Race Information
Everything you should need to know about The Godalming Run can be found below. If you need assistance with anything further then please contact us & a member of our race team will get back to you as soon as they can.
Water
There is one cupless water stop at the 5k mark. Bring a water bottle or soft cup to fill up. Water is also available at the finish.
This is a genuinely challenging course. Undulating woodland, steep climbs through Charterhouse, and a brutal final push up Westbrook Road. The winning time rarely dips below 38 minutes.
The Route
Starting from the Godalming Bandstand in Phillips Memorial Park, the 10k route heads out along Borough Road to the scenic River Wey riverside path, climbs into the grounds of Charterhouse School, then continues through undulating woodland. After exiting the woods the route heads back into Godalming before a final climb up Westbrook Road, looping back down to finish at the Bandstand.
Water
No water stops on the route. Water is available at the finish.
The Route
Starting from the Godalming Bandstand, the 5k route heads out along Borough Road to the River Wey riverside path, climbing into the beautiful grounds of Charterhouse School before heading back down to the Bandstand finish.
Free if also entering the 5k or 10k. Use your race reference number at checkout.
Water
No water stops on the route. Water is available at the finish.
There is plenty of time between the fun run and our main event races. So if any parents / guardians want to take part in the fun run AND are racing either the 5k or 10k then you are very welcome to do so for free. Just use your race registration number when registering for the Fun Run and you can run with your children!
The Route
A 1k family loop starting and finishing at the Godalming Bandstand, taking in Charterhouse Green. Open to all ages, perfect for children, families, and first-timers. All participants must be accompanied by a registered adult.
Race Venue and Registration
Registration at the Wilfrid Noyce Centre from 8:30am. Alphabetical by surname. Collect your race number and safety pins there before heading to the start.
Godalming train station is less than 5 minutes' walk from the start line. Regular trains from London Waterloo and Guildford.
Free all-day parking at Crown Court Car Park. Overflow at Waverley Borough Council Car Park. Sat-nav: GU7 1HR. Borough Road closes from 10am.
The Response Group provides mobile first aid cover throughout the event, based at the start/finish line. Contact your nearest marshal if you need help.
Facilities
- Toilets / Portaloos
- Food & Snack bars
- Hot drinks stalls
- Water
- Merch stalls
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes — day-of registration is available at the Wilfrid Noyce Centre, adjacent to the Crown Court Car Park, which opens at 8:30am. All runners must pick up their race pack from there. Please arrive in plenty of time before your race starts.
FREE parking is available all day in Crown Court Car Park, with overflow parking at the Waverley Borough Council Car Park. If using sat-nav, use postcode GU7 1HR. Borough Road will be closed from 10am during the event, so use the car parks signposted on the day.
Within Charterhouse School and grounds, the route is marked by red flags positioned on your right-hand side. Direction arrows are also in place throughout the course. Marshals wearing hi-vis jackets are stationed all over the course to assist you.
No. We are privileged to be able to use private land owned by Charterhouse School. For safeguarding reasons, runners must not attempt the routes at any other time. Please respect this condition — our continued access depends on it.
All courses close at 12:00pm. At this point, signs will be removed, roads reopened and marshals stood down. If you are still on the course at 12pm, you are responsible for finding your own way back to the start/finish line.
Toilets are available in the Wilfrid Noyce Centre and in Crown Court Car Park (fully accessible). The Response Group provides mobile first aid cover throughout the event, based at the start/finish line. If you have any issues during the race, contact your nearest marshal.
No — you are responsible for your own race warm-up. We do not provide a pre-event warm-up for any of the races.
No bag drop is available. The Godalming Run organisers take no responsibility for the possessions of any runner or spectator. Any lost or found items should be reported to the Race Director, stationed at the start/finish line.
No. The wearing of headphones or similar devices (other than those medically prescribed) is not permitted in any of the races. This is a health and safety requirement — the course includes narrow paths and a public road crossing where you must be able to hear marshals and other runners.
No. Dogs and baby buggies are not permitted on any of the races. The routes involve narrow paths, steep hills, woodland trails with tree roots, and a set of steps on the 10k course.
Both the 5k and 10k courses include off-road sections with steep climbs, woodland, and riverside paths. Please ensure your running shoes are suitable for on and off-road terrain — especially after wet weather when trails may be muddy.
Results for the 5k and 10k races are available instantly via the Godalming Run website after you cross the finish line. Results from previous years can be found on the History page.
Race entry fees are non-refundable. If you are unable to run, you may be able to transfer your entry to another runner — please contact us before race day to discuss your options.
