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Y2Y North Downs Trek / Run

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Y2Y North Downs Trek / Run

Sunday 21 March 2027

Now in its 20th year, the Y2Y North Downs Trek/Run follows the North Downs Way along the beautiful Surrey countryside. Choose between a 26.2 mile Marathon (starting in Guildford) or a 14 mile route (from Ranmore Common) with both routes finishing at YMCA East Surrey in Redhill. Each distance is well-marked with stunning views, undulating landscapes and occasional challenging hills.

We provide transport to both starting points and support stops en route stacked with drinks and snacks, as well as showers, changing, cake and hot/cold drinks at the finish back at the YMCA. Each route will have experienced leaders/backmarkers for navigational support. This event is open to ages 18+.

£35 | Marathon Walk or Run
Includes commemorative medal, technical t-shirt, transport to start and three support stops (incl. bacon roll halfway, plus teas, coffees, energy drinks and a variety of snacks).

£30 | Half-marathon Walk or Run
Includes commemorative medal, technical t-shirt, transport to start and two support stops (teas, coffees, energy drinks and a variety of snacks).

Make it a Downs Double!
Join us on Saturday 24 July for our new Y2Y Ultra (Redhill to Brighton) event!

Time

Starts 08:00AM

Date

21 March 2027

Distance

14 or 26.2 miles

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Y2Y North Downs Trek / Run

Location

Redhill,

United Kingdom

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Event information

Provisional timings

Please note times are subject to change.

Y2Y Marathon Challenge | 26.2 miles

7:00 am – Arrive at YMCA Sports & Community Centre, RH1 6JJ
7:15 am – Leave in YMCA minibuses for Guildford
8:00 am – Arrive at Guildford
8:05 am – Start Marathon Challenge
3 support stops at West Hangar car park Staple Lane, Box Hill & The Old Pheasantry, Mogador)

Y2Y Half-marathon Challenge | 14 miles

9:00 am – Arrive at YMCA Sports & Community Centre, RH1 6JJ
9:30 am – Leave in YMCA minibuses
9:45 am – Arrive at Ranmore Common
10:00 am – Start Half-marathon Challenge (2 support stops at Box Hill and The Old Pheasantry, Mogador)

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Route

The route is fully signed, however you can download the GPX route below for your GPS device, or view the Strava route.

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View the route on Strava

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Support stops

Our well-stocked support stops will have everything you need to fuel up en route with water, hot drinks, squash to drink and a wide variety off snacks from crisps, energy/trail bars, cake, jelly babies etc.

Support stop 1 (Marathon route)
West Hangar car park, Staple Lane
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Support stop 2 (Half and Marathon route)
Box Hill
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Support stop 3 (Half and Marathon route)
The Old Pheasantry, Merrywood Grove, Tadworth, KT20 7HF
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Training

We have a selection of free training walks and runs organised to help you get ready for your challenge. All are welcome to attend, whether you are booked on a YMCA Challenge Event or not.

Find out more about training

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Fundraise for us!

We offer great value for money with this event run at near to cost price and all support provided by volunteers. Whilst there is no minimum fundraising target for this event, we hope that you will be inspired to raise funds for us.

All fundraising in 2027 will go toward our Life Change Fund which was set up to help support young people in our community. In the past this has funded our Y Bus mobile youth bus, as well as furnished housing projects so young people have a home. By fundraising for us, you’ll be helping to give vulnerable young people a fresh start and the chance to build a brighter future.

You can also make a direct donation when you sign up for this event.

Set up a JustGiving fundraising page by clicking on the button below, or if you prefer the more traditional method of fundraising, please download an official sponsorship form.

Download our fundraising guide or read more about our tips on fundraising or speak to a member of our Events team who will be more than happy to help you with ideas.

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Find out more

For more information, please contact the Events team.

E challenge@ymcaeastsurrey.org.uk
T 01737 779979

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