aid kit
Printed backup of your route
Portable charger and cables
Spare kit bag — dry clothes, towels, bags for muddy shoes
Toilet roll

Checkpoint

Location confirmed closer to race day

All teams must pass through the mandatory checkpoint roughly halfway along the route. We’ll email the exact location and details closer to the day — please keep an eye on your inbox.

Questions

Contact the team

For roster changes, kit questions, or anything else before race day, email us.

team@stashrunning.com

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