2628 June 2026 // Haywards Heath

The Sussex running festival

After an incredible first year, Sussex RunFest is back on the last weekend of June. A community festival built by runners, for runners: a whole weekend to move, learn, and connect.

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RunFest will be the perfect blend of movement, community, music, and fun.

What and when

Sussex RunFest is a grassroots running and wellbeing festival, organised entirely by volunteers. Whether you’re a seasoned runner or just getting started, there’s a place here for you.

Move

Group runs, strength and conditioning, run-focused yoga.

Learn

Inspiring talks, practical workshops, and a focus on running well and feeling good.

Connect

Rave Run, challenges, games, music, and a whole weekeend with the local running community.

26–28 June

Based around a hub and other venues in Haywards Heath.

What to expect

RunFest is packed with things to do — runs, sessions, talks, challenges, and social events across the whole weekend. Here's a flavour of what we got up to in 2025, to give you a sense of what's in store:

  • Friday evening: Kick off the weekend with the Rave Run — music, games, and a post-run social to get things started.
  • Saturday: A full day of group runs, strength and conditioning, expert talks, yoga, challenges, and a live band to close the night.
  • Sunday: A reflective close to the weekend — runs, yoga, practical workshops, and expert sessions to send you home feeling good.

Take a look at last year's line-up for the fuller picture.

What people said

"Totally broken, but incredible weekend of rave runs, trail runs, Strava art runs, treasure hunt runs, yoga, circuits, Hop Rox, beer km, insightful talks and learnings, Prosecco plank, a lot of beer, dancing, and an awful lot of sweating. Bring on 2026!"
"An epic festival of running, movement and education, but more than that it was full of fun, laughter and good vibes with memories that will last a long time!"
"I honestly had the best weekend I’ve had in such a long time!"

Ready to join us?

Sussex RunFest 2026 takes place on the last weekend of June. Tickets are available now — grab yours and start looking forward to a brilliant event.

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Would you like help organise and run the event, lead a run or class, give a talk or be a marshal? Would you like to become a partner or sponsor?

Get in touch! We'd love to talk about it and hear your ideas.

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