THE SPORTS LOCKER: MAY’S FIXTURES & EVENTS

HIKING CHALLENGE: SURREY THREE PEAKS / MAY 4 / BOX HILL, LEITH HILL, HOLMBURY HILL

Are your boots made for walking? Spend the day in the Surrey Hills this May and participate in this Surrey Three Peaks hiking challenge which will see you walking Box Hill, Leith Hill and Holmbury Hill in one day. Crikey. Sign up online and prepare for some epic views of the place we call home.

For more information, visit backontrack.live

DORNEY TRIATHLON / MAY 4 / DORNEY LAKE, WINDSOR

Swim, cycle and sprint your way to glory by competing in the Dorney Lake Triathlon. Providing a friendly environment for your fitness needs, choose from 4 different distances including Olympic, Sprint, Beginners and a Sprint TT.

For more information, visit dorneytriathlon.com 

INFLATBALE 5K / MAY 11 / STOKE PARK, GUILDFORD

Pump up the volume, and test yourself with this 5k course of inflatable madness at Stoke Park in Guildford this May. So gather a gang of mates and battle gargantuan-sized bobbing and bouncing obstacles for a day of ridiculous fun to increase your blood flow.

For more information, visit ukrunningevents.co.uk  

 

BEER ’N’ RIDE / MAY 11 / TITSEY BREWERY, TATSFIELD

Saddle up for an unforgettable gravel cycling experience as you traverse the stunning landscapes of Surrey and Kent in the heart of England. Welcome to “Beer’n’Ride” where the thrill of the ride meets the charm of a local brewery. Get ready to conquer gravel trails, savour craft brews, and embrace the spirit of adventure! Sin up online and get ready to beer ’n’ ride. 

For more information, visit titseybrewingco.com 

KELLY’S CYCLE CHALLENGE / MAY 12 / NR. ALICE HOLT, FARNHAM 

Returning for the seventh consecutive year, Kelly’s Cycle Challenge returns to Alice Holt, near Farnham, for an excellent open road cycle ride raising money for local charities. Choose from three different courses, with distances of 74, 54, or 25 miles. Get the kids involved too, and accompany them on a 7-mile ride on the road and through the forest.

For more information, visit charity.kellystorage.co.uk

 

MAVERICK ADIDAS TERREX X-SERIES SOUTH DOWNS / MAY 18 / CRANLEIGH SHOWGROUND

Fancy a run? Starting at historic Polesden Lacey, sign up for the Maverick Addidas Terrex Original and experience a challenging trail that’ll see you run through ancient woodlands, picturesque countryside and, of course, a few ups and downs thrown in for good measure.

For more information, visit maverick-race.com  

 

THE DISTINGUISHED GENTLEMAN’S RIDE / MAY 19 / GUILDFORD – SURREY HILLS

Calling all distinguished gentleman and gentlefolk! Raising money for men’s health, don your cravats and press your tweed as you join 120,000 fellow distinguished folks in over 650 cities worldwide riding vintage-styled motorcycles in the name of charity. Arriving in Guildford this May, spectate or participate in this extraordinary and ridiculously gentleman-y display of style, sophistication and sport. 

For more information, visit gentlemansride.com 

 

LITTLE LUMPY  / MAY 19 / WOOLMER HILL, HASLSMERE

Little Lumpy is back for another classic sportive, offering riders the chance to ride an epic route ranging from 40 to 100 miles. Set off from Haslemere in Surrey and onto a course full of testing climbs of up to 8434 feet before taking in stunning views of the South.

For more information, visit littlelumpy.co.uk

NIGHTSWIMMING / MAY 20 / BUCKLAND PARK LAGOON, BETCHWORTH

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 later in the month, make sure you bring a head torch and book your space online.

For more information, visit the shac.co.uk

 

BRIGADIER GERARD EVENING / MAY 23 / SANDOWN PARK RACECOURSE, ESHER

Affectionately known as London’s Night At The Races, Brigadier Gerard Evening is the evening meeting that you don’t want to miss. Taking its place at the top of the pile as Britain’s richest evening meeting, it promises to deliver another memorable year this year. Right in heart of spring and with summer in sight, this evening has seen many a champion set foot out on the hallowed turf, and many a celebration off it! Get your tickets now and experience horsepower in full force. 

For more information, visit thejockeyclub.co.uk

SURREY STORM VS LEEDS RHINOS / MAY 25 / SURREY SPORTS PARK, GUILDFORD

Get prepared for action, thrills and the sights of top-flight Super League Netball as Surrey Storm host Leeds Rhinos in our 2024 campaign. Get to the game early and attend our fan zone where you can find all things Storm happening! Merchandise, confectionary and lots of fun and games. Before the game you can enjoy some food and drink located at the on-site Sports Bar ‘Bench’ where you can eat from the game day menu! Or, enjoy a coffee and a cake from our ‘Pitchside’ cafe.

For more information, visit surreystormnetball.co.uk 

 

THE FOX 62K / MAY 25 – 26 / BURY FIELDS, GODALMING 

The Fox Ultra is back for a 62km circular ultra-run route around Surrey. Organised by Run Through Trails, enjoy this scenic concourse in the Surrey countryside this May. If 62km sounds too much, then a 20km and 41km routes are available. 

For more information, visit runthroughtrails.com 

 

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