Hurtwood 50K
Dorking, United Kingdom • 6 Dec 2026
Event Overview
The Hurtwood 50K is a trail running ultramarathon that takes place in early December. The race starts from Dorking and follows the Greensand Way into the forested Surrey Hills, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
Course Details
The route is a "lollipop" shape, essentially an out and back with a 5-mile loop off the main trail. It passes through an area collectively known as The Hurtwood, taking runners up and over Leith Hill, Holmbury Hill, and Pitch Hill. The course is fully signed and uses reflective signage. A headtorch is needed for the final hours as darkness falls around 4:45 PM.
Race Information
- Distance: 50 km
Registration is available online only, with no entries on the day. The minimum age for participation is 18 years, and dogs may not accompany runners.
The event features aid stations at 7, 13, 18, and 24 miles. It is electronically timed, with live online leaderboards. All finishers receive a medal. A free energy bar is provided to all runners. T-shirts are available for a separate purchase.
The overall time cutoff is 7:30 PM, allowing approximately 10 hours to complete the course. The event is a qualifier for the UTMB runner performance index. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.