Run the round

How to play Sunset Negative Split Chase

Step 1

Run two equal segments and only score if the second closes faster while staying within the agreed effort band.

Step 2

Judge the sunset result against the scoring rule before anyone resets.

Step 3

Reset the sunset setup, rotate evenly, and stop at the agreed finish condition.

Guide details

Run it cleanly

Scoring

How the result works

Run two equal segments and only score if the second closes faster while staying within the agreed effort band. Closest legal negative split gets to pick the final route order for the group. Format: Time trial.

Example: Run two equal segments and only score if the second closes faster while staying within the agreed effort band.

Host tip

Keep it clean

Starting before the route, station, or finish area is clear. Inspect and reset it first.

Safety: Use a suitable route and pace, warm up when needed, respect weather and surfaces, and stop for pain, dizziness, traffic, or unsafe conditions.

Best for

Who it fits

2-12 who want a 15-40 min round.

Energy

Pace

Medium

Board Run Club

Category Social Pace

Best for 2-12 who want a 15-40 min round.

Players 2-12

Time 15-40 min

Gear Running shoes, route plan, timer, and visible check-in

Space Safe running route, track, or marked loop

Energy Medium

Setup Start from Run Club Board and tell the group the activity is Sunset Negative Split Chase.

Twist it

Variations to try

Quick mode: play one short timer round, record the result, then decide rematch or switch.
Team mode: split into two teams and rotate turns so mixed skill stays playable.

Moment fit

Use it in these hubs

Sunset Negative Split Chase also fits these setup-first pages when the group starts from the situation instead of the board.

Quick 10-minute games

Group share

Send the setup

We're playing Sunset Negative Split Chase from Studboards. Run two equal segments and only score if the second closes faster while staying within the agreed effort band. Fits: Players: 2-12 | Time: 15-40 min | Gear: Running shoes, route plan, timer, and visible check-in Safety: Use a suitable route and pace, warm up when needed, respect weather and surfaces, and stop for pain, dizziness, traffic, or unsafe conditions. View Idea: https://www.studboards.com/boards/run-club/run-club-sunset-negative-split-chase.html

Sunset Negative Split Chase

Quick start.