The Farnham Pilgrim Marathon
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Farnham Pilgrim Marathon
The Farnham Pilgrim Marathon event takes place on 13 September 2026 at Myrtle's Courtyard, Hampton Estate, Littleworth Road, Seale GU10 1JH. The event is organised by The Rotary Club of Farnham Weyside and Farnham Town Running Club, with proceeds distributed to local charities.
Distances
- Marathon: full marathon on Pilgrims Way and North Downs Way
- Half marathon: half marathon on shared trail sections
The route follows sections of the Pilgrims Way and the North Downs Way and passes several landmarks, including five churches, an abbey, two manor houses, ponds, rivers, old mills, vineyards, and Pewley Down. The marathon course also passes St Martha's Church at the halfway point and mentions llamas along the route.
Logistics include a start and finish area at Myrtle's Courtyard with free parking on site and an event village offering food, drink, and a massage area. Race numbers must be collected before the race at the main event tent. The event is chip timed by Sports Timing Solutions. Marshals and water stations are placed at strategic points along both routes. Final race instructions are provided to participants prior to the event. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.