Voted one of the best events in the UK by runners in the independent RaceCheck Awards in 2018 and 2019, come and explore one of Surrey's least-known trails – "The Fox Way" – to which this award-winning, long-distance running event owes its name.

A popular alternative to the London Marathon, The Fox Ultra presents runners with a unique opportunity to circumnavigate Guildford, anti-clockwise in April and clockwise in September (via Godalming, Puttenham, Worplesdon, Send, Clandon and Blackheath) – an impressive claim to tick off of any runner's bucket list.

The circular 62km ultramarathon – which can be completed individually or as part of a 3-stage relay team – is supported with 5 aid stations and showcases some of the very best views that the Surrey Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty has to offer; from woodlands, grasslands and farmlands to urban and river-side scenery – this event truly has it all.

Marathon and Half Marathon events set off later in the morning and follow shorter sections of this picturesque, mixed-terrain route so that all runners unite at the same finish line in Godalming.

Entry on the Day will be available at this event.

This event will not be Licensed.

All of our events are organised following government and governing body COVID-19 guidance. We will continue to ensure that we deliver safe and enjoyable events.

Event Details

The Routes follow the Fox Way and are mostly trail with some sections of open road, with events expected to start at the below locations:

Ultra Marathon - Godalming United Church, Bridge Road, GODALMING. GU7 3DU
Marathon (C) / Half Marathon (AC) - St. Marys Church, Perry Hill, Worplesdon, GUILDFORD. GU3 3RE
Half Marathon (C) / Marathon (AC) - Clandon Train Station, West Clandon, GUILDFORD. GU4 7TN

The first two Ultra Marathon relay legs will finish at the start locations of the Marathon and Half Marathon respectively with all events finishing at Godalming United Church.

Bib Numbers and timing chips will only be available for collection at the event, participants should not expect to receive anything by mail.

Results will be uploaded live to our website (internet connection permitting) and communicated to all pre-registered participants within 24 hours of the event.

All finishers will receive a Medal on completing their event and, subject to a competitive field of participants, Prizes will be awarded to the top three places overall - and the top place in each of the veteran categories (V40/V50/V60/V70) - for both females and males at each distance. Winners will be notified by email by the end of the following week where a presentation is not possible on the day.

Marshals will be present at key points on the course throughout the event.

Course Markings, including arrows, tape, and distance markers, will be visible on the course where necessary.

Pacers will not be offered at this event.

Facilities

Photography will be provided at this event, a link to which will be available on our website and communicated to all pre-registered participants within 24 hours of the event.

Suitable Medical Cover is provided at our events in case of a medical emergency. Participants must provide, during registration, details of any pre-existing medical conditions, disabilities, medication, or allergies that may be relevant in the administration of any medical assistance. Participants should also provide the same information on the reverse of their bib number (where applicable) prior to starting their event, marking a large, red X (or other contrasting colour, using the pens provided at registration) to the front of their number to alert the medical provider to any such information.

Bag Drop will be available at this event with items dropped at the Marathon and Half Marathon start locations transported separately to the finish. Whilst we recommend bringing as little as possible, participants can leave essential belongings with us while they run using the tear-off baggage strip on their bib. They can then present their number after the event to retrieve their item(s).

Water/Aid Stations will be available on the route - approximately every 10K (5 in total) – and will offer water, sugar/energy drinks and high energy snacks.

Toilets and sanitisation stations will be available around each of the start locations (whilst active) and at the finish for use throughout the event, with 2 portable toilets available at each water/aid station.

Refreshments are expected be available at the finish throughout the event from local vendors.

There are no dedicated Changing Rooms/Showers at this event.

Lost Property from an event will be kept for one month. If unclaimed, or ownership cannot be determined, lost property items will be donated to charity.

Prices:
Ultra Marathon - Relay: GBP 80.00,
Ultra Marathon - Individual: GBP 64.00,
Marathon: GBP 44.00,
Half Marathon: GBP 34.00

Time: 07:00 to 13:00