The Farnham Pilgrim Marathon

The Sands, United Kingdom • 13 Sep 2026

Event overview

The Farnham Pilgrim Half Marathon takes place on 13 September 2026 in Farnham, Surrey. The event is based at The Sands Recreation Ground, The Sands Village, Farnham, Surrey, GU10 1NE. Distances offered include:

  • Half marathon
  • Full marathon (optional)

Entry fee for the half marathon is £35. The event has an entry limit of 350 participants; current entries and remaining places were listed at the time of the source information.

Course and facilities

The route is mainly off-road and multi-surface, set in the Surrey Hills. It is described as a hilly trail course with scenic views. The event includes frequent water and refreshment stations, a large number of marshals, and free parking. A qualified first-aid service is provided at base and a communications system links marshalling points.

Entry, safety and refund policy

The organiser is The Rotary Club of Farnham Weyside. Runners and spectators attend and participate at their own risk; the organiser accepts no responsibility for accidents, injuries, loss or damage. Entrants must obey instructions given at base, by marshals or by the police, especially when on or crossing public roads. No entry fees are refundable except when an application is declined by the organiser. Entries are transferable online but cannot normally be deferred to a later year. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

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