Hankley Common 10km

Event overview

This is a guided trail run that starts and finishes at Hankley Common, meeting at Hankley Common Lower Car Park in Elstead, Surrey. The route is 10km. The session is run as a group rather than a race. The advertised cost is £16 per person. A car park is available at the meeting point.

Route and features

The route visits a replica section of the Atlantic Wall located in an area known as the Lion's Mouth. The concrete structure was constructed in 1943 as a training aid. Hankley Common is an active MOD training area and parts of the site have been used in films and television, including James Bond titles and a recent Avengers movie. The run follows trails that offer views across the common.

Pace, kit and logistics

Participants should be able to comfortably run an average pace of 10 min/miles | 6 min/km for prolonged periods on trail and have a suitable level of fitness. A full kit list will be provided before the event. Silva head torches will be available to try and Salomon trail shoes may be available for testing. The organiser has a partnership with an alcohol-free beer brand and an alcohol-free beer may be offered at the end of the run, subject to availability. Hankley Common is described as easily accessed by car, just off the A3. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.