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  • 5 Mile
  • 8 km
  • Lancing
  • Event weekend starts
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Three Forts Challenge 5 Mile

This race edition

Race date
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Race timezone
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Edition status
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Entry options

2027 edition

Entry options are not yet confirmed for this edition. Check the organiser before making plans.

Modelled energy-cost change 3.6% versus flat · net elevation 0 m

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Data current as of

Decision summary

Three Forts Challenge 5 Mile at a glance

Route ascent
172 m

Derived from the stored route

Typical conditions
65/100

Historical race-date favourability, not a forecast

Evidence depth
19 verified facts

Stored GPS route

Quick answers

What runners ask first

Three Forts Challenge 5 Mile route map

raceindex.org has a GPS course file for Three Forts Challenge 5 Mile, so runners can inspect the route line on the map. Elevation charts and ascent figures appear only when that file includes usable elevation data.

How hilly is the Three Forts Challenge 5 Mile?

The Three Forts Challenge 5 Mile route has 172 m of ascent, 172 m of descent and an estimated 3.6% grade-adjusted pace penalty versus a flat route.

Where does the Three Forts Challenge 5 Mile route go?

The Three Forts Challenge 5 Mile route starts at Lancing Manor Leisure Centre, Manor Road, Lancing, West Sussex, BN15 0PH and finishes at Lancing Manor Leisure Centre, Manor Road, Lancing, West Sussex, BN15 0PH. Underfoot, expect a trail course. The setting includes countryside and historic. the 5 Mile Trail Run is open to those aged 16 and over.

Race character

Scenery

  • Countryside
  • Historic
  • Coastal
  • Riverside

Atmosphere

  • Community
  • Charity
  • Scenic Tour

Terrain

  • Trail

Entry, logistics and records

Entry requirements

Entry status
Open entry: The held registration model is open entry and this edition is not marked sold out.

Access and course status

Start
Lancing Manor Leisure Centre, Manor Road, Lancing, West Sussex, BN15 0PH
Finish
Lancing Manor Leisure Centre, Manor Road, Lancing, West Sussex, BN15 0PH

Course facts

Notable features
  • Known affectionately as 'The Tough One'
  • All profits from the race go to Ferring Country Centre and other local Sussex charities
  • Marathon and half marathon are open to runners aged 18 and over
  • the 5 Mile Trail Run is open to those aged 16 and over

How hilly is the Three Forts Challenge 5 Mile?

12%28%24%25%11%
  • Steep descent 12%
  • Descent 28%
  • Flat 24%
  • Climb 25%
  • Steep climb 11%
Total ascent
172 m
Net elevation
+0 m
GAP factor
3.6%
Longest climb
1,370 m at 6.0%
Gradient mix and ascent are derived from the course geometry under our published normalisation, not taken from organiser marketing.

What are typical race-day conditions?

  • 17°CTypical temperature
  • 16 kphTypical wind
  • 5 mmTypical rainfall
  • 65Favourability /100
Typical conditions for the race date and locality, warmer than the endurance-optimal window. These are climatological norms, not a forecast, and are shared across every distance at this event.

More race details

Is the Three Forts Challenge 5 Mile flat?

Its normalised GAP factor is 3.6% slower than a flat course, with about 172 m of total ascent.

How we calculated this

Published facts and derived model outputs on this page are tied to stored sources or a published, version-locked methodology. We show the provenance so runners, coaches and organisers can check it. Data on this page is current as of .

Derived numbers use scoring-methodology-v1.0.

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