THE SPORTS LOCKER
Get active and get out and about in Surrey with these awesome sports events taking place this month. Whether your spectating or participating, sweat it out and take a peek inside The Sports Locker and discover something new to do. Running? Biking? Hiking? Paddleboarding? You choose.
PADDLEBOARDING ON THE RIVER WEY / GODALMING WHARF
Get out and about this month and get your fitness fix on the water of the River Wey. Roar Outdoor are passionate about adventures in the great outdoors and hosts these excellent Paddleboarding sessions along the river. With unguided SUP hire available from Godalming Wharf, why not get in touch today and see where your next adventure takes you.
For more information, visit roaroutdoor.co.uk
GENTLEMEN’S DAY / JUNE 11 / SANDOWN PARK RACECOURSE, ESHER
Gentlemen’s Day at Sandown Park falls on the weekend between the Cazoo Derby Festival and Royal Ascot. This entertaining and competitive card is a must for anyone’s social and sporting calendars. Experience the thrill of hooves pounding around the track with highlights, including the Listed Scurry Stakes over 5f for 3yo – where sprinting star Battaash first burst onto the racing scene.
For more information, visit thejockeyclub.co.uk/sandown
SURREY GRAVEL X / JUNE 12 / ASHSTEAD & ESHER COMMON
Ever thought about off-road riding? Whether you’re a seasoned sprinter or thinking about starting off-road biking, this course is designed for all riders to give off-road riding a go. With four routes to choose from, take on the track trails and hurtle your way around the undulating hills of the North Downs. Travelling through the heart of Winterfold Wood, Hurt Wood and Pasture Wood, enjoy over 1500m of vertical ascent in what will undoubtedly be a fantastic day’s riding this June.
For more information, visit gloriousgravel.com
ROYAL ASCOT / JUNE 14 – 18 / ASCOT RACECOURSE
Royal Ascot returns for another year, promising five days of high fashion, Fine Dining and unparalleled racing. This internationally renowned event is Britain’s most valuable race meeting and attracts some of the world’s most illustrious racehorses to compete for millions of pounds of prize money. Ready to catch the action? From the Royal Procession at 2 pm sharp to first-class racing throughout the afternoon or communal singing around Ascot’s Bandstand in the early evening dusk – get set for five days of excitement, colour and entertainment.
For more information, visit ascot.com
SURREY 5 PEAKS HIKEATHON / JUNE 18 / SHERE VILLAGE HALL
Love hiking? Local charity the Surrey Care Trust is celebrating the 40th anniversary with its annual hike this June. Take in the stunning Surrey Hills and sign up for this 5 Peak Hikeathon this month as you choose from a circular route of 26 miles or a lesser, more linear route of 13 miles that will replicate the very first hikeathon that took place some 20 years ago. Raise money while wandering through some of the most beautiful spots the county offers.
For more information, visit surreycaretrust.co.uk
BROOKLANDS FESTIVAL OF MOTORSPORT / JUNE 18 – 19 / BROOKLANDS MUSEUM, WEYBRIDGE
Experience a two-day extravaganza at Brooklands Museum with the highly anticipated return of the Festival of Motorsport. Featuring three Double Twelve events, competition events, Test Hill ascents, food, music and fun for the whole family, mark the date in your diary and get ready to feel the need for speed – vintage style.
For more information, visit brooklandsmuseum.com
ENGLAND VS BARBARIANS / JUNE 19 / TWICKENHAM STADIUM
Celebrate rugby this month and catch this showcase event at Twickenham Stadium as England take on the mighty Barbarians. With the England squad making final preparations for their summer tour, watch this clash of titans as the Barbarians bring some of the most well-known names in world rugby for a match to remember.
For more information, visit twickenhamstadium.com
DENBIES NORTH DOWNS HALF MARATHON & 10K / JUNE 26 / DENBIES WINE ESTATE, DORKING
What better way to spend a Sunday than running around the exquisite site of Denbies Wine Estate near Dorking? Choose from a trail half marathon or 10k that’ll take you up, down and around this corner of the Surrey Hills. Love running with your dog? This event is now dog-friendly and features a canicross only wave with medals for pups that cross the finish line.
For more information, visit 209events.com
SURREY STORM WALKING NETBALL FESTIVAL / JUNE 25 / SURREY SPORTS PARK, GUILDFORD
This June, local Vitality Netball Superleague side Surrey Storm hosts their first-ever Walking Netball Festival. If you and your netball loving friends fancy some friendly competition, why not sign up your team to compete? The deadline for entries is June 1, so be quick! Not played walking netball before? Taking place 11-12 on Fridays between now and June 10, get involved for a wiggle and a giggle.
For more information, visit surreystormnetball.co.uk
ETON DORNEY TRIATHLONS / JUNE 26 / DORNEY LAKE, WINDSOR
Cycle, swim and run this June as you compete in the Eton Dorney Triathlon this month. Taking place at the esteemed Olympic venue, this traffic-free triathlon event is flat and very, very fast, which is perfect for first-time racers and more experienced competitors alike. Sign up today and participate as an individual or as part of a team.
For more information, visit votwo.co.uk
HARDER THAN SNAILS / JUNE 29 / PILGRIMS WAY, SURREY HILLS
Are you hard as snails? How about harder than snails? Think you can rise to the challenge of this excellent midweek trail run? As you run into the sunset, take part in this epic course that takes in the Pilgrims’ Way over the North Downs and into central Surrey. Setting off at 5.30 pm, weave through woodlands and rolling hills by choosing from a 10k or 5k and enjoy a well earned Aperol Spritz at the Horsebox Gin Bar post-race.
For more information, visit aat-events.com
EXERCISE FOR OVER 60s / EVERY THURSDAY / FARNHAM METHODIST CHURCH
Over 60 and want to stay fit and healthy? The available options can seem limiting sometimes, can’t they? While age is but a number, we feel as our body does, which is why staying active is so important. Taking place at Farnham Methodist Church, meet like-minded lovers of life while feeling the blood pumping around your body.
For more information, visit farnham.gov.uk