The CUCKMERE HOUSE
CHALLENGE is another tough Seaford race, originally organised by a former Seaford Strider, which is held every year to raise
funds for the local Cuckmere House School. It was originally a demanding 10 mile multi-terrain
event, but has now been changed to a 10K that takes in many of the nearby beauty spots and much of the scenery,
such as the spectacular Seaford Head and the charming Cuckmere Valley.
It is therefore compulsory for each competitor to spend the whole run
admiring the view!
The course consists of one lap finishing back in the School grounds, with a medal for everyone who completes the run, and trophies for the outright winner, 1st senior man & 1st senior woman, as well as prizes for 1st male and female in the Vet and SuperVet categories, a trophy for first junior and for the 1st team (4 to count).
Last year's race was on Sunday 17 October 2010
For a link to a map showing the location of the School click here
Men - Matthew Eade 37:25 (2009)
Women - Lindy Dunlop 42:56 (2010)
Men - Julian Jenkinson 58:18 (2000)
Women - Gill Wheeler 65:32 (2006)
For some photos from 2009 please click here
race report 2010
Cuckmere House School held its annual fundraiser The Cuckmere House Challenge on Sunday 17 October 2010, starting at 10.00am - a 10K scenic and undulating run across Seaford Head and the Cuckmere Valley. All monies raised from this event will go to School Funds and will be used to purchase a small Christmas gift for each pupil. This year the event raised £957.59, the most ever raised over the past 15 years.
The overall winner was Chris Mallinson in 41.03 minutes, also 1st Senior male.
The other winners were:-
1st Senior female – Kate Miller, 52.06
1st Veteran male - Phillip Carr, 41.28
1st Veteran female – Linda Dunlop, 42.56
1st Super veteran male – Terry Avey, 43.35
1st Super veteran female – Liz Morris, 51.16
1st Junior – Lawrie Addison, 51.40
