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Y2Y North Downs Trek / Run

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Y2Y North Downs Trek / Run

Sunday 22 March 2026

Now in its 19th 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.

Transport is available to both start points. We also provide refreshments at support stops en route 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+.

£30 Marathon Walk or Run
Includes commemorative medal, technical t-shirt, and three support stops (incl. bacon roll halfway, plus teas, coffees, energy drinks and a variety of snacks).

£25 Half-marathon Walk or Run
Includes commemorative medal, technical t-shirt, and one support stop (teas, coffees, energy drinks and a variety of snacks).

Time

Starts 08:00AM

Date

22 March 2026

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

07:00 – Arrive at YMCA Princes Rd RH1 6JJ
07:15 – Leave in YMCA Buses for Guildford
08:00 – Arrive at Guildford
08:05 – Start Marathon Challenge
3 support stops at West Hangar car park Staple Lane, Ranmore Common & The Old Pheasantry, Mogador)

Y2Y Half-marathon Challenge | 14 miles

09:00 – Arrive at YMCA Princes Rd RH1 6JJ
09:30 – Leave in YMCA Buses
09:45 – Arrive at Ranmore Common
10:00 – Start 1/2 Marathon Challenge (1 support stop at 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.

Download the GPX route

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 (Marathon route)
Ranmore Common
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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!

To keep event fees affordable, the entry cost solely covers the expenses of organising this event. Whilst there is no minimum fundraising target for Y2Y participants, we encourage and hope that you will be inspired to raise funds for us.

You can also make a direct donation to the YMCA for this event.

All money raised from our 2026 challenge events will go towards our Life Change Fund set up to help young people belong, contribute and thrive through YMCA East Surrey’s charitable projects.

Join us in making a difference and creating a brighter future for young people.

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

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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