⚡ RELAY RACE • BATTERSEA → LANCING

Battersea to Sea

120 km. Off road. On the limit.

A rolling relay for 3–4 person teams. Start together at Battersea Power Station at 07:30 sharp, transition at Sheen Lane (Richmond), then run it in to Lancing Beach.

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Date

26 September 2026

Teams

3–4 runners

Start

07:30 • Battersea

Distance

120km off-road

Countdown

Start-line in

Finish

Waterline at Perch

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Secs

All team members present at finish

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Race information

Start & transition

Start at Battersea Power Station at 07:30 sharp. All teams run together to Sheen Lane (Richmond). From there, one runner continues and the rest move into the support vehicle.

Relay format

After Sheen Lane it’s a rolling relay. Strategy is yours: long blocks, short stints, or frequent rotations. Keep it safe when swapping runners and drivers.

Key rule

By the finish, all runners must be within 3km of each other in total distance covered. If someone is short, correct it before finishing.

Finish, post-race & accommodation

Finish at the waterline in front of Perch, Lancing Beach. Pizza, drinks and prize-giving follow. Organisers are staying at The Barn Campsite (≈10 minutes walk).

Sheen Lane logistics

Sheen Lane Car Park, Richmond (Sheen Ln, London SW14). Free parking at weekends. Leave your support car at Sheen Lane and make your way back to Battersea for the start. One option: train from Mortlake to Queenstown Road, then a short jog.

Route map

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Key timings

Saturday 26 September 2026

Start — Battersea Power Station

07:30

All teams together.

Sheen Lane transition (Richmond)

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Rolling relay begins.

Finish — Lancing Beach (Perch)

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All team members present at the waterline.

Post-race

After

Pizza · Drinks · Prize-giving at Perch.

FAQ

Where does it start?

Battersea Power Station at 07:30 sharp. All teams run the opening stretch together.

What happens at Sheen Lane?

One runner continues; the rest move into the support vehicle. From there it’s a rolling relay.

How do we manage driver/runners?

Dedicated driver or rotating drivers—up to you. Keep it safe and sensible.

What’s the key rule?

By the finish, all runners must be within 3km of each other in total distance covered.

Unsanctioned — at your own risk

This is an informal, unsanctioned run. You take part at your own risk. Teams are responsible for their own safety, navigation, and obeying road/land rules. The organisers accept no liability for injury, loss, or damage. By entering, you confirm you’re fit to run, will carry a phone, and will record GPS reliably.