Events

More than just a fitness class!
We offer events such as activity weekends, Run Specials, Socials, Beach Runs, Parties, The BOF fest, Sunrise Runs and more. 
Come and get involved in our Adventures, you will love them!
Low Tide Run
06:30 Tuesday 9th April
Hove Seafront

Meet at King Alfred car park BN3 2WW
The low tide beach run is one of our favourite events. Bring family, friends and dogs.
Low tide is at 18:42 and it is a Spring Tide so there will be lots of sand to run on.
Out & back to Shoreham Harbour Wall is 9.6 km but you can just run for as long as you want!
This is a free event and anyone can take part.
Amphibious BOF  
06:30 Wednesday 10th April
Hove Seafront
 
Meet by Kingsway Bowlimg Greens BN3 4GP
Amphibious BOF!
Basically fitness in the sea!
Because the clocks change the week before it will be sunrise and a spring tide (very low) so this will be great fun!
BOF May Social
19:00 Saturday 25th May 2024

The Broadwater, Worthing BN14 9DA

BOF'er Paul's band really are brilliant. 
You don't need a passport to venture all the way out to Worthing either. 
BOF @ The Inflatable 5k
Saturday 5th October 2024

South Of England Showground, Selsfield Rd, Haywards Heath RH17 6TH

We already have people signed up so join us for a great fun run. More deatils are here:


BOF March Social
19:00 Saturday 30th March 2024

Meet at The Brunswick pub

Come and join us for a great night with BOF'er Dan's band. They are brilliant and play all the classic 80's tunes. You will need to book your tickets through their website at https://www.80shifiband.com/
Ouse Valley Viaduct
11:00 Sunday 10th December 
Ardingley Reservoir car park RH17 6SQ

We will be going to Gardeners Arms afterwards for lunch, please call to book a table:
Family, friends and dogs are always welcome and this is a free event open to BOF members and non-members.
BOF Paddle/Kayak
11:00 Saturday 14th October
Amsterdam Pub, BN43 5WQ
 
We will paddle or kayak with the tide to The kings Head in Bramber. Have a drink then paddle back with the out going tide.
We have spare kayaks and paddle boards if you need them.
Family and friends are very welcome, this is a free event.
You do not need to be able to stand up on a board! You can sit and let the tide take you. 
Amphibious BOF  
09:30 Friday 9th June
Hove Seafront
 
Meet by Kingsway tennis & sports courts BN3 4LX
Amphibious BOF!
Basically fitness in the sea!
Summer is here and it’s time for plankton press ups, briny burpees and salty sit ups!
We will be getting wetter than an otters pocket!
There is the option to do dry BOF too.
BOF July Social
Saturday 22nd July 19:00

Meet at The Brunswick pub

Come and join us for a great night with BOF'er Dan's band. They are brilliant and play all the classic 80's tunes. You will need to book your tickets through their website at https://www.80shifiband.com/
Low Tide Run
Friday 21st April 06:30
Hove Seafront

Meet at King Alfred car park BN3 2WW
The low tide beach run is one of our favourite events. Bring family, friends and dogs.
Low tide is at 06:54 so there will be lots of sand to run on.
Out & back to Shoreham Harbour Wall is 9 km but you can just run for as long as you want!
This is a free event and anyone can take part.
BOF 6 Nations Rugby Social
Saturday 4th February 16:45

Meet at The The Exchange, Hove. BN3 3RL

Join us for beers and cheers as England take on Scotland in the first weekend of the 6 Nations. 
Family and friends are always welcome.
BOF Walking & Running Club - Rodmell
Sunday 5th March 09:00

Meet at The Abergavenny Arms, BN7 3EZ

The Walk will start at 09:00 and the run will start at 11:00.
The walk will be 14 km (8.7 miles) 3 hours long.
The run is  the 14km walking route or:
8km https://www.strava.com/routes/3052642875760089732 Both are for all abilities and family and friends are always welcome.
Please book a table if you would like to eat, the roasts are delicious!
BOF at The Races
Saturday 25th March 11:45

Lets do more together!
Join us for a day at The Races!
Pick and horse or a donkey, it's going to be a great day out.
We can arrange group transport so let us know asap if you would like to come.
BOF Walking & Running Club - Plumpton
Sunday 22nd January 09:00

Meet at The Half Moon pub BN7 3AF

The Walk will start at 09:00 and the run will start at 11:00.
The walk will be up to 3 hours long and the run 1 hour. Both are for all abilities and family and friends are always welcome.
Please book a table if you would like to eat, the roasts are delicious!
Run Club - Trail Run
09:30 - Boxing Day Run

Meet at Hove Park 

A chance to escape the Outlaws and work off some Christmas Dinner!
There are 3 routes:
Sunday Trail Run  
Sunday 24th July 09:30
Firle Beacon

Meet at Firle Beacon car park BN8 6LR: https://w3w.co/cheering.binder.generally 

This stunning run is brilliant, there are 2 options:
Out & back up to 11 km https://www.strava.com/routes/2903634727468281086 which is relatively flat as you run along the top of the escarpment.
Or a 9 km loop https://www.strava.com/routes/2903634166483251820 which includes a 4 km climb.
Bring family, friends and dogs. 
Low Tide Run
Monday 15th July 08:00
Hove Seafront
 
Meet at King Alfred car park BN3 2WW
The low tide beach run is one of our favourite events. Bring family, friends and dogs.
Low tide is at 08:24 so there will be lots of sand to run on.
Out & back to Shoreham Harbour Wall is 9 km but you can just run for as long as you want!
This is a free event and anyone can take part.
BOF Adventures Dorset 2022
Saturday 16th July - Sunday 17th July 
 
The next BOF Adventure will be in Dorset at Corfe Castle to do a Mud Trail and an inflatable Water Park on Saturday starting at 13:00 https://www.dorsetadventurepark.com/ and a stunning hike or run to Old Harry Rocks on Sunday at 10:00.
https://jurassiccoast.org/visit/attractions/old-harry-rocks/
There are 2 distances:
The plan is to stay in Bournemouth on Saturday evening and meet for dinner and drinks.
The venues are not far away from Bournemouth and there are lots of hotels to choose from. You could also use campsites in Dorset, there are lots of them too. Most people have booked into Premier Inn Westbourne so far. 
Let us know if you need a lift share and we can help arrange that for you. 
The trip is open to all family and friends and you do not have to be a current BOF member to take part.
The cost for the weekend is £60.
Please sign up by Monday 4th July. 
Low Tide Run
Friday 15th July 06:45
Hove Seafront

Meet at King Alfred car park BN3 2WW
The low tide beach run is one of our favourite events. Bring family, friends and dogs.
Low tide is at 07:09 so there will be lots of sand to run on.
Out & back to Shoreham Harbour Wall is 9 km but you can just run for as long as you want!
This is a free event and anyone can take part.
BOF Walking Club 
09:00 Sunday 10th July

Meeting point and routes TBA very soon.
Amphibious BOF  
09:30 Friday 1st July
Hove Seafront
 
Meet by Kingsway tennis & sports courts BN3 4LX
The weather is looking great for the next epic soggy BOF session. 
Don't forget to bring spare clothes, footwear and a towel for afterwards.
There will be a dry option to this class.
Amphibious BOF  
09:30 Friday 17th JUne
Hove Seafront

Amphibious BOF!
We will be getting wetter than an otter's pocket!
There is the option to do dry BOF too.
Amphibious BOF
08:00 Saturday 18th June
Brighton Seafront

Meet at The Bandstand 

More AmphibiBOF!
Meet at The Bandstand and don't forget to bring towels, dry clothes and shoes.
This is the only option for Saturday Brighton Seafront classes.
We have Strength at Hove Seafront at 07:45 and HIIT at Buckingham Park at 09:30
Amphibious BOF  
09:30 Thursday 2nd June
Hove Seafront

Amphibious BOF is back for 2022!
We will be getting wetter than an otter's pocket!
It's Jubilee bank holiday so we also have a dry BOF option at Preston Park 09:30, all other classes are cancelled.
Amphibious BOF  2
09:30 Friday 3rd June
Hove Seafront

Another Amphibious BOF is back for 2022!
We will be getting wetter than an otter's pocket!
It's Jubilee bank holiday so we also have a dry BOF option at Hove Seafront 09:30, all other classes are cancelled.
Saturday 21st May 07:30

Meet at the Bandstand.
The BOF Parks Challenge is a fantastic event that will see you visit 2 or 3 of the parks we use at BOF.
Start and finish at Hove Lawns.
3 Parks is 3 x 15 mins BOF sessions and 9.2 km in distance.
2 Parks is 2 x 15 mins BOF sessions and 6 km in distance.
You can run or cycle between the parks.
Routes are:
3 Parks - 9.2 km
Hove Lawns to Hove Park 3 km
Hove Park to Hove Lagoon 3.2 km
Hove Lagoon to Hove Lawns 3 km
2 Parks - 6 km
Hove Lawns to Hove Lagoon 3 km
Hove Lagoon to Hove Lawns 3 km
BOF Spring Social
19:00 Saturday 21st May
Brighton Bier Taproom
 
10, Bell Tower Industrial Estate, Roedean Rd, Brighton BN2 5RU. 
BOF member Stephen runs Brighton Bier and we are always keen to promote and use local businesses especially if they are BOF’ers as well! 😁
There will be a pizza van available and it is a brewery but they do have spirits, wines, Prosecco and soft drinks.
Low Tide Beach Run
06:30 Tuesday 17th May
The Beach Run
 
Meet at King Alfred car park BN3 2WW
The low tide beach run is one of our favourite events. Bring friends and dogs, they love it too.
Low tide is at 06:42 so there will be lots of sand to run on.
The full route out & back to Shoreham Harbour Wall is 9 km but just run for as long as you want!
BOF Walking Club - Falmer to Lewes
09:00 Sunday 15th May
Meet at Falmer station BN1 9SD

Our first walk is from Falmer to Lewes via Stanmer park and Ditchling via the South Downs Way, approx 16.5 km.
Park at the University or train station, (train back from Lewes).
We’ve booked a table at the Pelham Arms pub in Lewes at 1400 for all who have said they’re going. If you want to eat book here:
Snowdon & Zip world Adventure
Saturday 23rd & Sunday 24th April
Llanberis. Wales

Here is more info ref The BOF Snowdon & Zip World Adventure, it will be an amazing weekend!

The cost of the trip will be £120 (excluding accommodation and travel) which includes the cost of the Velocity 2 zip line, https://www.zipworld.co.uk/adventure/velocity, event t shirts, event insurance and expert guidance to the top of Snowdon. To book and pay for your place please use this link: https://pay.gocardless.com/BRT0000696AT4X9 we can then make sure we go as a group on the Zip Line. Deadline for payment is Sunday 20th March please.

The plan is to make your way to Llanberis for Saturday 23rd April (you may want to travel up on Friday and make the most of the weekend). It’s about a 5 hour journey and we can organise car shares. If you get there early you can enjoy the town, castles and lakes in this stunning part of Wales and book into your chosen accommodation - there are lots of hotels, B&Bs and hostels to suit all budgets in and around Llanberis.

We will book Zip World for 17:20 on Saturday 23rd April, it is only 20mins away from Llanberis. On Sunday we will meet at Pen-y-Pass at 10:00 which is a 10 mins drive from Llanberis, and use the Pyg Track to climb Mount Snowdon. https://www.snowdonia.gov.wales/visiting/walking/mountain-walks/pyg-track This is a spectacular Route that will take about 6 hours (there & back).

This will be a truly memorable trip!
Beginners Night Run
18:00 Wednesday 23rd March
South Downs National Park

Meet at Shepherd & Dog pub in Fulking BN5 9LU

Grab your trail shoes and torches for another BOF adventure with our own running Guru Dave. The route will be approximately 7 km it will include some reverse inclines and laughs.
Low Tide Beach Run
06:45 Monday 21st March
The Beach

Meet at The Bandstand BN1 2PQ
The low tide beach run is one of our favourite events. Bring friends and dogs (They love it too)
Low tide is at 07:09 so there will be lots of sand to run on.
Just run for as long as you want!
Sunday Trail Run
09:30 Sunday 20th March
Mount Caburn

Meet on New Road, Ringmer BN8 5UH
This will be a group run with the faster runners completing additional distance as we make our way around this stunning route.
Bring family, friends and dogs.
Meet on New Road near Glyndebourne https://w3w.co/briefing.escalated.mixing
BOF Social
19:30 Saturday 5th March
The French Horn Pub

BOF'er Sandrine owns this pub in Sevendials so it's great to support fellow BOF'ers. Plus they also do raclette which is amazing!
Join us for a few beers and if you want to eat use their Facebook page to book a table https://www.facebook.com/TheFrenchHornPub/ or call them 01273 721285
Family and friends are always welcome.
Sunday Trail Run  
09:30 Sunday 27th February 
Chanctonbury Ring

Meet at Chanctonbury Ring car park BN44 3DR

We have 3 distances for this spectacular run:
Bring family, friends and dogs.
Winter Amphibious BOF
08:30 Saturday 29th January
Brighton Seafront

Meet at The Bandstand 

As requested by some nutters! 
Here it is, Winter AmphibiBOF!
Don't forget to bring towels, dry clothes, shoes and plenty of warm kit for afterwards.
This session will depend on the sea state and we will make a call that morning.
Christmas Party 
19:30 Saturday 29th January
Haus On The Hill

We have changed the venue to HAUS ON THE HILL
58 Southover Street, Brighton, BN2 9UF
BOF member Stephen works for Brighton Bier and we are always keen to promote and use local businesses especially if they are BOF’ers as well! 😁
They have lots of room including an upstairs area we can use and the chef is excellent, he does amazing Caribbean food.
Sunday Trail Run  
09:30 Sunday 16th January
Firle Beacon

Meet at Firle Beacon car park BN8 6LR: https://w3w.co/cheering.binder.generally 

This stunning run is brilliant, there are 2 options:
Out & back up to 11km https://www.strava.com/routes/2903634727468281086 which is relatively flat as you run along the top of the escarpment.
Or a 9km loop https://www.strava.com/routes/2903634166483251820 which includes a 4 km climb.
Bring family, friends and dogs. 
BOF Remembrance Ceremony

Sunday 14th November 11:00 
 
Meet at the Chattri Memorial on the South Downs for 10:45
The BOF team are from a very proud military background and it has become a bit of a tradition to hold our own Remembrance ceremony at The Chattri on the South Downs, a pretty special place to local people and military people. We will lead a prayer and have a bugler to play the Last Post so we would be really pleased to see you and your family and friends there with us. 
Park at the Braypool Roundabout then it is a 1 mile walk to the Chattri.
    Beach Runs

    Friday 22nd  October 06:30  
    Meet at The KIng Alfred Leisure Centre car park
    The low tide beach run is one of our favourite events. Bring friends and dogs (They love it too)
    Low tide is at 07:00  so there will be lots of sand to run on.
    You don't need to be a racing snake to take part, just come along and work at your own pace for as long as you like. 
    It will be dark at the start so wear chest or head torches.
     
      Seven Sisters Run Special

      Sunday 14th August 09:00 
      Meet at the Seven Sisters  car park BN25 4AD at Cuckmere Haven.

      This brilliant run starts with a flat 1 km warm up alongside the Cuckmere River. You then head up and over as many of the rolling hills, known as the Seven Sisters as you can. The full route is 11 km but you can run, jog or walk as much of it as you like as it is an out and back route.
      BOF Golf Challenge

      Saturday 10th July 08:00-09:00 
      Meet at the Waterhall (Brighton Rugby Club) car park.
      What3words location: https://w3w.co/boost.ahead.oils
      The Challenge will be on the Waterhall Golf Course which is now closed (re-wilded).
      You can do 10 holes (2.5km) or 18 holes (5.5km) and choose to do 10 or 15 reps of Squats, Press Ups & half sits.
      On each Green there will be a marker and directional arrows to the next hole.
      Refreshments will be provided for afterwards and the rugby club outdoor cafe will be open too.
      To help stagger the start you can start at anytime between 08:00 & 09:00. You will be given a map and a brief before you begin.
        BOF on the Beach

        Saturday 26th June 07:30 The Bandstand

        The predicted low tide for the end of June isn't suited to our low tide beach runs but we can do a class on the sand. These sessions are great fun, different, unique to BOF and a must do!.
        Check out this great video froma previous Beach BOF session: https://youtu.be/d74fX9hhdkA
        Beach Runs

        Thursday 27th May 06:30  
        Meet at Marroccos cafe, there is lots of parking at The King Alfred Leisure Centre.
        The low tide beach run is one of our favourite events. Bring friends and dogs (They love it too) 
        Low tide is at 06:27 and we are meeting further west so we get more time on the sand.
        There is lots of parking at The King Alfred Leisure centre car park.
        You don't need to be a racing snake to take part, just come along and work at your own pace for as long as you like. 
        May 2021 Facebook Event: https://fb.me/e/A0NtxdSg
          BOF Golf Challenge

          Saturday 15th May 08:00-09:00 
          Meet at the Waterhall (Brighton Rugby Club) car park.
          What3words location: https://w3w.co/boost.ahead.oils
          The Challenge will be on the Waterhall Golf Course which is now closed (re-wilded).
          You can do 10 holes (2.5km) or 18 holes (5.5km) and choose to do 10 or 15 reps of Squats, Press Ups & half sits.
          On each Green there will be a marker and directional arrows to the next hole.
          Refreshments will be provided for afterwards and the rugby club outdoor cafe will be open too.
          To help stagger the start you can start at anytime between 08:00 & 09:00. You will be given a map and a brief before you begin.
            Beach Runs

            Thursday 29th April 07:00  
            Meet at The Meeting Place cafe on Hove Lawns.  
            The low tide beach run is one of our favourite events. Bring friends and dogs (They love it too)
            Low tide is at 07:33 but it is a really low tide so there will be lots of sand to run on.
            You don't need to be a racing snake to take part, just come along and work at your own pace for as long as you like. 
              Beach Runs

              Tuesday 30th March 06:30  
              Meet at The Meeting Place cafe on Hove Lawns.  
              They are back!
              The low tide beach run is one of our favourite events. Bring friends and dogs (They love it too)
              Low tide is at 07:14 but it is a really low tide so there will be lots of sand to run on.
              You don't need to be a racing snake to take part, just come along and work at your own pace for as long as you like. 
              These really are a monthly highlight for all of us! 
                BOF Seafront Challenge

                Saturday, 3 October 2020 from 07:30 at Hove Lawns.

                There are 15 checkpoints to visit along the Brighton & Hove Seafront stretching from The Big Beach cafe at Hove Lagoon to the top of Marine Parade via Dukes Mound covering a total distance of 12km.
                At the start of the Challenge you will be given a map with all the checkpoint locations and the specific exercises you will need to perform at each one. Your mission is to get to as many as you can within the allowed time of 90 mins.
                You can do as many checkpoints as you want and take part for as long as you want. Come and have some fitness fun to kick start your weekend.
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                  Off Road Run Clubs

                  We have a weekly Off Road run across the Downs every Tuesday at 06:30 check the Run Club page on this website for more details and join the BOF Running Group on Facebook 
                  We have regular run club sessions at Hove Lawns on Thursdays at 06:30  which are more interval based.
                  All these sessions are for all abilities.
                  Past events:
                  BOF'ing on The Beach

                  Friday 21st August 2020 
                  With a really low tide at 07:38 we will be hitting the sand for our early morning BOF classes at Hove Lawns. Wear training shoes and clothes you don't mind getting wet. These sessions are great fun and are a real BOF adventure. 

                    Run Specials

                    Every month we hold a Sunday Run Special which is a free event for all runners and plodders who fancy a run, jog, hike across the Downs. These are open to all abilities and are dog and cake friendly.

                    The next Run Special: The Seven Sisters
                    Sunday 16th August 09:00 meet at the Seven Sisters  car park BN25 4AD at Cuckmere Haven.
                    This brilliant run starts with a flat 1 km warm up alongside the Cuckmere River. You then head up and over as many of the rolling hills, known as the Seven Sisters as you can. The full route is 11 km but you can run, jog or walk as much of it as you like as it is an out and back route.
                    Past Run Specials: 
                    New Classes

                    Saturday 7th March 09:30 Buckingham Park BN43 6BA
                    The classes will be: Saturday 09:30, Tuesday 18:30, Wednesday 09:30 & Thursday 18:30 
                    Your first session is free, no need to book - just turn up! 
                    The Devils Circuit

                    Saturday 14th March 07:30, Hove Lawns
                    This Challenge will require you to complete a total 666 reps. Consisting of 74 reps of 9 different exercises.
                    You will complete 5 circuits of all the exercises with the following reps 24 – 20 – 15 – 10 – 5 .
                    After each circuit you will complete a short 100m recovery run. 

                    BOF Socials

                    The BOF 2nd Birthday Party
                    Saturday 29th February 19:30
                    We will be celebrating and hope you can join us at The North Laine brewhouse BN1 4AA. 

                    Past Socials: 
                    The Giant Circuit

                    Saturday 15th February 07:30 Hove Lawns
                    This session will be a giant circuit using loads of equipment. 
                    There will be 5 stations set out at every 200m along the seafront consisting of slam balls, dumbbells, battle ropes, barbells and kettlebells.  
                    You will need to head on to the beach to complete each station then head back up to the promenade to move to the next station. 
                    This session will be for everyone with exercise and repetitions prescribed to suit your fitness ability.
                    BOGA - BOF Yoga

                    Saturday 8th February 09:15, Hove Lagoon
                    This Strength Session will be a BOGA session. 
                    BOF's version of yoga. 
                    Using body weight and TRX exercises to improve your strength and flexibility.
                    This is great for all abilities and there is no running and don't worry if the weather isn't great there is shelter at The Lagoon. 
                    BOF fest 2021

                    Friday 28th May - Sunday 30th May 2021:
                    A weekend of camping, dancing and adventure on the stunning South Downs at The Mac's Farm in Ditchling.
                    We have 30 plots and you can bring your own tent or use our 5 star bell tents provided by Bumble Bell 
                    More details to follow.




                    Saturday 26th December 09:30
                    The BOF Boxing Day Class and Run Special are for all BOF'ers, friends, family and anyone else who would like to join us. 
                    The run is 10km starting and finishing at Hove Park. The run will be for all abilities with our racing snakes covering some extra hills on the way around.
                    Bring dogs, cake and drink!
                    This is free so share and invite anyone and everyone!

                    Saturday 7th December 
                    The Christmas Party this year will be in 2 parts. 
                    A gig at The Concorde 2 to see The legendary 90's Dance band The Stereo MC's followed by drinks at The Walrus in The Lanes. 
                    The gig finishes at 22:00 so we will be at The Walrus by 22:30.
                    Tickets for the gig are £18 and can be bought from the Concorde 2 website https://www.concorde2.co.uk/events/stereo-mcs

                    Saturday 2nd November 07:30, Hove Lawns.
                    There are 2 options for this sessions and both involve doing The Challenge! 
                    Greens - Run 5km and at every 500m marker complete 15 burpees.
                    Yellows - Run 3km and at every 500m marker complete 10 burpees.
                    There will be time at the end to finish the session with some good strong core exercises before heading home or to the pub for The Rugby World Cup Final.

                    Saturday 21st September 2019 at 07:30, Hove Lagoon.

                    This is a unique fitness session where you will be in a team of 3 trying to complete as many widths of Hove Lagoon as possible on a stand up paddle board.
                    The event will be in the form of a relay where one person kneels or stands on the SUP to paddle across the lagoon while the other 2 people in their team complete exercises on the opposite banks.
                    You do not need to be able to stand up on a SUP so all fitness abilities can have a go and all paddlers will have to use the buoyancy aids provide.
                    You can make a team of 3 or we can put you in a team on the day. 
                    There are only 30 places available for this session and a small fee of £10 will be needed to book your place and cover the cost of the equipment and lagoon hire. You can do this at any class or via this one off direct debit payment link.
                    Family and friends are welcome but book early as this will be very popular. 
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