familiarity FUELS PERFORMANCE
RUN THE BEST UK’S TRAILS, WE’LL HANDLE THE REST
BAGGAGE HANDLING
transportation back to start point
water station half way
UPDATED RACE GPX FILES
DETAILED ROUTE ANALYSIS
PRE-RUN PREPARATION ADVICE
COMMUNITY OF TRAIL RUNNERS
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 WEEKEND OUT EXPERIENCING THE UK’S BEST TRAILS
CHOOSE A RECCE ROUTE
Day 1
Race recce the route in West Sussex used by the infamous UK Ultra South Downs Way 100k!
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!
Sunday 3rd May
Day 2
Recce the route from Upper Beeding to Eastbourne in West Sussex made famous by the UK Ultra South Downs Way 100k and Centurian 100 Miler!
Your recce starts a couple of weeks before arriving in Upper Beeding! 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 Upper Beeding 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 in Eastbourne will be ready for your arrival, where we can take you back to Upper Beeding 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!
Sunday 7th June - Day 2
40km
Race recce the final 40km section of the Serpent Trail in West Sussex made famous by Freedom Racing!
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!
Saturday 6th June - Day 1
40km
Race recce the first 40km section of the Serpent Trail in West Sussex made famous by Freedom Racing!
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!
WHY WE STARTED
RECCE ROUTES?
Hi I’m Alex, 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 routes but over several days.
Running the routes benefits runners by understanding where to push, where to take it easy but ultimately gives you confidence and the best opportunity to give it your best 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 but still want to experience the trail or you fancy a trail running holiday - then Recce Routes is here for you!
Recce Routes takes away the logistical hassle of baggage handling, arranging accommodation and meals. Leaving you to focus on your running!
Frequently Asked Questions
We understand this might be runners first time on the trail, please ask us as many questions as you like!
Take a look at the FAQ or reach out anytime at hello@recceroutes.com
If you’re feeling ready, go ahead and book a Recce! We look forward to helping you out on the trails!
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From course notes, which you’ll receive several weeks before your run, to an on course water break and lift back to the start - Recce Routes are here to support your every step! We aim to bring familiarity to iconic race routes for those that want to practice a race simulation or simply try a trail out for the first time. We aim to make a really inclusive community of runners of all abilities.
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Getting started is simple. Reach out through our contact form or schedule a call—or simply purchase a Recce and we’ll be in touch a couple of weeks before to present you course notes including terrain analysis and pacing charts, to footwear suggestions!
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Recce Routes was designed to support runners on trails we love and use regularly. We’re not a race, we’re here to support your race day or first time on the trail as we believe familiarity fuels performance. Whether that’s getting familiar with the race route or simply trail running in general!
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You can reach us anytime via our contact page or email. We aim to respond quickly—usually within one business day.
hello@recceroutes.com
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All bookings are fully refundable 30 days after purchase. We aim to be flexible and fully understand plans change, so we offer a 50% refund up to 30 days prior to the Recce Date - this simply covers costs that we can’t recover as a small business.
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We understand the weather in the UK is unpredictable, however trail running was never designed to be only completed in perfect conditions. That being said, we hold the right to cancel or move the date up to and including the date of the Recce if we consider it a safety concern. Recce’s cancelled due to safety concerns are fully refunded to customers
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To allow runners to feel more comfortable and run at their own pace the Recces are ran unguided. However, we provide course notes two weeks prior which will help you get very familiar with the course beforehand. We’ll also meet you at half way where there’ll be a water station and at the finish where we’ll drive you back to the start if you need.
CONTACT
RECCE ROUTES
Interested in a Recce or got a race you’d like us to Recce for you? Get in touch by filling out some info. We can’t wait to hear from you!