The time is almost here for this years

Shere 42k/21k/10k Event 2026!

We just need to confirm a few things with you before you head down to us on Saturday.

REGISTRATION

  • Where - Shere Recreation Ground Pavilion, Off Upper Street, Shere, GU5 9JF
  • What3Words – ideas.cliff.narrow
  • For emergency purposes we recommend downloading the What3Words app yourselves to  make it easier easier for us to find you in case of emergency.
  • What time does registration open? - 07.30am in the race registration marquee at the top of the Recreation Ground. Please make sure you arrive in plenty of time for your race.

PLEASE CHECK YOUR RACE START TMES BELOW:

42K Start Time – 9.00am

21K Start Time – 9.30am

10K Start Time – 10.00am

 

  • Where to park - As you enter Shere, you will see signs directing you to the event car park, our parking marshals will then assist you as to where you can park your car on the playing field. Although we have plenty of parking (including an overflow car park) Shere is a very busy little village, car sharing and dropping off would be helpful and alleviate over parking at the event. There is a width restrictor as you come into the recreation ground (top end) (2.6m). We kindly ask you to respect our parking attendants, they are there to help you and to make sure you park on to the recreation ground in a safe manner.
  • Once you have parked, head to registration, please note that registration is not in the village hall this year instead it is at the top end of the recreation ground where you will receive your race number and chip. You will be asked to fill out next of kin details and any medical conditions on the back of the race number. Please make sure you attach your race number so it can be clearly seen at all times while you are on the trails. Safety pins will be provided at registration.
  • Bags and bikes can be left in the pavilion area. (at owners risk)
  • We will have three portable toilets on site and there are more situated in the village opposite Shere Delights.
  • Unfortunately there are no toilets available on any of the routes.

This year we are making every effort to be as environmentally friendly as possible by not using plastic cups and bottles so please bring your own cup/drinking vessel as we won't be supplying these on aid stations. If you are running in the 21k or 42k then you should be starting with at least a 500ml bottle of water.

Weather Forecast - We are expecting temperatures of 21 degrees and with mixed cloud and sunshine. So please dress accordingly and you hydrate regularly.

42k & 21k Competitors - Please take particular care as a lot of the route is exposed so you may want to consider things like, sun hat/caps, sun cream and salt tablets/electrolytes if nesessarry as we don't supply these on drink stations.

Dogs - We won't be allowing dogs to run on the day, sorry we feel that 21 degrees is too warm for animals to run in.

The Routes:

Even though the routes are fully marked we would highly recommend that you download one of the gpx files from our booking page: Route Maps

Signs and tape sometimes mysteriously disappear!!! We HIGHLY advise using some form of GPS system.

DRINK STATIONS

42K – 7 Stations - Orange signs/flags/tape/chalk spray on ground

21K – 3 Stations - Yellow signs/flags/tape/chalk spray on ground

10K – 1 Station - White signs/flags/tape/chalk spray on ground

For race day only, please enter the following contact numbers into your phone should you need to contact the race directors if in difficulties.
If you are unable to get to the next checkpoint or need to drop out then please call one of these two numbers below (available on race day only).

EMERGENCY NUMBERS ONLY - Please put these numbers into you phones and make sure they are fully charged on the day!
 

07766 541554 - Mick

07403 159120 - Danielle

07956 975396 - Elaina

A medical team are on hand on the day and ambulances will be called to any serious injuries. If you are feeling unwell on the day then please us know, please do not put yourself or us at risk.

If for whatever reason you have to leave the race, please carry on to the next checkpoint and let the marshals know so that they can inform the race directors that you have left the race and you will be collected. You can also call one of the numbers above.

There will be a back marker for all distances so please make sure you keep your number on at all times. We need to know you are part of our event!

When you have finished your race, you will receive your medal. There will be a small trophy ceremony roughly 20 minutes after the winners of each race cross the line. Some great prizes for the winners.
Who's going to be there?

The William Bray you will be able to purchase taco's and other refreshments throughout the afternoon.

Laura from Door Step Coffee for Tea/Coffees/Pastries etc. will be available for sale in the morning before the start of each race supplied by

Mount to Coast – Rory from Mount to Coast will be at the event with test shoes for you try on the day. You will be able to purchase shoes on the day too…

Instinct – A team from Beta Outdoors will be on there on the day to display some of the current packs/vest/belts that are currently being worn by many runners across the globe.

TOPO Shoes - They will be bringing test shoes with them for people to try out on the day. 

Shokz – The amazing bone conducting headphones will be available for you to try and to purchase on the day with a FREE gift.

La Sportiva - Come and check out their products, they will be showcasing their new Prodigio shoe's. Demo shoes will be available to try.

VJ Shoes - The best grip on the planet! these trail shoes from Finland are receiving lots of praise from top trail and ultra runners. Come take a look and try out the VJ Ultra and Maxx.

Shere Sauna - Our friends at Shere Sauna are inviting you to book a 45 minute Sauna/Plunge Pool afetr your race with limited numbers available from 11.00am for a fee of £8.00. Please book via their website, they are situated on the Recreation Ground by the swings and outdoor gym.

MASSAGE

Our sports massage friends

Sam Sparks and team from Sports Performance Solution.   

Will be at the event to massage and stretch those aching limbs (for a small fee of course…)

Finally...Please be patient with our staff, we have all worked hard to put this event on and we appreciate that there will be a few hot and bothered people but we would appreciate your support.

Safe journey getting to us and we wish all participants good luck

We look forward to seeing you all on the day from us all at Surrey Trek and Run