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Hurtwood 50K

Name: Hurtwood 50K
Start: 2026-12-06
End: 2026-12-06
Location: Dorking

Dorking, United Kingdom • 6 Dec 2026

Freedom Racing - Hurtwood 50k

The event takes place on Sunday 6 December 2026 at Dorking Sports Centre, Reigate Road, Dorking. It is a 50k trail ultra organised by Freedom Racing in the Surrey Hills. The published entry fee is £75 and the minimum age is 16 or older. Entries are not yet open; entries close on 4 December 2026.

Course and event services

The route is described as a fully signed long-distance trail with extra race signage. There are regular checkpoints with food and drinks at 7, 13, 18 and 24 miles. The course layout is an out-and-back with an additional 5-mile loop used near the front of the field. SportIdent race timing will be used, with live leaderboards and results. The published completion time limit is 10 hours. Registration includes a TRIBE bar to collect. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United Kingdom South East (England) Dorking

Race information

Website Registration

50 km

Hurtwood 50k

Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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