THE SPORTS LOCKER: FIXTURES & EVENTS IN SURREY
Get your game face on, it’s time for the latest instalment of The Sports Locker. Providing you with our pick of the best sports events, fixtures, classes and workshops taking place in Surrey this May. Whether your participating or just spectating, find out what’s on this month.
LANE SWIMMING / FROM APRIL 29 / GUILDFORD LIDO
If your inner dolphin has missed the sound of water gently lapping against your skin, the wait is finally over. Guildford Lido opens for the summer season this April, providing the perfect escape from the typical gym life. So enjoy a day with the family poolside and feel like you’re a million miles away from the hustle and bustle of Guildford town centre.
For more information, visit freedom-leisure.co.uk
ROYAL ASCOT TRIALS DAY / MAY 3 / ASCOT RACECOURSE
Are you excited about Royal Ascot? Before the main event in June, Royal Ascot Trials Day is the first Flat Meeting of the season and makes ideal preparation for some of the key races to be run at the Royal Meeting next month.
For more information, visit ascot.com
SURREY STORM V TEAM BATH / MAY 6 / SURREY SPORTS PARK, GUILDFORD
Prepare for action, thrills and the sights of top-flight Vitality Super League Netball as Bartercard Surrey Storm host Team Bath at Guildford’s Surrey Sports Park. So 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.
For more information, visit surreystormnetball.co.uk
INFLATABLE 5K / MAY 7 / 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
MAVERICK ADIDAS TERREX ORIGINAL SURREY / MAY 13 / POLESDEN LACEY, DORKING
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 SURREY HILLS CLASSIC / MAY 13 / CRANLEIGH SHOWGROUND
This May, the Surrey Hills Classic ride departs from Cranleigh Showground, promising cyclists a truly classic ride. With the Long and Middle routes taking in Leith Hill – the highest point in Southern England at 294m – followed by a ride around the Surrey Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and up Box Hill for those tackling the Long route. Your legs will undoubtedly be ready for that finish line beer.
For more information, visit ukcyclingevents.co.uk
KELLY’S CYCLE CHALLENGE / MAY 14 / ALICE HOLT FOREST, 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
EVENING RACING / MAY 16 / SANDOWN PARK RACECOURSE, ESHER
Evening racing returns to Sandown Park racecourse in Esher this month. So start the weekend early and head down to the racecourse on Thursday evening to celebrate the beginning of the summer months with this exciting flat race.
For more information, visit thejockeyclub.co.uk
17 MILE SURREY THREE PEAKS HIKING CHALLENGE / MAY 20 / BOX HILL, DORKING
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
HSBC LONDON 7s 2023 / MAY 20 – 21 / TWICKENHAM STADIUM
Take part in a weekend of wild celebrations as the HSBC London 7s tournament comes to Twickenham Stadium this May. With a party atmosphere expected throughout the weekend, expect world-class international rugby, live music, and many memories to make.
For more information, visit twickenhamstadium.com
LITTLE LUMPY SPORTIVE / MAY 21 / WOOLMER HILL, HASLEMERE
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
BIG SWIM / MAY 24 / THE SHAC, BUCKLAND PARK LAGOON
Love wild swimming? Surround yourself with nature this summer and head for The Lagoon at Buckland Park for the Big Swim. Taking place between May and September, take part in a non-competitive 2.5km swim loop in a relaxed environment and stunning location.
For more information, visit theshac.co.uk