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Portslade Hedgehoppers
Portslade · Brighton and Hove · England
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Portslade Hedgehoppers combines Sussex road, trail and cross-country running with club socials and a history linked to the West Sussex Fun Run League.
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About Portslade Hedgehoppers
Portslade Hedgehoppers formed in 1982 from a jogging group that had met at Portslade Sports Centre since the late 1970s. Norman Collingbourne helped turn it into a formal club and proposed the Hedgehoppers name. Based in Portslade, East Sussex, England, the club was involved in the formation of the West Sussex Fun Run League, whose first programme included the Hedgehopper 5 in 1983.
Members now take part in road races, cross country, trails, parkruns and longer events, alongside quizzes, meals and other social gatherings. Tuesday and Thursday evening runs use different local venues, so the live calendar is more useful than assuming every outing begins at the sports centre.
Although the club accommodates a range of paces, it does not currently cater for complete beginners: runners should be able to cover about five miles. Email the secretary to arrange a suitable first visit. The former walking section became separate from the running club in 2023.
Established 1982
Notable members, past and present
Norman Collingbourne
Founding organiser
The club history credits him with helping formalise the club in 1982 and proposing the Portslade Hedgehoppers name.
Club contact details
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Club history and information sources
Profile reviewed 2026-10-15. Training arrangements can change; check with the club before attending.
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