THE SPORTS LOCKER
Get up and get active in Surrey this July with our pick of the best sports events and fixtures taking place across the county. Cycling, swimming, pre-season footie and more await in The Sports Locker.
GUILDFORD TOWN CENTRE CYCLE RACES / JULY 3 / HIGH STREET, GUILDFORD
Whether participating or spectating, expect Guildford Town Centre to become a scintillating sight of bicycles this July as the Guildford Cycle Races take place. Featuring races for all ages, sign up online to take part or simply take a pew somewhere in town and watch cycles aplenty whizz by.
For more information, visit charlottevillecc.org.uk
THE BIG SWIM / JULY 3 + 17 / BUCKLAND PARK LAGOON, BETCHWORTH
Love wild swimming? Surround yourself with nature this summer and head for The Lagoon at Buckland Park for the Big Swim. Taking place between now and September, take part in a noncompetitive 2.5km swim loop in a relaxed environment and stunning location.
For more information, visit theshac.co.uk
CORAL SUMMER FESTIVAL / JULY 5 – 6 / SANDOWN PARK RACECOURSE, ESHER
Sandown Park’s summer spectacular is back for a weekend of racing, entertainment and style. Friday is Ladies Day, offering racing, fashion and live music, while Saturday will see a Card of seven races featuring the sport’s biggest stars.
For more information, visit thejockeyclub.co.uk/live
WILD SWIMMING / DIVERS COVE, GODSTONE
Are you a fan of open-water swimming? Looking to switch up locations on your favoured swim spot? Divers Cove over in Godstone provides some excellent pay-as-you swim sessions, making your summer exercise routine that bit more fluid. Get lost in the idyllic Surrey Hills countryside as you swim in crystal clear waters found at the Cove’s previous incarnation as a sand extraction site.
For more information, visit diverscove.co.uk
RACE FOR LIFE: 3K, 5K, PRETTY MUDDY KIDS + PRETTY MUDDY 5K / JULY 6 + 20 / KINGSTON AND KEMPTON + GUILDFORD
Get downright dirty this July and sign up for the awesome Pretty Muddy. Part of Cancer Research UK’s Race For Life, this particularly muddy edition of the race will see participants overcome all manner of obstacles in the muckiest way possible.
For more information, visit raceforlife.cancerresearchuk.org
HURTWOOD ENDURO / JULY 14 / HURTWOOD INN, PEASLAKE
Ready to test your endurance? Home to some of the best natural single trails in the South of England, head on this awesome MTB ride on private land in the Surrey Hills this July. Sign up online and get set for a day of ups and downs – the good kind!
For more information, visit hurtwoodevents.com
DEVIL’S PUNCHBOWL 10KM SUNSET RUN / JULY 16 / DEVIL’S PUNCHBOWL CAR PARK, HINDHEAD
Get ready for all the ‘feels’ as you take on this awesome night trail run around the Devil’s Punchbowl. A multi-sensory 10km designed to be fun but tough will see runners take on some fantastic trails featuring plenty of hilly terrains. A guided trail run; this makes a great introduction to those new to trail running as well as runners who like to run with like-minded folk.
For more information, visit runningadventures.uk
TWICKENHAM LEGENDS TOUR / JULY 20 / TWICKENHAM STADIUM
World Cup winner, the legend that is Jason Leonard OBE, will be on hand to provide some locker room secrets to those joining this special Twickenham Legends Stadium tour. Line up in the tunnel and into the England changing room before discovering the mecca of English Rugby, Twickenham Stadium. Spaces are limited, so book your place today.
For more information, visit twickenhamstadium.com
GUILDFORD TRIATHLON + KID’S AQUATHLON / JULY 21 / SURREY SPORTS PARK, GUILDFORD
Taking place at Surrey’s premier sporting facility, swim, run and cycle to glory at the Guildford Triathlon this July. Start with a 500-metre swim in Surrey Sports Park’s pool before a 100m dash and, finally, on your bike for 27k of cycling. Set some PBs or simply test your stamina in this triple bill of lung-busting activities.
For more information, visit runthrough.co.uk
BRIGHT SKIES SURREY HILLS / JULY 21 / DENBIES WINE ESTATE, DORKING
Taking place from 4 pm – 8 pm, sign up for the Dark Skies Surrey Hills trail run this July and enjoy an undulating, muddy and ultimately thrilling night run through England’s largest vineyard, Denbies Wine Estate. Choose from a 10-mile, 10K and 5K race. There are also 1k and 2k kids races for the little ones in your life.
For more information, visit letsdothis.com
KAYAK & SUP HIRE / SATURDAY + SUNDAY / RIVER WEY, GODALMING WHARF
What could be better than taking to a kayak and making your way along the River Wey? Not much we say. As the summer sun beats down, sports activities by the waterside are a must. Join ROAR Outdoor and head for Godalming Wharf for a canoe journey that will not only give you a great workout but a great view of nature from the water.
For more information, visit roaroutdoor.co.uk
PRE-SEASON FRIENDLY: WOKING VS READING / JULY 23 / LAITHWAITE COMMUNITY STADIUM, WOKING
With a summer of international football in full swing, minds turn to the return of club football. Pre-season friendlies galore are in store and a chance for fans to catch a glimpse of next years player additions. After a narrow escape from the clutches of relegation from the Football league, catch the Cards take on semi-local opponents, League One’s Reading this July.
For more information, visit wokingfc.co.uk