THE SPORTS LOCKER: FIXTURES & EVENTS IN SURREY THIS AUGUST

BOOT CAMP  / MONDAYS & THURSDAYS / IMBER COURT, ESHER

Looking to get fit quick? Why not try these outdoor Bootcamp fitness classes at Imber Court in Esher? Taking place on Mondays and Thursdays, enjoy a hardcore session of bootcamp-style exercises in the great outdoors to keep you on your toes and in tip-top shape.

For more information, visit imbercourt.com

SUNSET PADDLE / THURSDAYS / BUCKLAND PARK LAGOON, BETCHWORTH

Love stand up paddle boarding? Try something new this month and head for the scenic environs of Buckland Park Lagoon for a sunset paddle. This stunning Surrey Hills location offers the perfect escape for all paddlers.

For more information, visit theshac.co.uk

NORTH DOWNS 50 ULTRA CHALLENGE / AUGUST 1 / LOSELEY PARK, GUILDFORD

Explore the North Downs with a fabulous challenge setting out from a Guildford basecamp and a looped 50 km route which takes in some of the best of the Surrey hills, the North Downs Way, and the surrounding countryside. A route with real variety and some wonderful scenery and fabulous views out to the south, you’ll get full support and hospitality, and with 25km & 10K options also available, there’s a North Downs Ultra Challenge for everyone this summer!

For more information, visit ultrachallenge.com

PHYLLIS TUCKWELL MOTOR SHOW / AUGUST 2 / CHURT, FARNHAM

Following the success of previous years, the Phyllis Tuckwell Motor Show will return to its private venue in Churt, Surrey, for 2026. Hosts and avid motor enthusiasts Robert and Tanya have a magnificent collection of over 60 pristine classic cars, over 100 petrol pumps and thousands of pieces of memorabilia, and they kindly allow exclusive access to view their collection for the Motor Show supporters.

For more information, visit pth.org.uk

WOKING VS SUTTON UNITED / AUGUST 8 / LAITHWAITE COMMUNITY STADIUM, WOKING

The Cards open the 26/27 season, welcoming near neighbours Sutton United to The Laithwaite. After a turbulent summer, can the Cards bring back the good times and help kick the season off with a win? Find out this August.

For more information, visit wokingfc.co.uk

PROSECCO RUN / AUGUST 9 / DENBIES WINE ESTATE, DORKING

Glasses at the ready, The Prosecco Run returns to Denbies Wine Estate in Dorking this August. What more could you want? Prosecco and running! Choose from 5km to 10k, half to marathon to ultra you can complete as many, or as few, laps as you like of a 5.3km, 3.28 mile, looped course around the beautiful Denbies Wine Estate within the overall 7 hour time limit. Welcoming all abilities of runner – complete one loop and you’re both a finisher and a winner, or keep going and see how far you can get in the full 7-hour time limit and everyone gets the fabulous bespoke finishers’ medal.

For more information, visit phoenixrunning.co.uk

OPEN-WATER SWIMMING / DIVERS COVE

Are you a fan of open-water swimming? Looking to switch up locations on your favoured swim spot? Divers Cove over in Godstone provides some excellent pay-as-you swim sessions, making your summer exercise routine that bit more fluid. Get lost in the idyllic Surrey Hills countryside as you swim in crystal-clear waters found at the Cove’s previous incarnation as a sand extraction site.

For more information, visit diverscove.co.uk

TOUR OF THE HILLS / AUGUST 9 / SHERE VILLAGE HALL

West Surrey Cycling Club presents the 120km Tour of the Hills cycling event this August. Providing a challenging opportunity to try out all the main climbs in the Surrey Hills and with 100 riders regularly welcomed to the event, expect to be joined by likeminded cyclists who love a good long ride.

For more information, visit audax.uk

SURREY GRAVEL EPIC / AUGUST 15 / CRANLEIGH SHOWGROUND

Go on a midsummer epic gravel ride and get ready for the thrills and spills of MTB as your wind you way up, down and around the Surrey Hills. Take on the best of the Surrey Hills and the faster tracks to the West of Surrey on this 93km or 63km circuit. Starting from Cranleigh on the edge of the Surrey Hills, this ride includes four big climbs and some of the best gravel roads in the South East.

For more information, visit battistrada.com

SURREY WOMEN VS HAMPSHIRE WOMEN / AUGUST 19 / WOODBRIDGE ROAD, GUILDFORD

Enjoy the drama of 50-over cricket as Surrey Women take on Hampshire Women in the thrilling Metro Bank One Day Cup competition. Big scores, tactical battles, and plenty of excitement in a single day of action. Tickets are available for just £5 if you buy in advance of the match day.

For more information, visit surreycricket.com

DUCK N RUN / AUGUST 22 – 31 / WALTON-ON-THAMES

Fancy a brand new running challenge that might just send you quackers? Each day of the series you’ll receive one of our giant spinning ducky medals with 10 different colours to collect and each day you’ll also get a themed rubber ducky with 10 epic ducks to collect and believe me when I say we have some absolute beauties lined up for you. From Duck Dastardly to Mucky, Lucky, Plucky and *ucky Ducky, there’s a dirty duck for everyone! There will be a special ducky theme for each day too – get all your ducks lined up for this brilliant race series this August.

For more information, visit phoenixrunning.co.uk.

KAYAK & CANOE HIRE / WEDNESDAYS – SUNDAYS / GODALMING WHARF & DAPDUNE WHARF, GUILDFORD

What could be better than taking to a kayak and making your way along the River Wey? Not much we say. As the summer sun beats down, sports activities by the waterside are a must. Join ROAR Outdoor and head for Godalming Wharf for a canoe journey that will not only give you a great workout but a great view of nature from the water.

For more information, visit roaroutdoor.co.uk

 

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