Y2Y North Downs Trek / Run

Redhill, United Kingdom • 22 Mar 2026

Event overview

The Y2Y North Downs Trek / Run is scheduled for Sunday 22 March 2026. The event follows the North Downs Way through Surrey countryside and offers two route options: a 26.2 mile Marathon route (starting in Guildford) and a 14 mile route (starting from Ranmore Common). Both routes finish at YMCA East Surrey in Redhill. The route is fully signed and a GPX file and Strava route are provided for GPS devices.

Logistics and support

Transport is provided to both start points. Each route has experienced leaders and backmarkers for navigational support. Support stops on the Marathon route are at West Hangar car park, Staple Lane; Ranmore Common; and The Old Pheasantry, Merrywood Grove, Tadworth. The Half and Marathon share The Old Pheasantry stop. Support stops supply water, hot drinks, squash and a variety of snacks. At the finish there are showers, changing facilities and hot and cold drinks.

Entry and fundraising

The event is open to people aged 18 and over. Entry fees are listed as £30 for the Marathon and £25 for the Half-marathon. Each entry includes a commemorative medal and a technical t-shirt; the Marathon entry includes three support stops and the Half-marathon includes one support stop. There is no minimum fundraising target, and funds raised support the YMCA East Surrey Life Change Fund. Free training walks and runs are organised to help participants prepare. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

26 mi
Marathon – 26.2 Miles
14 mi
Half-Marathon – 14 Miles
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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