The Martian Race

The Martian Race

Sunday, 21 June 2026

Horsell Common, Woking, UK

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The Martian Race on 21 June 2026 includes 21km, 10km, 5km trail races plus a Kids' 2km race in Horsell Common, Surrey.

The sandpits on Horsell Common are famously the site where the Martians first landed in H.G. Wells novel The War of the Worlds. The 5km, 10km and 21km routes take runners through the heathland of Horsell Common. The route is flat with a mixture of shaded woodland, heathland, the famous sandpits and grassy meadows. The 5km and 10km routes are a single lap, the 21km is two laps.

The 2km 'Mini-Martians' race is around the McLaren parkland, all in close distance of the Race Village.

This event is organised completely by volunteers and all proceeds are distributed to local charities selected by the Woking Lions.

Distances/Events

Kids' 2K
5K
10K
21K

Location map

The start and finish is in McLaren Technology Park.

Please note: the map location may be approximate. Refer to the event website for start lines and course maps.

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This listing was last manually checked on 16 October 2025.

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