THE HURT 07 Jul 12
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The Hurt is back for 2012, the year of the 12k!
The course will be the same with a little bit more! And there's now a team or solo entry for the 24k also on offer. If you like serious endurance running, this could be the one for you.
A woodland wonderland of trees, tracks and terrifying hills, but you are rewarded with some spectacular views across to France (with good eyesight) and fast downhill running. The water station at 6km, marshals cheering you on and e-timing will make this another great event.
With kind permission from The Friends of The Hurtwood, The Hurt claiming to be the newest and most challenging 12k trail run in the South East. It might just hurt...
Open to fell runners, fun runners and walkers, if you like climbing and beautiful views this one's for you.
What:
12k trail run climbing through the picturesque alpines of the Greensand Ridge of The Surrey Hills. This magnificent event will offer superb scenery as you race through the pine forests of "Little Switzerland".
24k trail run offering solo or team entry. Teams of 3 can race together. Their combined time will produce the team time.
If you like hill running this is for you.
The course profile will be here soon.
Where:
Lawbrook Lane, Peaslake, Surrey, GU5 9QW
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When:
12k and 24k run 07 July 2012 - 09:00
Registration:
Enter online and collect your race number and chip on the day at registration.
Parking:
Parking and registration at Lawbrook Lane, Peaslake, Surrey GU5 9QW
The start is a 5 minute walk to Walking Bottom - follow the signs and look for the gantry and flag. NB: Much as it will be tempting to do so, do not park at Walking Bottom. Registration is in the event car park on Lawbrook Lane to which you will have to walk to. So you will have to walk double the normal distance!
Directions to the event car park and registration:
From the A25, turn onto the A248. Turn left onto New Road. Turn left onto Park Road. After 1km turn right over the railway bridge and immediate left towards Peaslake. At the first cross roads, turn right onto Lawbrook lane. Follow the event signs to the event car park.
From Ewhurst, at the mini round go straight over and up Shere Road which turns into Ride Way. Pass the Windmill Pub on the left. Pass a car park on the right. Before the top of the ascent, turn right onto a nameless road. Follow the event signs to Lawbrook Lane and the event car park.
Travel:
Nearest train station is either Ockley or Gomshall. Trains to Gomshall are few.
Nearest mainline stations are either Guildford or Dorking then taxi to Peaslake.
Baggage:
Secure baggage at registration in the event car park. Bags will then be brought to the finish line for you to collect once you have finished.
What to wear
Trail running shoes or spikes if you've got them.
Come prepared for steep ascents and descents, running on sandy and stony trails and single tracks.
Drop in on the guys below for all your off-road trail running needs.
Course
Starting and finishing at Walking Bottom car park under the blue gantry, the first climb is approximately 100m from the start. Then back round to the start before climbing again up the opposite side of the valley and then away to the summit of Pitch Hill. Then, down into the next valley and up again to the summit of Holmbury Hill, more steep climbs and gradual ascents. Then off the back of Holmbury Hill, returning to the finish via some more steep ascents.... but the final 200m is all down hill.
If you're doing the 24k, you get to do it twice! Keep your wits about you and follow the signs and marshal's instructions at the lap point.
The course profile will be here soon.
Timing
Chip timing - to be collected on the day.
First Aid
First Aid will be at the start / finish and marshals will be patrolling the course looking out for smugglers, strugglers and stragglers.
Toilets
Portaloos will be at the event car park.
Water
Water stations at the 6k mark and at the finish.
Refreshments
The Hurtwood Inn and the Peaslake Village Stores are both in the centre of Peaslake. Take advantage of them during your post race debrief...
Chocolate brownies and flapjaks will be on offer once finished. GU sports nutrition will also be at the start if you need a gel or such like before and during your race.
Don't forget
Look out for mountain bikers horse riders and other land users.
Dogs are welcome but please keep them under control, for their sake as well as everyone elses.
