Covid-19 lock downs have meant races have been cancelled and many of us have struggled to find the motivation to get outside and run and missed the community of running.
The Petersfield Virtual Races are a series of free weekly runs which provide the opportunity to explore new routes and race against local runners.
Each week we publish a new segment - run it anytime that week and when you log your run through strava - it recognises the segment and adds you to the leader board. We then announce the top 3 men and women the following Sunday!
To run the races either download the gpx file for your watch or use the strava segment link to run the route live using the app.
PS - You’re responsible for yourself when out running - take care and enjoy!
HAVE FUN!
Petersfield Runners Strava Group - https://www.strava.com/clubs/554074
#11. The Mile
Take up the challenge of the Petersfield Mile. Start at the roundabout at the top of Ramshill head downhill towards town on the petrol station side of the road. Continue round towards the train station and crossing. The finish is the junction with Oaklands Road just short of the Bell Hill roundabout
Strava Segment - https://www.strava.com/segments/27169572
#10. Not A Parkrun
Start at the Durford Road junction with Pulens Lane. Head clockwise down Durford Road then Harrier Way then Rival Moor Road back to Pulens Lane and loop back round. Finish at 5km just onto Rival Moor Road
Strava Segment - https://www.strava.com/segments/27088293
#9. 10k Perimeter
Start and finish at the Barnfield Road junction with Pulens Lane. Anti-clockwise around Petersfield
Strava Segment - https://www.strava.com/segments/27032722
#8. Over and Under
starting in the north of Petersfield by the Golf Course, this route uses bridges or underpasses to head south and cross the train line 13 times. By the station head over the bridge first then back over the road crossing. You need to be a little daring to get through the path for the last underpass. The fun bit is hoping you don’t get stopped at any of the crossings. Train lines can be dangerous please take extra care!
Strava Segment - https://www.strava.com/segments/26976702
#7. 3 and 1/2 Peaks
start on the square at the man on the horse, head out towards Ramshill and Shear Hill before dropping down into Sheet and summit Town Lane then over the train line to Reservoir Lane, back to Ramshill down towards the station, summit Bell Hill then back to the man on the horse - there’s a strava segment for each UP and DOWN as well as the entire route
Strava Segment - https://www.strava.com/segments/26901159
Winners = Rob P
#6. Post Box Challenge
start at the post office and connect all 27 post boxes in Petersfield to finish back at the post office - make sure you touch each one
Strava Segment - https://www.strava.com/segments/26822195
Winners = Chris D / Pablo C
#5. Reindeer
start and finish at the rail crossing with the antlers first - heading anti clockwise
Strava Segment - https://www.strava.com/segments/26773215
Winners = EVERYONE
#4. Deer Farm
a cross country loop out towards Durleighmarsh starting at the narrow bridge east of the Taro, along the edge of the field then across fields following part of the Serpent Trail to the lane, then down the lane towards the Deer Farm - through the deer pens and back along fields and over the bridge back to the start
Strava Segment - https://www.strava.com/segments/26703949
Winners = Stuart K
#3. Snake
starting at the traffic lights at the bottom of Ramshill up the hill then down Pulens Lane then into Love Lane then loop back down Mogg's Mead then back along the Tilmore Brook path to finish at the barrier by the one way system
Strava Segment - https://www.strava.com/segments/26654593
Winners = Chris C / Stuart K
#2. Heath Pond
a big loop and a little loop (anti-clockwise) of the Heath and pond. Starts at the Boat Shed by the toilets and cafe - takes in the new bridge. (watch out for the funny wiggle by the cricket club)
Strava Segment - https://www.strava.com/segments/26589283
Winners = Simon A and Stuart K
#1. Hangers
an off-road muddy and hilly route - you'll definitely need off-road shoes. Starting by Steep church the route takes in nearly 200m of height gain and great views out across the South Downs from the Poet's Stone. Be careful it's very slippery on the descent of the Poet's Stone
Strava Segment - https://www.strava.com/segments/26505755
Winners = Chris D / Mark S / Ewan S / Jo P / Freya M / Natalie B