The Box Hill Fell Race

Event overview

The Box Hill Fell Race is a BM-standard fell race organised by South London Orienteers. The course is a predominantly off-road, circular route around Box Hill, starting and finishing on Burford Spur with registration at the Stepping Stones pub, West Humble Street, West Humble, RH5 6BS (grid reference TQ170517). The course is fully marked and uses pink flags and orienteering direction arrows at some turns. The route distance is about 12.8 km with roughly 540 m of ascent. The event is held under FRA rules and has the relevant permit and associated UK Athletics insurance.

Entry, eligibility and race rules

Pre-entry is required; entry on the day is not available. The pre-entry fee is £14. Competitors must be aged 18 or older on race day. There is a limit on the number of runners imposed by the landowner; the organiser accepts extra entries expecting some no-shows. Transfers are permitted up to the organiser’s stated deadline. Runners are not allowed to wear spikes on the course. Competitors collect race numbers and timing chips at registration. Prize categories include overall individual Men/Open and Women, FRA standard veteran categories, and men's and women's team competitions (women three-to-score; men four-to-score); club vests are required for team eligibility. The organiser may impose mandatory kit, such as a waterproof jacket, if adverse weather is forecast. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.