- Sat 10 Oct 2026
08:30
Age 17 & over
£28
- 21 km trail running + 1551 ft ascent
Event overview
The Hurt is back this autumn. Get your name down and put it in your diary.
After a brief hiatus, and because of popular demand, guess what's back?! The Hurt is back! Come and join the toughest trail run in the South East, by the same team which delivers the much-loved G3 Series.
There will be joy. There will be some hurt. There will be glory.
Highlights
- Challenging trails set in the stunning Hurtwood Forest, Surrey Hills
- Technical ascents and descents for seasoned trail runners
- Lush woodland and breathtaking views throughout the course
- Varied terrain including singletrack, forest paths, and open clearings
- Well-supported aid stations and enthusiastic volunteer crew
- Unique, medal-worthy finish for all participants
Will it hurt? Come and find out.
This event is part of The Hurt.
Event photos
- Average fitness
- Event village
- Newcomers
Timetable
Shoe type
Trail shoes.
- Bone conducting headphones only
- Hilly
- Mass start
- Way markers
- GPX available
GPX route
The route is displayed on the map above.
Overview
The route will have memories of the original Hurt route and with some new lung-busting hills! The Hurtwood forest, rocks, mud, babbling brooks and a bit more mud. It’s going to hurt.
- There is a small section of back road so be mindful of cars
- Volunteer marshals will be on the route
- Horses, mountain bikers, dog walkers; always be aware of others
- If approaching horses from behind, make yourself known in good time to avoid unwanted surprises!
- The area is popular with mountain bikers
- Free parking
- Rural
- Toilets
Event HQ
Hound House Road
Guildford
Surrey
GU5 9JG
UK
Parking
Free parking right next to the start line.
What's included
- Chip timing
- Map
Such a fun event! Stunning course - absolutely beautiful part of the country. The hills were great!! 😂 And the best people ever - Rory the director, the volunteers, and all the other runners. Loved my homemade jam 'trophy' and the homemade brownies at the finish! 100% recommend this event 💚 Katie S
I hope The Hurt is here to stay! Kevin E
Nice event this one, very undulating and some steep climbs along the way, halfway to being a ‘Brutal’ run (just without the water). Ben H
Very well organised in lovely surroundings and as tough as they come. I loved it! Alan D
My first time running the Hurt, and what a gorgeous course, loved it. Sharp, steep slopes are where it is at! Max K
Good hill run, and an ideal training run for a Welsh trail marathon in Snowdonia in 2 weeks. Well organised. Just got lost once going downhill. Thank you for the other runners shouting at me and a sign saying 'turn around'. Jonathan C
Amazing scenery and lives up to its name, which is exactly what you want. Tina W
This was my fifth time running The Hurt - it never gets any easier but always one of the first races on my calendar. The steep climbs are truly brutal, and the satisfaction of getting over the line means I'll be back for a sixth. Simon B
The course was incredibly challenging, however, very well marked out. The marshalls and support from spectators were greatly appreciated and kept me going throughout the course! Maddie S
Let's just get this out there first....Yes, it does live up to its name, yes it does Hurt, and yes it is in Hurtwood... Paula A
Horrendous but in a really good way. Beautiful scenery, epic views and a lot of pain! Iain C
Sustainability
- Lift sharing advised
- Plastic-free event
- Sustainability policy
- Age 17 & over
- Entries open
- Collect race pack
- Enter online
Entry fees
Early bird entry fee
£28.00
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