Martian Race 5K, 10K & 21K
5K, 10K and 21K trail races on Horsell Common, combining woodland, heathland and the famous War of the Worlds sandpits.
| Date | Sunday 21st June, 2026 |
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| Distance | 10K + other events: 5K, Half Marathon, 2K Kids Race |
| Location | Horsell Common |
| Town/City | Woking |
| Area | Surrey |
| Start postcode | GU21 4HQ |
| Start time | 8:45am |
| Organiser | Majid Qayyum |
| Website | Visit website |
The Martian Race is a popular trail running event held on Horsell Common in Woking, offering 5K, 10K and 21K race distances alongside the Mini Martians children's race. Organised entirely by volunteers, the event raises funds for local charities through the work of the Woking Lions.
The routes explore the varied landscapes of Horsell Common, including woodland trails, heathland, grassy meadows and the historic sandpits that inspired the Martian landing site in H.G. Wells' The War of the Worlds. The 5K and 10K races follow single lap courses, while the 21K covers two laps of the common.
Starting and finishing at the McLaren Technology Centre, the event combines trail running with local history and community fundraising. Its mixture of accessible terrain, literary connections and charitable purpose has helped establish the Martian Race as a distinctive fixture in the Surrey running calendar.
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Results
| Results | Verification Status |
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| 2026 results | Organiser |
| 2025 results | Organiser |
| 2024 results | Verified |
| 2023 results | Verified |
| 2022 results | Organiser |
- Verified
- Chip timing company
- Organiser
- Organiser’s website
- Community
- Social/Other
- Pending
- Results pending
