THE SPORTS LOCKER
From ultra marathons and cycling in the Surrey Hills, to e-foiling and wakeboarding, find out what’s on in the world of sports in Surrey with our latest guide to what’s on.
THE FOX ULTRA / APRIL 2 / SURREY HILLS
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 breathtaking 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
SURREY STORM VS SEVERN STARS / APRIL 3 / SURREY SPORTS PARK, GUILDFORD
It’s not been an ideal start to the season for Surrey Storm. With just a few points on the board, can Mikki Austin’s team get a much-needed win to push them further up the table? Catch your favourite netball team take on the Severn Stars at Surrey Sports Park in Guildford this April, and cheer on the squad.
For more information, visit surreystormnetball.co.uk
EFOILING / THE SHAC, BUCKLAND PARK
Take to the water (and the sky) this April and try your hand at the latest watersports craze, foiling (electric hydrofoiling). A tonne of fun, Reigate-based The SHAC are one of the first companies in the UK to offer efoil coaching and experiences. But what is efoiling? Think surfing, but hovering over the water at the same time. Sound wild, right? Get involved and sign up today.
For more information, visit theshac.co.uk
GUILDFORD FLAMES VS COVENTRY BLAZE / APRIL 6 / SPECTRUM LEISURE COMPLEX, GUILDFORD
Gather the whole family together for this fiery fixture and catch ice hockey’s Guildford Flames when they play host to Coventry Blaze this month. Experience the thrills and spills of end-to-end action on the ice, with the face-off scheduled for 6 pm. Kids go free!
For more information, visit guildfordflames.com
EASTER 50 CHALLENGE / APRIL 9 / THAMES PATH
Have you been training hard over the winter months? Ready for an Ultra Challenge? Setting out from the base camp of Royal Windsor Racecourse, walk, jog or run the various looped routes that’ll take you through Windsor Great Park and along the Thames Path for some breathtaking views. Choose from a 50km Ultra or 25km, and enjoy running in the great outdoors.
For more information, visit ultrachallenge.com
JUST PEDAL BIKE HIRE / DENBIES WINE ESTATE, DORKING
Spend the weekend cycling in the Surrey Hills and take advantage of Just Pedal’s superb bike hire service. Based at Denbies Wine Estate on the outskirts of Dorking, you’ll be perfectly placed to explore the scenic surroundings and ride in style. Whether you’re after a road, mountain, e-bike, kids, hybrid or gravel bike, Just Pedal have a range of models to choose from to suit your intended terrain and adventure.
For more information, visit just-pedal.com
KEW THE RUN / APRIL 9 + 10 / ROYAL BOTANICAL GARDENS, KEW
Legs at the ready! Kew The Run is South West London’s brand new road closed running event that’ll leave you breathless with the beautiful vistas you’ll encounter along the way. From the world heritage botanical gardens of Kew to a scenic tour of historic Richmond, choose from either a 10k race on Saturday or the half marathon route on Sunday.
For more information, visit kewtherun.com
THE UK WIFE-CARRYING RACE / APRIL 10 / DORKING
Not for the faint-hearted and ideally suited to those in a loving relationship who don’t mind being thrown over their partner’s shoulder, the UK Wife Carrying Race makes a return to Dorking this April. The winner will be invited to compete at the world title competition, taking place in Finland later on this year.
For more information, visit trionium.com
1-DAY ROLLERSKI COURSE / APRIL 10 / DORNEY LAKE, WINDSOR
Love to ski and slalom your way down the slopes, but struggling to find some snow-capped peaks in order to indulge your desires? Ever thought about rollerskiing? A great workout that will help improve agility and balance whizz your way around Dorney Lake near Windsor this April and discover your new favourite sport.
For more information, visit rollerski.co.uk
SURREY SCORCHERS V NEWCASTLE EAGLES / APRIL 17 / SURREY SPORTS PARK, GUILDFORD
It’s been a tough season for British Basketball League contenders Surrey Scorchers. With only a handful of wins to their name, can they find the points they need and cause an upset against their high-flying counterparts Newcastle Eagles? Find your voice and show your support at Guildford’s Surrey Sports Park this month.
For more information, visit surreyscorchers.co.uk
LEARN TO WAKEBOARD / QUAYS WAKE & SKI, MYTCHETT
With spring officially sprung, Surrey’s water sports activities have begun! Whether you’re a seasoned water sports lover or are thinking about taking a new hobby, Mytchett based Quays Wake & Ski have a number of activities for you to try. This April, why not get some expert tuition from the team and try your hand at Wakeboarding?
For more information, visit quays.co
WOKING VS WREXHAM / APRIL 23 / THE LAITHWAITE COMMUNITY STADIUM, WOKING
It’s not quite been the season that Woking had hoped for. Having spent the best part of the campaign languishing below mid-table, the now manager-less team must set their sights on seeing out the season on a high for the fans. Can 3 points be taken from promotion-chasing Wrexham? Show your support and find out later this April.
For more information, visit wokingfc.co.uk