Course
Starts and finishes at the race village at McLaren Park and loops through Horsell Common on mostly off-road paths: pine and birch woodland, heath and meadow, the broad Sandy Track, single track and boardwalk past the Heather Farm Wetland Centre, with a small hill before the finish. The 5K turns back early at Sandy Track; the 21K runs the 10K loop twice.
Key dates
- ·RegistrationNot open yet
- ★Race dayJune 2027 · date to be announced
About
The Martian Race is a unique running event held on Horsell Common, inspired by the famous H.G. Wells novel The War of the Worlds. Runners can choose from multiple race distances through scenic heathland, woodland, and historic sandpits, while supporting local charities and respecting the environmentally sensitive landscape.
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Dunstable Downs Trail Half Marathon
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Race for Life Ipswich
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West Yorkshire Trail Run
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