Hard as Snails

Name: Hard as Snails
Start: 2022-05-25T00:00:00.000Z
End: 2022-05-25T00:00:00.000Z
Location: Shalford Park Car Park, Shalford Rd, Guildford GU4 8AA, UK
Rating: 4.8

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£22.00 - £25.00Free injury protection

About

Race along the awesome Pilgrims' Way in this mixed distance event. With both a 5k and 10k on offer, there is something for all abilities. There will be a few tough hills such as St. Martha's hill, embrace the burn as views will be rewarding. Race to earn your finisher's medal.

10k, and 5k

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Wed 25th May 2022

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Guildford, United Kingdom

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4.8
(19 Reviews)

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Elevation

20 to 50m elevation gain per km

Where and when

Location

Shalford Park Car Park, Shalford Rd, Guildford GU4 8AA, UK

Start times

Wed 25th May 2022

5k:

6:30pm |

10k:

6:30pm

Races summary

Here's what races are available for Hard as Snails

5km

£22.00

Free Injury Protection

10k

10km

£25.00

Free Injury Protection

Route information

This midweek 5k and 10k is the perfect excuse to get running and sneak another event in the calendar. This multi-award winning trail run is a great way to break up the working week. There will be a few hills throughout to get your legs burning, making that finish line feeling even more rewarding.

What's included

Finisher's Medal
Prizes for category winners
Water station (10k only)
Fully marked and marshalled course
Official race photography
Medical cover
Bag drop
Toilets

Finisher's Medal

How to get there

Shalford Park Car Park, Shalford Rd, Guildford GU4 8AA, UK

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By Train

Guildford Station is a 10-minute jog from the venue.

Event day logistics

18:30 Event starts

Registration

All race bibs will be collected on the day of registration. Please arrive in time to go through this process.

Age Requirements

All entrants must be 11 and older on race day to enter the 5k, and 15 and older on race day to enter the 10k.

Prizes

There will be prizes available for the top three places over and the top place in each of the veteran categories (V40/V50/V60/V70) for both males and females at each distance.

Bag Drop

There will be a bag drop available, entrants are asked to bring as little as possible

Toilets

Toilets will be available in the start/finish area and the car park. There will not be any toilets available on the routes.

Wheelchairs

Due to the terrain, unfortunately, wheelchairs users cannot participate.

Earphones/Headphones

Noise-cancelling earphones/headphones are prohibited. Other types of headphones/earphones are permitted but must be set to a low volume.

Dogs

Participants must not be accompanied by their personally owned dogs. Exceptions may apply if they are medical assistance dogs. You must contact the race organiser before signing up to receive special permission.

AAT Events

AAT events first came onto the scene back in 2004 and have since become one of the most renowned event organisers in Surrey. One of their flagship events is the Surrey Half Marathon which brings thousands of participants to Woking, Surrey for one of the UK’s best road running events. Beyond that, AAT has organised a number of different events ranging from stair climbs up skyscrapers, to mountain trail runs.

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FAQ's

Do I collect my race pack for the Hard as Snails on the day?

Yes, all race bibs need to be picked up on the day.

Can I bring my dog to the Hard as Snails?

Unfortunately not, dogs are not permitted to run with entrants.

Can I run with a buggy at the Hard as Snails?

Unfortunately buggies are not allowed at the event.

Reviews

4.8

19 reviews

5.0

Did the 5k in 2019

Excellent timing of the venue - mid week, 19.30. Very friendly atmosphere, very close to central Guildford.

Rachel P

5.0

Did the 15K in 2019

Really well organised race. Beautiful course, well signposted. Lovely atmosphere pre and post race.

Gemma R

5.0

Did the 15K in 2019

Beautiful evening run on a stunning if hilly route. The hills are totally worth it for the views from the top especially as it was a sunny and warm evening. Easy registration and number collection and a friendly welcome from the marshals. The 15km route was well sign posted with marshals at road crossing and most junctions. A second water stop for the 15km might have been a good addition but the race instructions did warn to bring own water if you needed so I did have my own as it was such a warm evening. The atmosphere at the finish was great - flapjacks, chocolate cake and bananas for all runners and a brilliant mobile bar in a horse box meant that people stayed around enjoying the sunset, chatting and clapping in finishers. The snail shaped medal is brill and free massages from Fitstuff clinic were a welcome treat and the free photos after the event were the icing on the cake. I always like the Snails routes but the finish line atmosphere was the best for this event so far.

5.0

Did the 5k in 2019

The course may be tough with loads of hill climbs but that doesn't mean this event is only for serious athletes. The atmosphere was fab and i am so glad i did it.

Sean C

4.3

Did the 15K in 2019

Good event, great course. Was hectic when the 15k runners passed some of 10k runners, especially where it was tight to pass. Everyone tried to accommodate each other’s needs, and apologies if I bumped into anyone in the process.

claire j

5.0

Did the 10k in 2019

thoroughly enjoyed well marshalled & sign postedOnly thing is the course is over 10k but ill be back!Congested start but soon files down if you're looking for quick start you'll need to push up to the front ….be good if the 15k's started 15min before the 10&5ks, I noted that the fast 5k runners were returning back down steep terrain while the majority were going up., a little tricky!

4.3

Did the 15K in 2019

Did not expect it to be that tough but we don't do races because they are easy! Thereseemd to be one sign missing so could have gotten lost, car park was listed to shut at 9 when the race started at 7, on a 15km (really tough course) doesn't leave enough time to get back, luckily they had a bit of leeway, none of this matters as I now have a freaking snail medal

4.7

Did the 10k in 2019

Very hilly but beautiful scenery and a great atmosphere. It was a little longer than a 10km and make sure you have shoes that work with different terrains as there was a lot of sand! It can get bunched up in places but you just need to be aware of the runners behind you as the 15km route goes off from the main group and then joins the 10k pack again. I will be back for 2020.

5.0

Did the 5k in 2019

Thought I would try the 5km this to see what it was like - although tough course - thoroughly enjoyed it. Would definitely do again - back next year for 10 km or 15km. Amazing team organising event and amazing volunteers all around course to. Thank you guys so much.

Great route, missing one important arrow

4.3

Did the 15K in 2019

It is a great race, very scenic and pretty route with varied terrain. Well organised parking and registration. Good atmosphere at the start with music water and a bar. But on the 15km route one arrow was missing a crossroads. I lost 5 minutes waiting for other runners to catch me up who knew the way and I was running both ways long for an arrow. That frustrated me as I wanted a veterans time. I would run it again as it's a challenging race with lots if ups and downs. But I would have liked a route map and I couldn't find one online or at the event.

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