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Box Hill Vertical KM

Name: Box Hill Vertical KM
Start: 2025-11-29
End: 2025-11-29
Location: Dorking

Dorking, United Kingdom • 29 Nov 2025

The Box Hill Vertical KM is a guided trail running event held in Box Hill, Dorking, Surrey, UK. Covering approximately 12.5 miles, the course is designed to achieve over 1000 meters of elevation gain in a short distance, featuring challenging hills through woodland, heathland, and open fields. The route includes technical climbs requiring scrambling, offering a tough but enjoyable experience for runners aiming to improve hill strength or train for mountain races. The event is non-competitive, run at a steady group pace suitable for those comfortable running around 6 min/km on trails. Participants receive a free alcohol-free beer post-run, and parking is available near the start at Stepping Stones Car Park. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United Kingdom South East (England) Dorking

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