THE SPORTS LOCKER – EVENTS & FIXTURES IN SURREY THIS OCTOBER

AGE UK’S COLOUR RUN / OCTOBER 4 / LOSELEY PARK, GUILDFORD

Live life in colour and join us for a joyful celebration on Grandparents’ Day, where families and friends come together to run, walk, laugh and make memories – all in support of Age UK Surrey and the work they do. Loseley Park’s beautiful historic grounds provide the perfect backdrop for this vibrant colour run. Whether you walk, jog, or sprint, there are routes designed for everyone.

For more information, visit ageuk.org.uk

KINGSTON HALF MARATHON / OCTOBER 4 / KINGSTON MARKET PLACE, KINGSTON UPON THAMES

Fancy a half? Sign up for the Kingston Half Marathon this month and get some steps in. Whether you’re using the race as perfect preparation for a late autumn marathon (like New York (4 weeks before), Valencia (8 weeks before) or Florence (7 weeks before)) or you just want the challenge of completing a half marathon. Organised by River Thames Running, you can be sure of a professional setup with plenty of friendly and experienced marshals to guide you safely around the course.

For more information, visit riverthamesrunning.co.uk

NIGHT SWIM / OCTOBER 9 + 30 / BUCKLAND PARK LAGOON, BETCHWORTH

Get nocturnal and head to Buckland Park for a night swim with the Surrey Hills Adventure Company. Open to confident swimmers, get a fresh perspective and enjoy the delights of swimming in the dark. With sessions taking place later in the month, make sure you bring a head torch and book your space online.

For more information, visit theshac.co.uk

BEAT BOX HILL / OCTOBER 10 / BOX HILL TRAIL, TADWORTH

Love trail running? Conquer Surrey’s iconic Box Hill on a clearly marked 21K, 31K, or 50K trail challenge with enthusiastic marshal support and a lively finish. Tackle ridgelines, woodland paths, chalky climbs, and flowing singletrack with honest elevation and big views. Finish in the event village to collect your medal and celebrate with fellow runners. Perfect for seasoned trail runners and confident first timers.

For more information, visit runthrough.co.uk

SURREY 89ERS VS LIVERPOOL BASKETBALL / OCTOBER 10 / SURREY SPORTS PARK, GUILDFORD

New season, new squad members, same passion. The Surrey 89ers welcome the league’s newest team to Surrey Sports Park this month, hoping to show the newbies how it’s done. After a promising season in 25/26, can Lloyd Gardner’s team take it to the next level?

For more information, visit surrey89ers.basketball

HAMPTON COURT PALACE HALF MARATHON / OCTOBER 11 / HAMPTON COURT WAY, EAST MOLESEY

Choose from the 10K and Half Marathon and run through history this autumn on a multi-terrain course that showcases the beauty of the palace grounds and riverside paths. This event is a crowd favourite for both new and returning runners, with a scenic setting and a brilliant race-day atmosphere.

For more information, visit runthrough.co.uk

MOTORSPORT DAY / OCTOBER 11 / BROOKLANDS MUSEUM, WEYBRIDGE

Enjoy an impressive track day, Test Hill ascents and exceptional displays at Motorsport Day held at Brooklands Museum this month. Competition cars from all nationalities and eras will be put through their paces on the adjacent Mercedes-Benz World circuit and later in the day, Test Hill will be in action. Expect to see a wide variety of competition cars from GTs to Touring cars and Group B rally cars.

For more information, visit brooklandsmuseum.com

NATIONAL LEAGUE CUP: WOKING VS LEICESTER CITY U21 / OCTOBER 13 / LAITHWAITE COMMUNITY STADIUM, WOKING

Woking’s season is starting to come alive, and after a convincing win in the previous round against Southampton U21s, the Cards will be hoping to make it to the next round. Show your support with a midweek fixture under the floodlights.

For more information, visit wokingfc.co.uk

BEE-LIEVE FOUNDATION GOLF DAY / OCTOBER 27 / WOKING GOLF CLUB

The stunningly beautiful natural heathland surroundings of Woking Golf Club will once again host Bee-live Foundation’s charity golf day. Format will be four-ball golf so even more sociable than in previous years! All the usual Bee-lieve fun and festivities will be in evidence as you buzz along the lush green fairways in true Bee-lieve style.

For more information, visit beelievefoundation.co.uk

GUILDFORD FLAMES VS DUNDEE STARS / OCTOBER 28 / SPECTRUM LEISURE COMPLEX, GUILDFORD

It’s where fire meets ice – Guildford Flames take on Dundee Stars in this Motorpoint Elite League fixture at Spectrum this month. Expect end-to-end action on the ice for this midweek meet of North and South.

For more information, visit guildfordflames.com

BRUTAL HALLOWEEN / OCTOBER 31 / HOGMOOR, BORDON

Whether you’re putting yourself through your paces or simply have a penchant for pain, Brutal Run is back for a muddy, ruddy, scary nighttime run. If the regular Brutal Run wasn’t enough, this October runners are invited to take on a 3.3k, 6.6k or a 10k lap in this spooky-themed evening of exercise that will test the toughest of runners. Be afraid; be very afraid.

For more information, visit brutal.run

THE SURREY HILLS MTB WEEKENDER / OCTOBER 31 – NOVEMBER 1 / HURTWOOD HIDEOUT, HOLMBURY ST MARY

A unique two-day mountain biking weekend in the heart of the Surrey Hills. Combine thrilling singletrack with stunning cross-country riding with a luxury village inn for your accommodation. Fancy camping in your tent, using the campervan or glamping in a bel-tent? Then choose the non-residential option and book your stay directly with the Hurtwood Hideout.

For more information, visit marmalademtb.com

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