Box Hill Vertical KM
Box Hill Vertical KM is a guided trail run focused on uphill terrain. The route explores Box Hill and surrounding areas, moving through woodland, heathland and open fields. It is designed to gain over 1000 metres of elevation in as short a distance as possible. The route does not include hill repetitions.
Some sections are technical and require scrambling on hands and knees to reach summits. The group runs at a steady pace with pauses at the top of climbs; the event is organized and run as a group rather than a timed race. Participants should be able to maintain an average trail pace of about 10 minutes per mile or 6 minutes per kilometre for prolonged periods and have a suitable level of fitness.
A full kit list is provided to participants. Trail shoes from Salomon, including Sense Ride and Speedcross models, are available to test; sizes must be stated during registration if testing is requested. Parking is available near the meeting point. Running Adventures organises the event and operates from Guildford, Surrey.
An alcohol free beer from Days Brewing Company may be offered at the end of the run subject to availability. If the event is cancelled by the organiser due to COVID-19, participants will be offered a refund or a transfer to a later event. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
About the events
Join this guided trail run with a difference, this run is all about HILLS! We will be exploring the hills of Box Hill and the surrounding area and you will be shown some hilly trails that are well off the beaten track. This route has been specifically designed to hit over 1000 metres of elevation in as short a distance as possible. Note that the route does NOT involve any hill reps, that would be cheating! We will work our way through woodland, heathland and open fields. Some hills will be technical and some will have you on your hands and knees, scrambling to the summit. It will be a lot of leg busting fun and we will take the run at a steady pace, pausing at the top of each climb if we need to, this isn't a race but it will be challenging.This run is perfect for those that are keen to get stronger on hills, fancy a challenge or are training for a mountain/hilly trail race.
Pace: This is not a race! We will run as a group and share this experience together. You should be able to comfortably run an average pace of 10 min/miles | 6 min/km for prolonged periods of time on the trail, and have a suitable level of fitness.
Kit: A full kit list will be provided, I have Salomon Sense Ride and Speedcross trail shoes available to test, please state your size during registration if interested.
Getting there: Parking is available. Full details will be provided.
Info: We will be in touch with further detailed information and instructions a few days before the run, if you hav