Athletics Track In Sussex
FREE Taster Sessions: Saturday 26th September 2026
FREE Taster Session!
Saturday 26th September
As part of Members’ Weekend, you can be the first to explore our fantastic new facilities and discover everything they have to offer.
Whether you’re already a member, or you’ve never been to the Club before, our the Track & Trail sessions will be FREE of charge on Saturday 26th September.
- Trail Taster’s (Adults Only)
- Family Trail Taster (12+ years)
- Beginners’ Run
- Speed Intervals
- Track Intervals
400m Six-Lane All-Weather Track & Ancillary Athletic Facilities!
Our athletics Track in Horsham is available to book dedicated time slots throughout the day for your own training sessions. For members, this facility is free of charge*. Non-members are also welcome, with sessions priced at £6.50.
*Including: Full / Corporate / Off-Peak / Young Person / Teen
Our Track
A 400m, six-lane all-weather running track with ancillary athletic facilities, including an eight-lane 100m sprint section.
Ancillary field facilities include: discus / hammer throw cage, 2 x javelin run ups, 2 x long and triple jump run ups with sand pits, a dual pole vault run up with 2 x landing mats and pole sets, a high jump run up with bar stands and jump mat, a steeple chase pit, water jump and a ‘shot put’ circle.
How to Book
Booking is available via the Bluecoat Sports app:
- On the BCS app, select ‘Online Booking’
- Select ‘Classes’ and your chosen date
- Scroll to find your chosen time and our ‘Open Track’ slots
- Click on ‘Quick Book’ to checkout your booking
- When you arrive for your session, please check-in and collect a wristband from Reception.
Booking is also available with Reception via 01403 247572.
Beginners Run
A guided session for people who are looking to get into running but need some help getting started. This session will comprise of a warm up, a running activity and a cool down with the aim of helping you to go from walking to jogging.
Suitable For : Anyone aged 16+
Class Duration : 45 minutes
When : Tuesdays, 09:30-10:15 / Sundays, 09:30-10:15
Equipment Needed : None
Memberships Included : Full, PAYGO
Track Intervals
Build your cardiovascular fitness and running performance through structured intervals on our Athletics Track. Learn how to control your pace, push your limits and recover effectively while becoming fitter, stronger and faster over longer distances.
Suitable For : Anyone aged 16+
Class Duration : 45 minutes
When : Wednesdays, 07:30-08:15 / Thursdays, 19:00-19:45
Equipment Needed : None
Memberships Included : Full, PAYGO
Speed Intervals
Develop your speed, acceleration, agility and explosive power on our Athletics Track. Through short sprints, athletic drills and explosive movements, you’ll learn to move faster and more powerfully while testing your reaction and performance.
Suitable For : Anyone aged 16+
Class Duration : 45 minutes
When : Wednesdays, 09:30-10:15 / Fridays, 12:00-12:45
Equipment Needed : None
Memberships Included : Full, PAYGO
Track FAQ
Do I need to be a member to use the track?
You can pay as you go for the Track if you aren’t a Bluecoat Sports member. This costs £6.50 for an adult and £4.50 for a child.
The Track is free of charge to members within the following categories: Full / Corporate / Off-Peak / Young Person / Teen.
How do I book the track?
Booking is available via the Bluecoat Sports app or with Reception on 01403 247572.
Bookings will be for one hour. You can view all available times via the Bluecoat Sports app.
Can I use the field facilities?
The field facilities currently aren’t available to use. If you are part of an athletics club or similar, please get in touch via externalbookings@christs-hospital.org.uk to learn more about hiring these facilities.
Can I hire the facilities?
These new facilities currently aren’t open, but you can still get in touch via externalbookings@christs-hospital.org.uk to learn more about hiring these facilities.
Is there an Athletics only membership?
No, our facilities will be available to existing Bluecoat Sports memberships, or on a pay as you go basis.
Can children use the Track?
The minimum age for use of the Track is 8 years old. Children under 14 years old must be supervised by a parent / guardian.
Can I use the Trail?
Our Trail is not yet open.
Please check back here for more information on when the Trail will open.
SmarTrack
Our Athletics Track is installed with SmarTrack technology, meaning you can track your run in real time via the SmarTracks Run App. The Smart Run App is a high-performance athlete tracking app that provides accurate timing and biomechanical insights.
Available for iOS and Android, the app supports seamless data capture and performance analysis, with full functionality available at no additional cost.
Simply secure your smartphone in a running belt on the lower back and the app will provide timing and step information. After your run, you see your results immediately.
Make the Most of Your Track Workouts
Any Other Questions?
If you have a question or concern about our expansion plans, please fill out the form below and we will endeavour to get back to you in a timely manner.
