THE SPORTS LOCKER: FIXTURES AND EVENTS IN SURREY THIS JULY

THE BIG SWIM / JULY 1 + 15 / BUCKLAND PARK LAGOON, BETCHWORTH

Love wild swimming? Surround yourself with nature this summer and head for The Lagoon at Buckland Park for the Big Swim. Taking place between now and September, take part in a noncompetitive 2.5km swim loop in a relaxed environment and stunning location.

For more information, visit theshac.co.uk

AN EVENING WITH SUSIE WOLFF: DRIVEN / JULY 2 / G LIVE, GUILDFORD

Join former racing driver and Managing Director of F1 Academy, Susie Wolff, as she lifts the bonnet on her incredible journey to the top of motorsport. From the moment her parents first sat her in a go-kart, Susie felt it: the thrill of speed, the spark of something bigger. A little girl who dared to dream of racing on the grid. Told with clarity and grace, hear the inspirational story of a woman determined not just to compete but to redefine the race.

For more information, visit glive.co.uk

GUILDFORD LIONS RAFT RACE / JULY 4 / MILLMEAD, GUILDFORD

Oars at the ready as Guildford’s Big River Race hits the banks of the River Wey. Running for over 40 years, the raft race sees teams from around the town build their own seaworthy (or not-so-seaworthy) rafts to sail down the River Wey, all the while raising money for charity. In addition to raft racing, The Surrey Care Trust will be hosting their traditional Duck Race for families. So help raise money and get ready for some river racing.

For more information, visit guildfordlions.com

CORAL ECLIPSE DAY / JULY 4 / SANDOWN PARK RACECOURSE, ESHER

Coral-Eclipse Day is the ultimate day of summer Flat racing, holding seven thrilling races, including the Group 1 Coral-Eclipse. One of the most prestigious races not just in the UK, but in the world. Its blend of speed and stamina sees it attract runners from far and wide and makes it one of the most eagerly anticipated races of the season.

For more information, visit thejockeyclub.co.uk/sandown

DASH OF COLOUR / JULY 4 / FRIMLEY LODGE PARK, FRIMLEY GREEN

Fitness, fun and fundraising! In aid of Phyllis Tuckwell Hospice, enjoy some colourful cardio this September and enter the Dash of Colour event being held at Frimley Lodge Park. Run or walk the 5k circuit and get doused in powdered paint as you make your way to the finish, all the while raising the valuable pennies needed to keep the hospice running.

For more information, visit pth.org.uk

FESTIVAL OF SPEED / JULY 9 – 12 / GOODWOOD ESTATE, CHICHESTER

Goodwood Estate’s iconic event, the Festival of Speed, makes a welcome return to our calendars this July. A celebration of motorsport and culture, the Festival of Speed is the ultimate summer garden party packed with the glitz of the most glamorous sport. Watch on as cars and bikes blast up the Hillclimb and see some of the most famous drivers and makers of the motorsport world.

For more information, visit goodwood.com 

HURTWOOD ENDURO / JULY 11 / PEASLAKE, SURREY HILLS

Ready to test your endurance? Home to some of the best natural single trails in the South of England, head on this awesome MTB ride on private land in the Surrey Hills this July. Sign up online and get set for a day of ups and downs – the good kind!

For more information, visit hurtwoodevents.com 

RACE FOR LIFE – PRETTY MUDDY / JULY 18 / STOKE PARK, GUILDFORD

Get downright dirty this July and sign up for the awesome Pretty Muddy. Part of Cancer Research UK’s Race For Life, this particularly muddy edition of the race will see participants overcome all manner of obstacles in the muckiest way possible.

For more information, visit raceforlife.cancerresearchuk.org/

THE GUILDFORD CRICKET FESTIVAL / JULY 24 + 26 / GUILDFORD CRICKET CLUB

Like cricket? No! Love it? Yes! The Guildford Cricket Festival returns this July as Surrey take on Leicestershire Foxes on July 24 before taking on Northamptonshire Steelbacks in the Metro Bank One Day Cup (50 overs) on July 26. An established event in the Surrey sports calendar, Guildford Cricket Club on Woodbridge Road will again see some first-class cricket taking place just a swinging six away from the town centre. Get tickets quickly.

For more information, visit guildfordcc.com

BRIGHT SKIES SURREY HILLS / JULY 26 / DENBIES WINE ESTATE, DORKING

Taking place from 4 pm to 8 pm, sign up for the Dark Skies Surrey Hills trail run this July and enjoy an undulating, muddy and ultimately thrilling night run through England’s largest vineyard, Denbies Wine Estate. Choose from a 10-mile, 10K and 5K race. There are also 1k and 2k kids’ races for the little ones in your life.

For more information, visit wildrunning.co.uk

GUILDFORD TRIATHLON / JULY 26 / SURREY SPORTS PARK, GUILDFORD

Taking place at Surrey’s premier sporting facility, swim, run and cycle to glory at the Guildford Triathlon this July. Start with a 500-metre swim in Surrey Sports Park’s pool before a 100m dash and, finally, on your bike for 27k of cycling. Set some PBs or simply test your stamina in this triple bill of lung-busting activities.

For more information, visit runthrough.co.uk

NORTH DOWNS 50 ULTRA CHALLENGE  / JULY 31 / LOSELEY PARK, GUILDFORD

Sign up for the North Downs 50 Challenge this summer and enjoy a looped route set in an area of outstanding natural beauty of the Surrey Hills. Taking in chalk ridges and ancient woodlands, you’ll set out from Loseley Park taking in Chantry Woods, St Martha’s Hill and Newlands Corner along the way. Choose from 50 km, 25 km and 10 km routes.

For more information, visit loseleypark.co.uk

 

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