Hurtwood 50k Route info and GPX
Total ascent is 4192 ft for the race. Leith Hill is the highest point in the route and it is a gradual ascent to it from Dorking at the start of the race on the way out, but a nice few miles of slightly downhill running on the return at the end of the race. Generally the hills are a mix of gentle ascent and short, sharp climbs - this applies to the downhills in the race too!
Hurtwood 50 - GPX file HERE
OS Maps online route link HERE
Downloadable OS Maps pdf file - Hurtwood 50 route map pdf
Komoot route page link HERE
We recommend having a gps device as backup whilst you are running - many running watches allow you to upload the route onto them, or Outdooractive is a great free app to enable your smartphone to be used as a gps.
Route Markings are small permanent discs that are generally fixed to posts with an obvious 'GW' (Greensand Way) on them in yellow. The race route follows 12 miles of the Greensand Way from Dorking, then leaves the GW for the 5 mile loop before re-joining it and following it back to Dorking for the same 12 miles as earlier in the race.
We will also use plentiful Hurtwood 50k specific signage throughout the route. These will be blue arrow signs with the FR from our logo on them, stapled to posts to guide you. These will have reflective tape on them so they are visible once it is dark.
Checkpoint locations
- 1 - 7.5 miles - Leith Hill - what3words - minus.bills.wash
- 2 - 13.4 miles - Winterfold Hill - what3words - things.hiring.scorecard
- 3 - 18 miles - Winterfold Hill - what3words - things.hiring.scorecard
- 4 - 23.9 miles - Leith Hill - what3words - minus.bills.wash
Road Crossings are the participants responsibility. Roads aren’t closed for the race and the route crosses quite a few; treat any road crossing / joining a road as you would on any normal training run. SOME crossings have race marshals, and they are to help highlight the road to participants and to increase visibility to motorists that there is something they should be aware of & take extra care.