THE SPORTS LOCKER
Run for the hills! The Surrey Hills that is, as this month’s Sports Locker has a largely leg-based workout on its agenda. From walking over hot coals raising money for charity, to taking part in a 60K Ultra Marathon – if you love nothing more than being in the Surrey Hills to get your fix of exercise, then this is the blog for you.
THE NUTS CHALLENGE / SEPTEMBER 4 – 5 / HENFOLD LANE, DORKING
Get wet, wild and downright dirty as the obstacle course of all obstacle courses – Nuts Challenge – returns to the wilds of the Surrey Hills. Choose from 7, 14, 21 or 28k races for a ridiculously fun-fuelled day of fitness.
For more information, visit thenutschallenge.co.uk
HASLEMERE WALKING FESTIVAL / SEPTEMBER 10 – 11 / HASLEMERE
One foot in front of the other and repeat with gayful joy. After the success of last year’s inaugural festival, the Haslemere Walking Festival returns. An excellent opportunity for people to learn about Haslemere’s history and wildlife while enjoying some of the charming walking areas both within Haslemere and the surrounding countryside.
For more information, visit haslemere.com
TWILIGHT RUNAWAY CHALLENGE / SEPTEMBER 11 / BLACKBUSHE AIRPORT, CAMBERLEY
Whether you fancy running it, cycling, skating it, or even scooting it, head for Blackbushe Airport this September and participate in the Twilight Runway Challenge. Choose from distances of 3k, 5k or 10k before taking to the runway and raising money to support local causes.
For more information, visit twilightchallenge.co.uk
FARNHAM PILGRIM MARATHON / SEPTEMBER 12 / THE SANDS, FARNHAM
The fantastic thing about running events in Surrey is that you’re never short of a decent view or two. This September, the Farnham Pilgrim Marathon and Half Marathon are back as runners’ race from The Sands in Farnham to the halfway marker of St. Martha’s Church in Guildford and back. For those of you looking for more of a meander, participants can take part in a family walk. Celebrations aplenty take place at the finish line with bacon sandwiches and plenty to keep supporters and spectators entertained throughout the day.
For more information, visit farnhampilgrim.org.uk
THE FOX ULTRA / SEPTEMBER 18 / THE FOX WAY
Starting at 7 am, The Fox Ultra is back for a 62km circular ultra-run route around Guildford. Organised by the award-winning AAT Events, enjoy this scenic concourse in the Surrey countryside this September and get set for some breath-taking views as you climb the famed Surrey Hills. from woodlands, grasslands and farmlands to the river-side scenery, if you like a spot of the countryside with your long-distance running, then this is the race for you.
For more information, visit aat-events.com
FIREWALK / SEPTEMBER 19 / FARNBOROUGH BUSINESS PARK
Can you handle the heat of rosy red hot coals beneath your feet? Feel the fiery coals underfoot and raise the much-needed money for local charity Phyllis Tuckwell Hospice. Taking place on the Farnborough Business Park, do you dare take on the path of coals that lay in front of you? Walkers must be aged 16 and over. Sign up online to reserve your spot on the hot stuff.
For more information, visit pth.org.uk
MERCER SURREY HALF MARATHON / SEPTEMBER 26 / WOKING > GUILDFORD
Regarded as one of the UK’s best half marathon road races, sign up, set goals and beat PBs – all whilst raising money for a multitude of charities. Or, if you’re just planning to watch, be sure to check out the route so that you know where to go to support all the racers.
For more information, visit aat-events.com
THE SURREY HILLS CHALLENGE / SEPTEMBER 26 / DENBIES WINE ESTATE, DORKING
Get set for the Surrey Hills Challenge and run like the wind! Tipped as the biggest sporting challenge in Surrey, participants can enter one of five different challenges that will take in the scenic views and the steep verges of the Surrey Hills. Choose from The Ultra (60k), The Forty (40k), The Half (21k), The Ten (10k) and The Five (5k), so get your legs at the ready and fuel your engines for some mega marathon-running this September.
For more information, visit surreyhillschallenge.com
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