About Us

Leith Hill Trail Runners is a not-for-profit company, set up by experienced off-road athletes, Ian Giles and Dan Andrew, to organise trail running events in the area around Leith Hill, which, at 965 feet, is the highest point in South-East England. (It’s over 1,000 feet if you climb the tower!)

We've taken over the running of the Leith Hill Half Marathon and the UK Wife Carrying Race from Rob McCaffrey at Trionium, the previous organiser, who has done his time and deserves new adventures. Our first events are scheduled for March 2025. 

In future years we hope to reinstate the legendary Greensand Marathon as well as launch a 10k trail event for those building up to the half marathon distance.

Our aim is to showcase the thrill of off-road trails in the Surrey Hills for runners looking for something challenging and memorable. First-timers will be warmly welcomed, as well as the many who return year after year to test themselves against the hills.

Since starting his Trionium series of events in 2004, Rob has built up a reputation for great routes, organisation and marshals, who often appear in very out of the way places to offer support and jelly babies. We aim to continue Rob’s passion for the events and live up to his legacy.

We will be using a local school as Race HQ, choosing local suppliers when possible, and encouraging everyone to car share or take public transport. We will also donate our profits (taking nothing out for ourselves) to a local charity which, for 2025, is Mid Surrey Community Fridges They work tirelessly to rescue good, surplus food from supermarkets and stores so it can be shared with our local community.

Meet the team

Ian Giles

Dan Andrew

Leith Hill Trail Runners Limited is registered in England and Wales no. 15654552. Registered office: 2 West Bank, Dorking, Surrey RH4 3BZ.