North Downs Ridge 50k

Dorking, United Kingdom • 22 Feb 2026

Event overview

The North Downs Ridge 50k is a trail ultramarathon organised by Freedom Racing on Sunday 22 February 2026. The race distance is 50k with a total ascent of 2,986 ft. The route is fully signed and the event qualifies towards a runner performance index for UTMB. The organisers state a 10 hour completion cutoff and a minimum age of 18 years. A mandatory kit list applies for participation. Entry details list an entry fee of £70, entries opening 6 August 2025 and closing 20 February 2026.

Course and logistics

The start and finish are at Denbies Wine Estate near Dorking. The route runs west along the North Downs Way to the edge of Guildford, passing Newlands Corner, Albury Downs and St Martha's Church, then retraces back toward Denbies and includes a loop through the Surrey Wildlife Trust reserve at Norbury Park. There are four checkpoints with food and drink provided at approximately 8, 13, 18 and 24 miles. Parking is normally in Dorking railway station car park, a 10 minute walk from the race base; parking at Denbies may be used if conditions allow. Dogs are not permitted and there are no on-the-day entries. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

50 km
2986 m+
North Downs Ridge 50k
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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