Sun 22 Jun 2025 Woking, Surrey, UK

Martian Race | 21K

The sandpits on Horsell Common are famously the site where the Martians first landed in H.G. Wells's novel The War of the Worlds.

  • Sun 22 Jun 2025
Horsell Common, Woking

21K

08:45

Age 18 & over

£30-£47

  • 21 km trail running

Event overview

The race is organised completely by volunteers and all proceeds are distributed to local charities that are carefully selected by the Woking Lions. 

The event is growing with 2024 raising £16,500. When you register for this race you will directly benefit local charities.

The sandpits on Horsell Common are famously the site where the Martians first landed in H.G. Wells's novel The War of the Worlds. The race is in its sixth year and the route always goes through the historic sandpits which have been chosen as this is the theme and the name for the event.

This event is part of Martian Race.

Event details

  • All fitness levels
  • Event village
  • Families
  • Fancy dress
  • Newcomers
  • Spectators
  • Traders at event

Location

  • Bag storage
  • Cafe
  • Music
  • Park
  • Rural
  • Toilets

Route

  • 2 laps
  • Flat
  • Traffic free
  • Water stations

Sustainability

  • Plastic-free event

What's included

  • Cash prizes
  • Chip timing
  • Medal

Entries

  • Age 18 & over
  • Entries open
  • Enter on day
  • Enter online

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Age 4-13

£6-£9

  • 2 km trail running
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08:45

Age 11 & over

£15-£20

  • 5 km trail running
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10K

08:45

Age 15 & over

£21-£30

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