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Name: The Farnham Pilgrim Marathon
Start: 2026-09-13
End: 2026-09-13
Location: The Sands

The Sands, United Kingdom • 13 Sep 2026

Farnham Pilgrim Marathon

The Farnham Pilgrim Marathon takes place on 13th September 2026 and is based at Myrtle’s Courtyard, Hampton Estate, Littleworth Road, Seale GU10 1JH. The event offers both a full marathon and a half marathon option.

Marathon
Half Marathon

The routes follow sections of the Pilgrims Way and the North Downs Way. The course passes five churches, an abbey, two manor houses, ponds, rivers, old mills, vineyards and includes llamas on the marathon route. The marathon halfway point reaches St. Martha’s church and part of the route crosses Pewley Down and One Mile Path. The setting is within the Surrey Hills and the route includes trail and rural paths.

The event began in 2010 and received an award for Best New Event after its inaugural running. It is organised by The Rotary Club of Farnham Weyside together with Farnham Town Running Club. Proceeds from the event are directed to local charities. Free parking is available on site. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United Kingdom South East (England) The Sands

Race information

Website

Marathon

Full Marathon

Half Marathon

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

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