Woldingham Marathon & Half Marathon

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£38 - £40
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The Woldingham Marathon & Half Marathon is one of the most friendly and organised events. With a stunningly beautiful course and all the amenities a participant needs, this is the perfect end-of-summer running experience. Come along for a challenging run, new friendships and a well-deserved medal, goody bag and t-shirt - great value!
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Marathon and Half Marathon
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9:30am Sun 27th Aug 2023
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Woldingham, United Kingdom
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4.5
(11 Reviews)
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Where and when
Location
Woldingham School, Marden Park, Woldingham, Caterham CR3 7YA, UK
Start times
9:30am Sun 27th Aug 2023
Marathon:
9:30am |
Half Marathon:
9:30am
Races summary
Here's what races are available for Woldingham Marathon & Half Marathon
Marathon
Distance
26.2mi
£40
Half Marathon
Distance
13.1mi
£38
Route information
The Woldingham Half and Full follows an out-and-back course and sees Half marathon runners complete it once, and Marathon runners twice.
Runners will start at Woldingham School and head out along the green valley towards the North Downs Way before reaching amazing Southern views of Kent and Surrey.
Next, runners will follow the short trail path straight through the wooded area onto Granger Hill and down to Tandridge Hill. A narrow, uphill path awaits which will bring you up to the top of the hill. From here, the North Downs Way awaits.
Runners will enjoy breathtaking views along the North Downs Way, down to the bottom of the hill for a short, scenic section of the Vanguard Way.
Next comes a stretch along the Ridge, and from here it's rolling hills left and right as you reach the turning back point.
Runners will then run up the grassy hills towards the trees and along the enclosed trail path back to the Ridge and straight down the Chalk Pit Lane.
Following the path along takes runners steeply up Pitchfront Lane back past Botley Hill Farm. The last section of the route follows the pedestrian path and reaches Knights Garden Centre, travels across Limpsfield Road over to High Lane, and then towards Woldingham Golf Club.
Finally, run along Park Ley Road, onto Woldingham Road and under the railway bridge for the last 2 miles as you cross the finish line.
What's included
  • Bespoke Finisher's Medal
  • 1m2go Mug
  • 1m2go Buff
  • Post-race goody bag
  • Additional food and snacks at the finish line
  • Chip-timed results
  • Bag drop
  • Aid Stations
Train
How to get there
Woldingham School, Marden Park, Woldingham, Caterham CR3 7YA, UK
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Parking
There is free parking available at Woldingham School, at the front near the driveway there will be a sign to direct participants to the parking.
Once parked please walk through into the school grounds to the front of the main house where the race will start and finish.
By Public Transport
There are trains to Woldingham Station from London and East Croydon - please check the timetable with the tramline.com.
Event day logistics
08:00 Registration opens
09:30 Both races start
*Please arrive with plenty of time to register, attach your number number and warm up.
Bag Drop
Bags can be left at the starting area, in front of the school, and will be watched over by marshals.
Changing Areas
There will be no specific changing areas at the school but plenty of areas around the front of the school where runners can change and prepare to run.
Aid Stations
Aid stations will be situated every 6 miles. If the weather plans to be particularly hot, please bring your own water with you to stay hydrated.
Toilets
There will be open portable toilets at the school available for use however there won't be any along the route. However there is a pub along the way at the called the Botley Hill Farm at the 8 mile mark if you are desperate.
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Spectator Info
Spectators are encouraged to congregate at Woldingham School where you can watch your friends and family cross the finish line.
FAQs
How do I get my race photographs from the Woldingham Marathon & Half Marathon?
Race photos will be emailed to all runners after the event.
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How do I find my results from the Woldingham Marathon & Half Marathon?
Results will be emailed to runners after the event as well as posted onto the VGW Marathon website.
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Will the event be COVID-19 secure?
Yes, there will be a number of measures in place including masks and face coverings, hand sanitiser stations, gloves and social distancing.
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Reviews
4.5
11 reviews
BigMedalAmazing medal
ActionHighFiveHelpful volunteers
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peter
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2.7
Did the race in 2022
Few marshals and the route was poorly marked, so recipe for confusion at various points. Expensive for what you got. Event website referred to a t-shirt and i was asked for my size when i registered, but no sign of it. Website made much of the 'goody bag', though that only included an apple, bag of crisps and, bizarrely, a 2021 tourism guide to Richmond.
jamie
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4.7
Did the race in 2022
The second time I have done this race and really enjoyed it again. Great organisation and lovely people.A challenging but very nice course.
rick
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5.0
Did the race in 2022
Well organized, marked. Very hilly, a real challenge but worth it.
zsanett
Star
5.0
Did the race in 2022
I will recommend this event for everyone. Hard but beautiful route. Amazing experience! Thank you all of the team who helped us on this run, climb….:)
caroline
Star
5.0
Did the race in 2022
Lovely staff. well organized and good fun
mariusz
Star
5.0
Did the race in 2022
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carly
Star
5.0
Did the race in 2022
Such a friendly, well organised event. A beautiful route and two brilliant back markers who were more than happy to chat to me and my friend and encourage us in the final miles. I will be recommending to everyone and returning next year. Thank you
Star
5.0
Did the race in 2021
What a fantastic course. Absolutely loved it, very challenging but that it the point. Amazing organisation and the course was very well marked out. Will definitely do again.
Frank S
Star
4.7
Did the race in 2019
This is a stunning testing race, superb location, it has it all, roads paths trails, hills, fast flats, I have done this now for the last 3 years and will be back for my 4th in 2020. The weather seems to be great, twice now 30degs.
John M
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2.7
Did the race in 2019
I didn't enjoy this course. The hills were ridiculously steep and plentiful - unless you are an elite athlete you will find yourself walking a fair chunk of this course, which entirely defeats the object. It was a cross country course - single file through the woods, nothing like a marathon course IMO. As we were running down a single file track trying to avoid the tree stumps, brambles and nettles, the quicker runners were coming back towards us along the same single file path at one point. My fault for not doing my homework, but don't enter this race if you want a nice flat 'run' - you won't be able to run for a fair chunk of it. There's no mile markers and very few signs so you are reliant on having another runner in view to know which way to go.On the plus side, the views when you reached the summit, were amazing - and the water stations had jelly babies :-)
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