North Downs Way Ultra Run
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Event overview
The North Downs Way Ultra is a guided trail run that starts and finishes at St Martha's Hill in Guildford, Surrey. The route covers parts of the North Downs Way and surrounding Surrey Hills, passing through small villages, Denbies Wine Estate, Newland's Corner and the top of Box Hill. The run is organised by Running Adventures and guided by an experienced ultra runner and coach.
The advertised distance is 30 miles and the listed cost is £45 per person.
Logistics and participant information
The event is run as a group rather than a race. Participants are advised to have completed at least 22 miles in training and to be able to sustain an average pace of about 10 min/mile | 6 min/km on trail for prolonged periods. A full kit list will be provided before the run. Trail shoe models are available to test on request (Salomon Sense Ride 2 and Speedcross 5).
Transport notes state there is a car park at the meeting point and the location is a short run or taxi ride from a train station. Organisers may provide a post-run, alcohol-free beer subject to availability. If the event is cancelled by the organiser due to COVID-19, participants are offered a refund or transfer. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.