Epsom Oddballs 2000 Perch
From Epsom Oddballs Running Club
- Date Fri 26th June 2026
- Time 19:00
- Location Epsom, Surrey
- Price £24.00
- Races 1 race
- Distances 10km
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Event summary
The 2000 Perch is steeped in tradition, reviving a beloved fixture from the Surrey running calendar. With a well-marked course that keeps runners engaged from start to finish, this chip-timed race is perfect for both seasoned athletes and enthusiastic newcomers. Participants can look forward to a vibrant atmosphere, dedicated marshals at every turn, and fantastic prizes totaling over £1000 for top finishers and age-group winners. Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity to experience the camaraderie of a local running community while pushing your limits on the beautiful undulating terrain of Epsom Downs!
Epsom Oddballs 2000 Perch
Fri 26th June 2026
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About the event
The Perch was a regular fixture in the Surrey running calendar through the 2000s and is now being brought back by Epsom Oddballs Running Club. The race takes its name from an old English unit of measurement. 2000 perch works out at just over six miles, and the original Perch races were run over that traditional distance. Previous editions have been held on Epsom Downs and in Nonsuch Park. The 2026 race keeps that spirit but moves to a 10km single-lap route across Epsom Downs. It’s undulating but very runnable, with wide views of the beautiful Downs.
What you get:
Full pro chip timing via Sports Systems. Each km will be marked out and marshals will be at all turns on the route
Finishers medal
Dedicated bag drop and portable toilets at race HQ
Prizes
Over £1000 in prize money for category winners
Top 3 male and female finishers and age-group winners (V40, V50, V60+)
Races
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Epsom Oddballs 2000 Perch
£24.00
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Route and elevation
The 2000 Perch 10K takes place on the open ground of Epsom Downs Racecourse, offering a true multi-terrain challenge in a unique setting. The route runs over a mix of grass, trail and firm underfoot sections, with rolling hills throughout. There are steady climbs, fast stretches where you can open up, and exposed sections where the wind can play its part. The wide, open landscape means big views across the Downs. Underfoot conditions can vary depending on the weather, so expect an honest test of strength and pacing rather than a flat road run. It’s a course that rewards smart racing, grit on the climbs and commitment over the final miles.
The race starts and finishes inside the Epsom Racecourse near the Tea Hut and Tattenham Corner. From the start, runners follow the inner side of the racecourse railings heading west before turning left onto Chalk Lane, a short stretch of road leading onto Grandstand Road. From here the course heads into open downland, following bridleways towards Langley Vale Road. Runners descend slightly before climbing steadily through the edge of Langley Vale village and then swing south to join the bridleway that runs parallel to Hurst Road, heading deep into the Langley Vale Centenary Wood area. The course then loops north via The Avenue, picking up the long climb past Epsom Lane North. After crossing the Downs, the final section cuts across the grass ‘chute’ area and one final fast downhill stretch before returning to the original start/finish point. Approx. 70% off-road and 30% road/hard trail.
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Epsom Downs Racecourse, Epsom, KT18 5LQ, United Kingdom
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