Challenging trail running events
around Leith Hill
Leith Hill Trail Runners
Leith Hill Trail Runners organise challenging, off-road events around Leith Hill, the highest point in South-East England, near Dorking, Surrey.
Our aim is to showcase the delights of running in the Surrey Hills to athletes who are looking for something challenging and memorable. First-timers are welcome, as well as those who have previously returned year after year to find out if they are tough enough to take on a hilly cross country half marathon or the UK Wife Carrying Race (with the chance of qualifying for the world championships in Finland!)
Using a local school as Race HQ, local suppliers of merchandise and encouraging everyone to car share or take public transport where they can, we are committed to minimising our carbon footprint. We also donate all of our profits (the excess of entry fee income over expenses) to a local charity.
Dont Just Take Our Word For It!
A runner’s race run by runners
- Mat Johnson, 2020 Leith Hill Half Marathon
The Leith Hill Half was, as always, beautiful and evil in equal measures! The fry up and beer at the end were a godsend
- Matt Home, 2024 Leith Hill Half Marathon
Brilliantly put together, great atmosphere and a super challenging, unforgettable course!
- Nick Wright, 2024 Leith Hill Half Marathon
The Leith Hill Half Marathon was voted the Best Race in Britain in 2015
- Runner’s World, February 2016
The UK Wife Carrying Race 2011 was voted the Best Adventure Race in Britain
- Runner’s World, February 2012