The Godalming Run 2023

Takes place again on Sunday 21st May.
Further details will follow in due course via the dedicated website www.godalmingrun.co.uk

Now read what happened in 2022…

 The Godalming Run took place on Sunday 22nd May at the Phillips Memorial Park. The run marked the 10th anniversary of this special community event – a 1k Fun Run, 5k, or 10k race.

Sport Godalming organised the run alongside the Waverley Harriers Running Club and Godalming Town, Waverley Borough and Surrey County Councils. Once again, the event was generously sponsored by Charterhouse School which celebrated 150 years in the town. All proceeds went to Sport Godalming, a registered charity, and are used primarily to continue its support of local athletes, particularly those bidding for Olympic stardom.

Michael O’Sullivan, Vice Chairman of Sport Godalming, said: “It’s fantastic that the Godalming Run is coming back to town! We’ve all missed the event for the past two years and to celebrate its 10th anniversary we hope that more people than ever before will sign up. The run was first established as part of the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee celebrations in 2012 and to celebrate the London Olympics.

“It has become one of Surrey’s most popular running events, attracting hundreds of entrants year-on-year, and raising over £20,000 which has been used to support our local athletes to train and fulfil their dreams. With your support we can ensure this continues.”

Neil Boosey from Waverley Harriers Running Club added: “We are delighted to support the Godalming Run again this year with lots of volunteers around the course and competing in the races. It is such a wonderful community event, and we are calling on families, individuals, running groups and clubs to join in the fun.”

Runners set off from the Philips Memorial Park, with the 1k Fun Run beginning at 10.00am, the 10k at 10.30am and the 5k at 10.35am. The longer distances will be chip timed and there will be prizes for winners and medals for all runners.

Tim Ostle, Commercial Director for event sponsors Charterhouse School explains the highlights: “The fun runners will enjoy a loop of the riverside park area before finishing back at the Bandstand. The 5k and 10k routes head out along Borough Road to pick up the scenic River Wey riverside path before climbing into the grounds of Charterhouse School at Racquets Court Hill.

“Both routes enjoyed stunning views of the school, as the 5k run reaches the top of Racquets Court Hill before dropping back down, whilst the challenging 10k run meanders through undulating woodland trails surrounding the School. Both courses merge once again on Peperharow Road to follow the river back into Godalming. Those competing in the 10k event branched up Westbrook Road before returning to Godalming from the back of the station, finishing at the Bandstand.”

For 2023 registrations, please visit godalmingrun.co.uk

For media information, please contact Claire Allaker via email to claire@surreycreative.co.uk

The Godalming Run can also be followed on Facebook.