THE SPORTS LOCKER
Ready to get sweaty? Get out and about and enjoy some simply breath-taking sports events taking place in Surrey this September. Guided trail runs, night swimming, scootering on an airport’s runaway? From participating to spectating – find out what’s in this months Sports Locker.
TRIBE X MAVERICK RUN FREE / SEPTEMBER 2 / CRANLEIGH SHOWGROUND
Say ‘hello’ to September and venture into the heart of the Surrey Hills for the epically beautiful and breath-taking trail run. Open to all abilities and runners, choose from a half marathon or an 11k route, raise money to fight modern-day slavery and join the thousands of Tribe Runners who have already helped make a difference.
For more information, visit maverick-race.com
SHERE HILL CLIMB / SEPTEMBER 3 / STAPLE LANE, NR GUILDFORD
For an automotive sportive, why not participate in the legendary Shere Hill Climb? With over 175 vehicles expected to make the climb, the event itself is a great day out for spectators. Witness vehicles, young and old, super and slight, take the excellent motoring test to climb Staple Lane on the outskirts of Guildford. In addition, visitors can expect to find stalls, activities and entertainment throughout the day.
For more information, visit sherehillclimb.co.uk
GUILDFORD WALKFEST / SEPTEMBER 7, 10 + 21 / BLACKHEATH – ALBURY, FARLEY HEATH – PEASLAKE
Love to walk? Join like-minded lovers of a good ramble and sign for Back On Track’s Guildford WalkFest. Taking in the lush surroundings of the historic market town of Guildford, discover hidden gems lying in wait as you navigate circular routes from Blackheath to Albury, a twilight walk of Blackheath’s hidden paths, as well as a Farley Heath – Peaslake route.
For more information, visit backontrack.live
SEPTEMBER RACING WEEKEND / SEPTEMBER 8 + 9 / ASCOT RACECOURSE
The September Racing Weekend at Ascot presents two days of fantastic late summer Flat racing. A relaxed and sociable atmosphere fills the racecourse, with racegoers catching up with friends and enjoying a picnic on the lawns whilst viewing thrilling action on the track. The racing highlight of the Saturday is the Lavazza Stakes, a valuable Heritage Handicap run over a mile-and-a-half. Sound good?
For more information, visit ascot.com
ENGLAND RUGBY GROUP STAGE SCREENINGS / SEPTEMBER 9 – OCTOBER 7 / TWICKENHAM STADIUM
The Rugby World Cup kicks off this September. Taking place just a hop, skip and a ferry / Euro Star away in France, if you’re keen to be part of the action but can’t get across the channel, then Twickenham, the home of England Rugby, is the place to be. Enjoy Group Stage screenings, with plenty of activities and extras planned to keep you entertained throughout the day. Tickets cost £10, and under 16s go free.
For more information, visit twickenhamstadium.com
CMPP TWILIGHT RUNWAY CHALLENGE / SEPTEMBER 16 / BLACKBUSHE AIRPORT, CAMBERLEY
Whether you fancy running, walking, cycling, skating, 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
WOKING VS EBBSFLEET UNITED / SEPTEMBER 19 / THE LAITHWAITE COMMUNITY STADIUM
It’s been a slow start for Darren Sarll’s Cards, but hey, no one really takes much notice of the table at this stage of the season, do they? Or do they? Having started last season’s ‘almost-there-campaign’ so well, Woking will be looking to get the full 3 points available against Ebbsfleet United. Head to the Laithwaite Community Stadium this Tuesday and enjoy the atmosphere of the game under the floodlights.
For more information, visit wokingfc.co.uk
AFTERNOON FLAT RACING / SEPTEMBER 20 / SANDOWN PARK RACECOURSE, ESHER
Fancy a day at the races? Visit the Jockey Club’s Sandown Park Racecourse in Esher for an afternoon of flat racing with seven races on the cards. Watch for the race schedule as it’s announced closer to the time. Gates open at 11.30 am; there are 1/2 price tickets available to 18 – 24-year-olds, and those under 18’s get free entry with a full-paying adult.
For more information, visit thejockeyclub.co.uk/sandown
NIGHT SWIMMING / SEPTEMBER 22 / BUCKLAND PARK LAGOON
Get nocturnal and head to Buckland Park for a night swim with the Surrey Hills Adventure Company. Open to confident swimmers, get a fresh perspective and enjoy the delights of swimming in the dark. With sessions taking place throughout September and October, make sure you bring a head torch and book your space online.
For more information, visit theshac.co.uk
DORKING WANDERERS VS ROCHDALE / SEPTEMBER 23 / MEADOWBANK FOOTBALL GROUND, DORKING
Dorking Wanderers welcome Rochdale to the Meadowbank Football Ground this September hoping to add some points to the board. Can Marc White’s squad gain some momentum with a string of favourable results? Be the 12th man, show your support, and book tickets today.
For more information, visit dorkingwanderers.com
GUILDFORD FLAMES VS SHEFFIELD STEELERS / SEPTEMBER 24 / SPECTRUM LEISURE COMPLEX, GUILDFORD
The Elite Ice Hockey League faces off as Guildford Flames take on Sheffield Steelers in the weekend’s opening fixture of the league. Having narrowly missed out on last season’s championship, The Flames welcome the Steelers to their patch of ice in Guildford on Sunday in what will be an end-to-end game, with both teams looking to claim some early points to add to the league table. So book a seat and cheer on your home team.
For more information, visit guildfordflames.com
AN EVENING WITH HARRY REDKNAPP / SEPTEMBER 28 / G LIVE, GUILDFORD
Mentioned more than any other name in transfer-deadline day history (probably), former football manager extraordinaire and winner of ITV’s I’m A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here, the ever-colourful character Harry Redknapp comes to Guildford for an evening of anecdotes and tales.
For more information, visit glive.co.uk