Mercer Surrey Half Marathon

Venue

The event village and facilities are located at Woking Leisure Centre, Woking, GU99 9BA

Travel / Road Closures

We strongly encourage walking, cycling or running to this event if possible. There are plenty of bike racks available for you to lock your bike, as well as lockers and changing facilities.

As deemed necessary by local authorities for the safety of all road users, clearways (no stopping/ waiting) and road closures (prohibition of vehicles) will be in effect from 06:00 and 07:30 respectively on 7 March 2021 and re-opened within a few hours. We apologise for the inconvenience caused; please be advised that we can plan to facilitate urgent pre-planned journeys such as care visits or hospital appointments if you contact us by 12:00 on 5 March 2021. We ask that you please be patient with our traffic marshals and remind you that the roads are legally closed.

Parking

There is NO PARKING at the event venue except for Blue Badge Holders. Find nearby parking options via Parkopedia.

Registration

If you enter the event before 31 January 2021, you will receive a personalised race number (with integrated timing chip) in the post. If you enter the event after this date, simply collect your race number from the information tent on event day.

Bag Drop

Bag storage facilities are not available at this event, due to Covid-19 safety. 

Toilets

There are over 100 toilets available within the event village and leisure centre.

Xempo Race Pacing

Xempo will be putting forward a team of experienced race pacers to keep you motivated throughout the run and perhaps even cross the finish line in a new personal best time.

Training Plan

Everyone has the best possible chance of completing the 5km or 13.1 mile challenge thanks to our Injury and Performance Partner Synergy Physiotherapy. There will be 5km or Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced and Elite Half Marathon training plans available for free. Look out for further details soon!

Massage

Thanks to Injury and Performance Partner Synergy Physiotherapy, all Mercer Surrey Half Marathon participants can enjoy a post-race sports massage in return for a donation to charity.

It is highly likely that you will need a sports massage within a 6 month training period to relieve muscle soreness / prevent injury. Consider booking in with Synergy Physiotherapy today.

Guided Meditation

Thanks to our partner lululemon Guildford, Mercer Surrey Half Marathon participants are invited to attend a complimentary pre-race guided meditation session with Bonnie from Rise lifecoaching. The 20-minute session starts promptly at 08:10 in the Wurlitzer Hall (along from Bag Storage) within Woking Leisure Centre. The visualisation is designed to enable anxious and nervous runners gain focus, release unwanted muscle tension, overcome feelings of overwhelm and replace negative self-talk with positive messages.

Stretch Session

lululemon Guildford are hosting 30-minute stretch sessions in the Wurlitzer Hall (along from Bag Storage) within Woking Leisure Centre at 10:45 – 11:15 and 11:30 – 12:00. The sessions will run on a first-come, first-served basis, so please arrive in plenty of time if you wish to take part.

🏅 Epic Medal

Finishers will receive an intricately designed medal to celebrate their achievement.

You can purchase an iTab on the registration page to customise your medal with your name and finish time.

Are medals not your thing? You can donate £1 of your entry fee towards planting new trees in Scotland, thanks to Tees Not Trees. Simply select the option on the entry form.

💁 Awesome Head Buffs

All entrants will get an awesome head buff to wear on race day. Great for keeping you warm in cold conditions!

📸 Free Photos

Smile for the camera! Epic Action Imagery will be taking photos out on the course and at the finish line. Photos will be available to download for free shortly after the event. Tag us at @aatevent when you share them on social media, so we can “like” your posts.

🥤 Free Yazoo

Great for a recovery boost at the finish line! Enjoy a well-earned and popular treat.

🍌 Fresh Fruit

Enjoy a complimentary piece of fresh fruit. Banana’s are great for quickly restoring your energy supplies after exercise.