Event Information
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NEW date – 26th September 2021.
Come and experience our flagship aat: event – the multi-award winning Mercer Surrey Half Marathon. Whether you are preparing to take on London Marathon, completing your first half marathon or targeting a new personal best, this is the perfect fast and flat half marathon event. Complete with kids 2km and 5km races, Mercer Surrey Half Marathon welcomes all types of runners for an award winning experience.
We are working hard to make this a Covid-19 secure event, with full safety measures in place. For more information about Covid-19 safety measures, click here.
Event Manager: Fliss
Hey! I’m the Event Manager for Mercer Surrey Half Marathon. Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions about this event, or follow me on Instagram to check out all the behind-the-scenes action!
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Event Information
Routes
All race distances feature fast and flat routes – the perfect hunting ground for a new PB!
š Venue
Woking Leisure Centre, Kingfield Road, Woking, GU22 9BA
The Event Village and all event facilities are located in the main leisure centre car park.
š² Travel Information
We recommend cycling, walking or running to the event if you live locally.
The event village is easily accessible from Woking town-centre car parks and Woking train station. Please follow all of the up to date government guidance on safe travel.
š æļø Parking
There is no parking available in the event village unless you are a blue badge holder. The event village is a short walk from the city centre car parks, which you can find on Parkopedia.
š Road Closures
This event takes place on fully closed roads. Closure times posted below have been confirmed with the local authorities. If you plan to drive, please check before you travel.
All roads close at 07:30 on 26th September 2021, and will re-open within a few hours. The roads affected are listed below.
If you are require essentialĀ use of affected roads for a care visit, Meals On Wheels delivery, hospital appointment or similar, please fill in thisĀ contact formĀ before 1st September 2021Ā so we can come up with a suitable travel plan for you.Ā Please only fill in theĀ contact formĀ if your journey is essential.Ā
Prohibition of traffic on the race route betweenĀ 7.30am and 1pmĀ on the 26th September 2021.
| Road Affected | Part of the Road | Time Closed |
| Kingfield Road | Between Wych Hill Lane and High Street | 7:30am- 1:00pm |
| Vicarage Road | Entire length | 7:30am- 1:00pm |
| Westfield Road | Entire length | 7:30am- 1:00pm |
| New Lane | Entire length | 7:30am- 10:30am |
| Sutton Green Road | Between New Lane and Blanchards Hill | 7:30am- 10:30am |
| Blanchards Hill | Between Sutton Green Road and Clay Lane | 7:30am- 10:30am |
| Clay Lane | Between Blanchards Hill and the A320 | 7:30am- 12:00pm |
| A320 | Between Salt Box R/B and Mayford R/B | 7:30am- 12:00pm |
| Burdenshott Road | Entire length | 7:30am-12:00pm |
| Smarts Heath Lane | Entire length | 7:30am-12:00pm |
| Smarts Heath Road | Entire length | 7:30am-12:00pm |
| Blackhorse Road | Between Smarts Heath Lane closure and Saunders Lane | 7:30am-12:00pm |
| Saunders Lane | Entire length | 7:30am -12:30pm |
| Mayford Green | Entire length | 7:30am -12:30pm |
| Guildford Road B380 | Entire length | 7:30am -1:00pm |
| Westfield Avenue | Entire length | 7:30am -1:00pm |
| Wych Hill Lane | Between A320 Egley Road and Westfield Avenue | 7:30am -1:00pm |
Clearways ā No stopping or waiting on the race route fromĀ 6.00amĀ to 1pmĀ on the 26th September 2021.
| Road Affected | Part of Road | Time of Clearway |
| Kingfield Road | Between Wych Hill Lane and High Street | 6:00am- 1:00pm |
| Vicarage Road | Entire length | 6:00am- 1:00pm |
| Westfield Avenue | Entire length | 6:00am- 1:00pm |
| Westfield Road | Entire length | 6:00am- 1:00pm |
| New Lane | Entire length | 6:00am -10:30am |
| Guildford Road (B380) | Between Egley Road (A320) and Westfield Road | 6:00am -1:00pm |
| Smarts Heath Road | Between Saunders Lane and Mayford Green | 6:00am- 12:00pm |
| Mayford Green | Between Smarts Heath Road and Egley Road (A320) | 6:00am- 12:30pm |
Number Pick Up and Enquiries
UPDATE: Bib NumbersĀ are available for collection at the event only, participants should not expect to receive anything by mail.
Bag Drop
You may store your bags free of charge at our designated Bag Drop within the Event Village. Please attach the baggage label from your race number to your bag before you arrive at Bag Storage. We do not accept responsibility for loss or damage of property.
Toilets
There are over 100 toilets available within the event village, including some accessible units.
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.
Xempo Pace team
Event Programme
Registration details will be confirmed here and communicated to all entrants by email.
Training Plan
To make sure that everyone has the best possible chance of completing the 5km or 13.1 mile challenge, there will be 5km or Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced and Elite Half Marathon training plans available for free. Look out for further details soon!
Training planMassage
Our Injury and Performance Partner, Synergy Physiotherapy provide sports massage.
Sports massage is great for relieving muscle soreness and can prevent injury. Consider booking in with Synergy Physiotherapy today.
Synergy Physiotherapyš Awesome Medals!
Every finisher will be rewarded with a shiny Surrey Half medal – a great addition to any collection.
šø 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 ā please tag usĀ @aateventĀ when you share them on social media so we can ālikeā your posts.
š Fresh Fruit
Enjoy a complementary piece of fresh fruit at the finish line.
