G3 - no 1

Guildford, United Kingdom

Saturday, January 9, 2027

Choose your distance

15K· €36

Distance

15km

Start Time

08:00

Terrain

Trail

Difficulty

Beginner

Overview

G3 No.1 is the opening round of a long-running Surrey winter trail series, staged from Newlands Corner above Guildford and now in its 23rd year. The route is entirely off road: it crosses open meadows before dropping down steep, muddy descents, climbing back up on deep sandy trails and passing through beech and pine forest, with the return leg finishing on a tough climb to the line. Two distances, 10k and 15k, start together at 08:00 and share the same marked and marshalled trail until a split point; runners should expect horses, dog walkers and mountain bikers on the shared paths and take care at live road crossings. Finishers collect a medal and brownies at the finish, with free parking, a water station and two onsite cafes back at Newlands Corner.

Cracking views from the start at Newlands Corner
Steep, muddy descents and deep sandy climbs
Beech and pine forest trails
Tough climb to the finish line
Surrey Hills winter scenery

The practical side

Start / Finish

Start

Newlands Corner, Drove Road, Guildford GU4 8SE — start area with cracking views over the Surrey Hills

Finish

Newlands Corner, Guildford GU4 8SE — the finish is reached after a tough climb, close to the parking and onsite cafes

Terrain

Entirely off-road: meadows, steep muddy descents, deep sandy climbs, grass, rocks and beech and pine forest trails. Trail running shoes are required — road shoes are not advisable.

Route

The longer of the two routes follows the same trail from Newlands Corner, crossing meadows, dropping down steep muddy hills and climbing deep sandy trails through beech and pine forest. After the marked split point from the 10k the 15k continues on the extra section before the shared return, which ends with a tough climb to the finish line.

Getting There

The nearest station is Clandon, 2.4 miles away — approximately a 45-minute walk or a 5-minute taxi ride. The No. 25 bus runs from Friary Shopping Centre, Guildford.

Race Day

Race day is Saturday 9 January 2027. Both the 10k and the 15k start at 08:00. Collect your race number on the day — numbers are not posted out. Parking is free and marshalled; arrive early to park near the start. Finishers receive medals and brownies, and two onsite cafes serve post-race breakfast.

Good to know

What to bring

Trail running shoes (the entire route is off road)

What you get

Finisher medal

Chip timing

Free onsite parking

Fully marked route on lesser known trails

Chip timing & online results

Water station

Medals for finishers

Brownies for finishers

Finish line cake

Dedicated medical team

Volunteers helping along the way

Scenic views

Option to plant a tree instead of receiving a medal

Food after the finishBrownies for all finishers, finish line cake, and two onsite cafes for post-race breakfast and debrief

On the day

Food vendors

Marshals on course

First aid on course

Water on course1

Parking · FreeParking is free onsite at Newlands Corner. Follow the parking marshals' instructions once in the car park, and arrive early to secure a space near the start line.

Public transportThe nearest station is Clandon, 2.4 miles away — approximately a 45-minute walk or a 5-minute taxi ride. The No. 25 bus runs from Friary Shopping Centre, Guildford.

Before you enter

RefundsYou may cancel within 7 working days of your booking by emailing [email protected] and receive a full refund. Cancellations with at least 2 months' written notice receive a 50% refund of the booking price excluding transaction costs. Cancellations within 1 month of the event receive no refund, but the place can be transferred to a friend or family member. If postponed, entries are carried forward to the new date, or you can transfer your entry to another participant; if a virtual run is offered, you may accept it and receive a 40% refund.

TransfersPlaces can be transferred at any time up to one week before the event to another person, subject to the organiser receiving a completed transfer form by email with full details of the transferee and confirmation that they accept the booking conditions. Within one week of the event, entry fees cannot be transferred to a future event in the series.

DeferralsIf the event is postponed, your entry fee is carried forward to the new date and no further action is needed to reconfirm your entry. Entry fees cannot be transferred to a future event within the series within one week of race day.

If the race is cancelledIf the event is cancelled, entrants receive a refund less 5% to cover bank transaction charges and administrative costs. Where cancellation, delay or postponement is due to circumstances outside the organiser's reasonable control (including adverse weather, health concerns or ground conditions), the organiser is not liable for any inconvenience, expenses, costs, losses or damages suffered by participants.

Bad weatherThe organiser reserves the right to cancel, delay, move to an alternative venue or postpone the event due to unforeseen circumstances outside their reasonable control, including adverse weather, virus outbreaks, ground conditions or instructions from the emergency services. If start times are varied the event still goes ahead on the original day with no refund entitlement.

Minimum ageYes — participants must be aged 15 or older on race day.

DogsUnfortunately not. Not everyone likes dogs.

HeadphonesNo — for health and safety reasons personal music players and mobile phone use are not permitted during the event, so emergency services and vehicles can operate safely on the day.

€36

per person · entry fee

Guildford, United Kingdom

Saturday, January 9, 2027

Rory Macpherson (Rory Macpherson Ltd)

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Overview

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Good to know

Can I wear road running shoes?

Do both distances start at the same time?

How do I know which route to follow?

Will I receive my race number in the post?

Can spectators come and watch?

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