Surrey Hills Half Marathon

Guildford, United Kingdom • 3 Jun 2026

Event details

The Surrey Hills Half Marathon is a guided trail run that starts and finishes in Guildford, Surrey. The advertised distance is 13 miles. The event is organised by Running Adventures and has multiple dates, including weekend dates and a midsummer evening run. The listed cost is £25 per person. The event is run as a guided group activity rather than a race; participants should be able to run an average pace of 10 min/miles | 6 min/km for prolonged periods on trail.

Route and organisation

The route includes visits to St Martha's Church and sections of the North Downs Way. Other named highlights on some routes are the village of Shere, Newlands Corner and Hackhurst Downs. The exact route varies by date, but St Martha's Church and the North Downs Way are included on every outing. A guide who is an experienced trail and ultra runner, mountain leader, qualified guide and coach will lead the group.

Logistics and kit

Meeting point is St Martha's Hill, Guildford. Car parking is available and the location is a short run or taxi ride from a train station. A full kit list is provided before the run. Head torches are supplied for evening outings and Salomon trail shoes are available to try. Alcohol-free beer from Athletic Brewing Company may be offered at the finish, subject to availability. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

13 mi
Half Marathon (13 Miles)
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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