A popular 10 km trail and mixed-terrain race making its return on the beautiful Epsom Downs, organised by Epsom Oddballs Running Club. The course combines a mixture of off-road trails and hard paths with rolling views of the downs, offering a great early-summer evening challenge for both club runners and visitors.

Key Details

Date & Time
Friday, 26 June 2026 — Start time: 7:00 PM (evening race).

Location
Epsom Downs Racecourse, Epsom Downs, Surrey, England — start and finish inside the racecourse near Tattenham Corner.

Event Type
Trail & mixed-terrain road race — 10 km (single lap) across Epsom Downs (approx. 70 % off-road and 30 % road/hard trail).

Organiser
Epsom Oddballs Running Club.

Race Description
The 2000 Perch is a single-lap route that starts and finishes at Epsom Downs Racecourse. Runners head out from the racecourse onto the downs, following a mix of bridleways, trail paths and short road sections through picturesque Surrey countryside. The course is undulating but very runnable, with wide open views over the downs and plenty of variety in terrain.

What’s Included

• Full chip timing via Sports Systems with marked kilometres.

• Finisher’s medal for all runners.

• Dedicated bag drop and portable toilets at race HQ.

• Prizes and prize money (e.g., category awards and top finishers).

Additional Information

• The race takes its name from the historic “perch” unit of measurement (an old English length unit).

• Early bird entry (2026): £22 (affiliated) / £24 (unaffiliated) before late April.

• The course combines wide trail paths, fields and open downland, suitable for runners who enjoy mixed surface events.