Martian Race | 5K
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.
Enter now- Sun 22 Jun 2025
5K
09:45
Age 11 & over
£15-£20
- 5 km trail running + 35 m ascent
Event overview
The race is organised completely by volunteers and all proceeds are distributed to local charities that are carefully selected by the Woking Lions.
The event is growing with 2024 raising £16,500. When you register for this race you will directly benefit local charities.
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.
This event is part of Martian Race.
Event details
- All fitness levels
- Event village
- Families
- Fancy dress
- Newcomers
- Spectators
- Traders at event
Location
- Bag storage
- Cafe
- Music
- Park
- Rural
- Toilets
Route
- 1 lap
- Flat
- Traffic free
- Water stations
Sustainability
- Plastic-free event
What's included
- Cash prizes
- Chip timing
- Medal
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2K Mini-Martians Race
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Age 4-13
£6-£9
- 2 km trail running + 45 ft ascent
- Sun 22 Jun
- #3 of 0
10K
09:30
Age 15 & over
£21-£30
- 10 km trail running + 52 m ascent
- Sun 22 Jun
- #4 of 0
21K
09:15
Age 18 & over
£30-£47
- 21 km trail running + 110 m ascent