Shere Adventure Race routes

The Long Event:

This event is designed for experienced Adventure Racers wanting an endurance test
You are allowed to start the event on foot or on bike
Only one transition is allowed from foot to bike or vice versa. You decide how long you spend running or on your mountain bike.
Using the waterproof map provided, you have 4 hours to find as many checkpoints as you can.
The map you receive at registration will be marked with 30 checkpoints.
You will be told the values of each checkpoint when you start.
If you are late back, you will be penalised 1 point for every 30 seconds.

The Short Event

You start on foot, and only one transition to Mountain Bikes is permitted.
Using the waterproof map provided, you have 2 hours to find as many checkpoints as you can.
There will be a maximum of 20 checkpoints to find. You decide how long to spend running or on your mountain bike.
You will be told the values of each checkpoint when you start.
If you are late back, you will be penalised 1 point for every 30 seconds.

Trail Adventure Event

This event is running only.
Using the waterproof map provided, you have 2 hours to find as many checkpoints as you can.
There will be a maximum of 15 checkpoints to find. You will be told the values of each checkpoint when you start.
If you are late back, you will be penalised 1 point for every 30 seconds.

MTBO Adventure Event

This event takes place entirely on mountain bikes.
You will be released individually every 30 seconds.
Using the map provided, you have 2 hours to find as many checkpoints as you can.
There will be 20 checkpoints to find. You will be told the values of each checkpoint when you start.
If you are late back, you will be penalised 1 point for every 30 seconds.

Mini-Trail Adventure Event

The Mini Trail gives a taster to adventure events and is a great first experience of off-road navigation events. Families with young children (aged 8-16) can take part together, as the distances between the checkpoints are relatively short. You have the choice of navigating solo or in groups, and you have 1 hour to collect as many as possible of the 10 check points available.

Event Details

What’s Included

1:25,000 OS Waterproof marked map
SPORTident Dibber
Race number
On-site support
Tea/ coffee and biscuits at finish

Raceday Logistics

Location: Shere Village Hall, Gomshall Lane, Guildford, Surrey, GU5 9HE

Please remember to collect your race pack, including your map, race number and dibber from the registration desk.

Timings:

07:30 - Registration Opens for the Long race
08:30 - Registration Opens for all other races
08:30 - Long race starts
09:15 - Mini Trail starts
10:00 - All other races start together

Kit List

For all races, you are recommended to have:

Your waterproof map (this is your most valuable possession in the race)
A Compass for navigation
First aid kit in case of emergency
Phone or money
Waterproof jacket (weather dependent)
Hydration and nutrition (including energy gels)
For bike stages, a certified bike helmet must be worn at all times
Map board or some other means of carrying your map on the bike stage (you can buy this at registration for £9.00)

FAQs

Can I hire a bike?

The event's bike partner is B1KE. You can hire a bike which will be delivered for £30, including a helmet and a water bottle. You must email the event organiser at least 4 days before the event in order to hire your bike.

Can I enter on the day?

You are allowed to enter on the day, but at an extra cost of £5.

Where am I allowed to run/bike?

Runners are restricted to public footpaths, bridleways, and certain tracks. Cycling is restricted to bridleways, rights of way, and roads (no footpaths). These are all marked on your map.

Do I have to close all gates?

Yes, it is essential to close all gates behind you even if you can see another participant approaching.

How do they decide the winner?

The winner is the competitor who has scored the highest number of points. If there are two or more competitors with the highest score, the fastest competitor wins.

Can I purchase merchandise on the day?

Yes, there will be a Tri-Adventure shop with merchandise and some other essential items. Cash only.

Shere Adventure Race reviews (4)

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Nic H 1 review
Did the MTBO in 2019
Great day out navigating around the Surrey countryside using a mixture of minor roads and bridle paths. Controls were well placed so that that too far to the next control.
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Jamie M 1 review
Did the Trail in 2019
Another great events and great to do something a little different than just hitting the trails. I usually go solo but see lots of people doing it together. Organisers are very welcoming and enthusiastic and they do great cakes!
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Maria H 2 reviews
Did the Trail in 2019
We completed the Mini trail - a new 1-hr trail run event with our 6 and 8 year old nephews. They absolutely loved it! It was a friendly event in beautiful countryside. A flexible start means you can get going ahead of the mass start. We have done several of the Sprint/Short 2 hour events before and the Mini Trail is a brilliant new addition.
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Susan 1 review
Did the Trail in 2019
Shere was our first family experience completing the 1 hour mini trail. Our 6 and 8 year old boys loved reading the maps with us, finding and clicking the checkpoints and running competitively around the trail with us. Tri-Adventure made the well organized event fun, easy to participate, and all with a friendly and welcoming atmosphere. We will be back!

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How to enter the Shere Adventure Race

Long

Short

Trail

MTBO

Mini Trail