Hurtwood 50k takes place on Sun, Dec 6, 2026 in Dorking, United Kingdom. The main route is 50 km.
- Date
- Sun, Dec 6, 2026
- Start
- Dorking 🇬🇧
- Distance
- 50 km
- Climbing
- 1,400 m
- Level
- Open to all
Your 8-week plan to Hurtwood 50k
The Build phase starts this week. Built around your fitness and adjusted every day as your form changes; attach the course and it prepares for the climbs too.
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The Hurtwood 50k is a 50 km trail ultramarathon starting in Dorking and following the Greensand Way through the Surrey Hills, crossing Leith Hill, Holmbury Hill and Pitch Hill on a lollipop-style out-and-back course.
Your road to race day
Race day at Hurtwood 50k is 8 weeks away. This is how a coach divides that time. The first phase starts now.
01Build2 weeks · Oct 12, 2026 – Oct 25, 2026
Progressive overload: training load climbs in waves, with harder weeks stacked on the base and planned recovery weeks that let the gains land.
02Peak3 weeks · Oct 26, 2026 – Nov 15, 2026
The hardest weeks of the plan: race-specific intensity at nearly full training load, sharpening exactly what this race asks for.
03Taper2 weeks · Nov 16, 2026 – Nov 29, 2026
Volume drops while intensity stays: short, sharp efforts keep the legs awake as fatigue drains away.
04Race week1 week · Nov 30, 2026 – Dec 6, 2026
Openers, rest and logistics. The work is done; the job now is arriving fresh.
Frequently asked questions
When is Hurtwood 50k?
Hurtwood 50k takes place on Sun, Dec 6, 2026 in Dorking, United Kingdom.
How long is Hurtwood 50k?
The main route is 50 km.
How much climbing does Hurtwood 50k have?
Hurtwood 50k has 1,400 m of climbing.
Who is Hurtwood 50k for?
Hurtwood 50k is open to all participants.
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