Sun 21 Jun 2026
Woking, Surrey, UK
Martian Race
The sandpits on Horsell Common are famously the site where the Martians first landed in H.G. Wells's novel The War of the Worlds.
4 races
Event overview
The sandpits on Horsell Common are famously the site where the Martians first landed in H.G. Wells's novel The War of the Worlds. The race is in its sixth year and the route always goes through the historic sandpits which have been chosen as this is the theme and the name for the event. When you register for this race, you will directly benefit local charities.
Event details
- All fitness levels
- Beginner-friendly
- Event village
- Families
- Fancy dress
- Spectators
- Traders at event
Location
- Cafe
- Music
- Park
- Rural
- Secure bag storage
- Toilets
Sustainability
- Plastic-free event
Races at event
- Sun 21 Jun
- #1 of 4
Horsell Common, Woking
10K
09:30
Age 15 & over
£21-£30
- 10 km trail running + 52 m ascent
- Sun 21 Jun
- #2 of 4
Horsell Common, Woking
21K
09:15
Age 18 & over
£30-£47
- 21 km trail running + 110 m ascent
- Sun 21 Jun
- #3 of 4
Horsell Common, Woking
2K Mini-Martians Race
08:45
Age 4-13
£6-£9
- 2 km trail running + 45 ft ascent
- Sun 21 Jun
- #4 of 4
Horsell Common, Woking
5K
09:45
Age 11 & over
£15-£20
- 5 km trail running + 35 m ascent