Whatever you choose, enjoy the breathtaking views of our spectacular south-east coast and receive your finisher’s medal at the end.
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***All routes are marshalled and qualified first aiders available if needed***
Seymour Sprint 10km – a unique charity trail run across Jersey’s Ramsar site, a spectacular inter-tidal zone. Bring trainers to get wet, a sense of fun and enjoy our race against the tide from Longbeach to the iconic Seymour Tower and back via Seymour slip.
Seymour Sprint 6km – still enjoying Jersey’s beautiful south-east coast, this beach run is from Longbeach to Seymour Slip and back (not to Seymour Tower).
Please note: the 10km and 6km run are pre-registration only. There is no sign-up on the day.
Closing date/time for registration is Friday 25th April 18:00.
REQUIREMENTS: 10km This event will be physically challenging – you will be running 10km across uneven coastal/ inter-tidal terrain, through the gullies. Due to the timing challenges with beating the tide, entrants must be able to run the distance in under 90 minutes. Be prepared to get wet feet!
CHILDREN: Children aged 10-15 running either 6km and 10km MUST BE ACCOMPANIED by an adult over the whole distance. Over 16s can run independently.
SIGN UP: M/F/Prefer Not to Say This event is an inclusive event and we welcome all runners. The registration page includes a ‘Prefer Not To Say’ option when choosing which race to enter. Please note that race results are split out by these categories so anyone selecting ‘Prefer Not to Say’ will be listed in a separate race time category.
CHECK-IN: 10:30 – 11:15am
On Longbeach, Grouville in front of Sandy Park (children’s play area and toilets) north end of Longbeach Car Park.
RUNNER SAFETY BRIEFING: 11:15am prompt
START TIME: 11:30am
SEYMOUR TOWER CUT-OFF (5km): 12:15pm
Seymour Stroll 6km – after waving the runners off, enjoy the beach and beautiful scenery of the Royal Bay of Grouville, walking to Seymour Slip and back.
CHECK-IN or SIGN UP ON THE DAY: 10:30 – 11:25am
On Longbeach, Grouville in front of Sandy Park (children’s play area and toilets) north end of Longbeach Car Park.
START: 11:35am
If you don’t think a member of your party will make the full 6km that’s fine – just choose a point to turn around and walk back to the start/finish and collect your medal. We’re just grateful to have your support at our event!
DOGS: Dogs are welcome to attend, run or walk! Please keep dogs under control so as to not impede or inconvenience other runners, walkers, spectators or beach users.
LOVE JERSEY! The event takes place over part of the protected Jersey Ramsar site – whilst the run is relatively short, any waste (empty gel packs, water bottles etc) MUST be carried with you. Rubbish bins are available at the charity gazebo, Seymour Tower turning point and Longbeach car park. Walkers – please keep your rubbish with you and use a bin on your return.
DONATIONS AND SPONSORSHIP: If you would like to make an additional donation on the day or as part of your registration that would be very much appreciated. People are welcome to raise additional sponsorship if they wish which would be a great help towards our fundraising target. Your own fundraising page is set up automatically via your RaceNation entry.
In the event of poor weather making the event unsafe, Philip’s Footprints reserves the right to postpone or cancel the event.
With thanks to:
Our sponsors – Slomans Estate Agents
Parish of Grouville
Chef Tenants of Grouville
Marine & Coastal Department
The Ramsar Management Authority
States of Jersey
Normandy Rescue
Paul Burrows – Trail Monkeys
Purple Panda Creations
Jersey Sport
Magic Touch
The original Seymour Sprint was created by Helier de Veulle in 2020 and was such a success has been held annually since then.
Read the full article on Bailiwick Express.
For small items, we provide a secure box that is monitored for the duration of the race. Runners can also leave bags and clothing at the charity gazebo. Please note this is at your own risk as we cannot guarantee that this will also be monitored.
Please arrive in good time to check-in, collect your race number and listen to the Safety Briefing which includes the weather assessment to ensure everyone has a happy and safe run.
Yes absolutely!
Seymour Sprint 6km and 10km – Accompanied children 10-15 can participate in both distances. Over 16s can run independently.
Seymour Stroll – children of all ages welcome, under 5s go free but please sign up so we can track numbers and have enough finisher’s medals.
Yes, well behaved dogs welcome. We do ask that dogs are kept on leads at the start of the event so that they don’t inconvenience other runners, walkers, spectators or beach users.
No, the run is along a risk assessed, pre-set and marshalled route and is specifically timed for the tide’s lowest point. If you do not make the marshalled turn-around point at Seymour Tower within 40 minutes, the marshals along the route will flag you down to ensure you turn around.
No. Whilst the bay is a RAMSAR site, runners follow a pre-set marshalled route which has been assessed by the States of Jersey Marine and Coastal Department. They are satisfied that the impact of runners over this environment is minimal. In previous years, the department has undertaken spot checks following the run and were satisfied there was no damage or rubbish left.
During the safety briefing we do make very clear that no rubbish is to be dropped on the beach during the run and do provide a bin at Seymour Tower turning point and the start/finish point to facilitate this.
T-shirts: In addition, mindful of the charity’s environmental footprint and to avoid waste, runner t-shirts are available to buy if you wish but are not included as standard in the ticket price.