The Shere 42k
24th September 2022The Shere 42k Multi-Terrain Event 2022
Date: 24th September 2022
Venue: Shere Recreation Ground, Upper Street, Shere, Surrey,
GU5 9JF
Surrey Trek and Run are pleased to announce that this years event will be held on the 24th September. We believe that this is one of the most stunning trail runs in the south-east of England, don’t just take our word for it check out Rocket Runner’s video blog on this page.
Surrey Trek and Run are pleased to announce that this years event will be held on the Saturday 24th September 2022. We believe this is one of the most stunning trail runs in the south-east of England, don’t just take our word for it check out Rocket Runner’s video blog on this page.
The 42k starts and finishs in the beautiful village of Shere, following a steep route out of the village up onto the North Downs Way
The 42k heads off to Leith Hill Tower via Wotton Hatch and Friday Street with stunning vista along all routes. Leith Hill is the highest point in the South-east of Englaand with views north to London and south to the English Channel. The 42k then follows the Greensand Way taking in other viewpoints including, Holmbury Hill, Pitch Hill, Raynards Hill, St Martha’s Hill and finally Newlands Corner before heading home to Shere.
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DEADLINE FOR ONLINE ENTRIES – MIDNIGHT WEDNESDAY 21st SEPTEMBER
To enter the Shere 42k
INDIVIDUAL
SHERE 10K- Men Open 18-40
- Men Vet 40+
- Mens Super Vet 55+
- Ladies Open 18-35
- Ladies Vet 35+
- Ladies Super Vet 45+
SHERE HALF
Shere Half Marathon- Men Open 18-40
- Men Vet 40+
- Mens Super Vet 55+
- Ladies Open 18-35
- Ladies Vet 35+
- Ladies Super Vet 45+
INDIVIDUAL
SHERE 42K- Men Open 18-40
- Men Vet 40+
- Mens Super Vet 55+
- Ladies Open 18-35
- Ladies Vet 35+
- Ladies Super Vet 45+
TEAM of THREE
SHERE 42K- Age 16+ (Any Gender)
Countdown to Shere 42K
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More Information:
- Registration will open in the Village Hall in Shere at 7.30am where you will receive your chip, race number, safety pins and map (if purchased online)
- Rules of the event
- How to get to us
- This is a chip timed event that will be clearly marked and marshaled, .gpx files are available to download and maps will also be available for a small fee when you register.
- There will be medals and t-shirts for all those taking part including spot prizes and of course special awards for the first in each category.
- Unfortunately there will no refunds for those who can’t now attend for whatever reason but we can defer you to next years event
You can enter on the day at registration which will be cash only but there is no gurantee you’ll receive a medal or t-shirt as these have had to be ordered weeks in advance but we will do our best!
There will also be lots of other activities to entertain friends, family and loved ones waiting at the finish line, including;
- Refreshments
- Music
- Morning Coffee and Pastries
- Free parking for runners and spectators
As a lead up to this event we are holding fortnightly Sunday morning trail runs which will include running sections of the route that will help with navigation and fitness. More information about this will be added in due course.
A few images from last years Shere 42k, 21k and 10k trail running event.
Runners World editorial on the Shere 42k
‘The area is an ideal setting for an offroad trail run,’ says Cain. ‘We staged our first
race in 2012 with 110 runners and received some really positive feedback. The first event was a 40km race, but we added a 2km loop on it over the Greensand Ridge and make it into a full marathon