THE SPORTS LOCKER: FORTHCOMING FIXTURES & EVENTS

SHERE HILL CLIMB / SEPTEMBER 1 / STAPLE LANE, SHERE

For an automotive sportive, why not take part 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 great 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 

 

GUIDED NORTH DOWNS WAY ULTRA RUN / SEPTEMBER 7 / ST MARTHA’S, GUILDFORD

Starting and finishing at St Martha’s, Guildford, this run features some of the best parts of the North Downs Way and surrounding areas, including the infamous Box Hill. Led by Matt Buck, an experienced ultra runner, running coach and Salomon athlete. This run is perfect as your first taste of ultra running, the route is taken care of and you will get the chance to learn from an experienced ultra runner, and get any running questions you may have answered.

For more information, visit runningadventures.uk 

 

GUILDFORD FLAMES V MANCHESTER STORM / SEPTEMBER 8 / SPECTRUM LEISURE COMPLEX, GUILDFORD

Guildford Flames host Manchester Storm in this return leg of this Cup fixture this month. Can Paul Dixon’s side bring the heat and get the points to progress through the competition? Snap up some tickets and find out this September.  

For more information, visit guildfordflames.com 

SURREY HALF MARATHON / SEPTEMBER 8 / WOKING LEISURE CENTRE

The Surrey Half Marathon and 2k Kids Race is back! Regarded as one of the UK’s best half marathon road races, sign up, set goals and beat PBs – all whilst raising money for a multitude of charities. Or, if you’re just planning to watch, be sure to check out the route online so that you know where to go to support all the racers.

For more information, visit runthrough.co.uk 

AFTERNOON FLAT RACING / SEPTEMBER 13 / 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 

RED ROSES V NEW ZEALAND / SEPTEMBER 14 / TWICKENHAM STADIUM

England will go head-to-head with the southern hemisphere’s best, the Black Ferns, at Twickenham Stadium this September. Get some tickets now or experience this monumental fixture in style and comfort by exploring the hospitality options!

For more information, visit twickenhamstadium.com 

 

SURREY HILLS TRAILBLAZER / SEPTEMBER 14 / WINTERFOLD, CRANLEIGH

Looking for some hints and tips on the best trails to ride in Surrey? Ideally suited to intermediate and advanced riders with a good level of fitness, why not take part in this guided ride that’ll see you speed, skid, twist and turn your way through the Surrey Hills this September?

For more information, visit marmalademtb.com 

 

NIGHT SWIMMING / SEPTEMBER 20 / THE SHAC, BUCKLAND PARK LAGOON, BETCHWORTH

Go 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 theshac.co.uk

TWILIGHT RUNNING CHALLENGE / SEPTEMBER 21 / 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 V SUTTON UNITED / SEPTEMBER 28 / THE LAITHWAITE COMMUNITY STADIUM, WOKING

Woking welcome Sutton United to their neck of the woods for this Surrey-based derby in the National League. Who’ll get the bragging rights. Turn up and find out at The Laithwaite Community Stadium later this month. 

For more information, visit wokingfc.co.uk 

 

BOLT ROUND THE HOLT / SEPTEMBER 29 / ALICE HOLT FOREST, FARNHAM

Raise money for local charity GUTS (Guildford Undetected Tumour Screening) and take part in the 12th annual Bolt Round The Holt, taking place at Alice Holt Forest near Farnham. Fun for the whole family, including Fido the dog, choose from a variety of races including a Half Marathon, 5k and 10k, a 5k and 10k canicross (with your dog), or let the little ones compete in their very own 1k race.

For more information, visit nice-work.org.uk 

LEARN TO ROLLERSKI / SEPTEMBER 29 / DORNEY LAKE, WINDSOR

Love to ski and slalom your way down the slopes, but struggling to find some snow-capped peaks in order to indulge your desires? Ever thought about rollerskiing? A great workout that will help improve agility and balance whizz your way around Dorney Lake near Windsor this April and discover your new favourite sport.

For more information, visit rollerski.co.uk 

 

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