Organiser's Description
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
£27.00
UK Athletics (UKA) save £2.00
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Route and elevation
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 crossing the Racecourse near 7th Furlong Car Park. The run the heads towards Epsom Lane North before following bridleways and footpaths towards Downs Way Close and then up the first serious hill of Downs Way. A right hand turn takes us into Motts Hill Lane where the water station can be found after 4.4km. Some welcome respite in the form of Ebbisham Lane downhill then takes us back towards the racecourse. A section comprising footpath, sand and grass follows as runners loop around Langley Vale from the south. The final couple of KMs sweep around the eastern perimeter of the Racecourse close to Langley Vale Road. Once the Grandstand is in sight there’s one final turn before the finishing straight back towards the finish near Tattenham Corner.
Approx. 70% off-road and 30% road/hard trail.
Approximately 180m elevation gain.
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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