Thank you for signing up to the MABAC Cranleigh 2026
FINAL INSTRUCTIONS/INFORMATION
CRANLEIGH 7/14/21 (ARC Permit 26/0051)
Sunday – 29th March 2026 – 9.00am Start (don’t forget to put your clocks back)
VENUE : The Band Room, Village Way, Cranleigh GU6 8AF
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TRAVEL: The centre of Cranleigh has roadworks so you are advised to plan your journey
FREE PARKING: There are over 300 free parking spaces adjacent to the race HQ in Village Way, Cranleigh GU6 8AF and a further 200 at Stockland Square, High Street, Cranleigh, GU6 8RQ, (what3words: lamps.landlords.banana) only a few minutes walk away.
NUMBER COLLECTION : Your number is to be collected from The Band Room from 7.45am onwards. This is to be pinned on the front of your running top. Your number will include a timing chip, PLEASE DO NOT BEND this. It will record every time you pass over the timing mat. Your running number must be visible and helps to find yourself in the free event photos.
BAGGAGE : Those of you arriving by car are encouraged to leave your bags (and any valuables) in that vehicle. If you are unable to carry your car keys they can be left with a dedicated marshal in The Band Room. Baggage can be also be left in The Band Room but this is at your own risk.
TOILETS : Public toilets in Village Way, 50m from The Band Room, will be open for use and there are further toilets off the entrance lobby to The Band Room and in Cranleigh Scout headquarters in Village Way.
CHANGING: You can change in the Scout HQ main room (but there is no segregation) .
COURSE; The start (and finish) is 100m to the rear of The Band Room. The course has a lap of 7 miles with the first half on road. At about half way you will be turned onto the Downs Link, which will lead you all the way back to the start. Mile markers will be provided and marshals will be on the course. As the Downs Link is unsurfaced, it can become muddy after periods of rain although, with one week to go, mud can be avoided. We will provide an update if surface conditions change.
LAPS : You can choose to run 1, 2 or a maximum of 3 laps, even after you have started. However you will not be able to start a lap after 12.00pm, nor after stopping for more than 20 minutes upon completing a lap.
MEDAL: Whether you complete 7 miles, 14 miles or 21 miles you will be awarded a special bespoke commemorative medal once you complete you chosen number of laps.
RESULTS – Results will be published on mabacleague.org.uk within 24 hours
SPECTATORS: Spectators are very welcome but please ask them to stay off the road. The Downs Link is a great place for spectating and is well away from traffic and yet within a few minute’s walk of Cranleigh High Street, shops etc. Walk 3miles up the track and there is a disused train station.
REFRESHMENTS: As well as water out on the course, Cranleigh Scouts are providing a free hot drink and a piece cake for all finishers. Please visit The Band Room and hand over your number to get this. Spectators can also buy refreshments and cakes from the Scouts.
VERY IMPORTANT:
If you are you visually impaired and running with a guide, please let us know in advance
To be able to use this course in future we ask that you follow these few basic rules:
– When running on the roads, please keep to the left and no more than two abreast (but preferably single file)
– DO NOT WEAR HEADPHONES / EARPHONES unless medically prescribed.
– Please observe marshal’s instructions, smile and say thank you, they are all volunteers.
– DO NOT RUN WITH A DOG
– Watch out for and be courteous to other pedestrians and cyclists on the Downs Link.
– DO NOT RUN WITH A PUSHCHAIR/STROLLER. THE COURSE IS UNSUITABLE FOR WHEELCHAIRS
– Please do not drop gel packets or any other rubbish. Please use the binsprovided after the drinks stations and elsewhere.
We hope you enjoy this event.
Why not enter our companion challenge event,
The Surrey Slog Half Marathon / 10 mile
to be held on 19th July 2026.
mabacleague.org.uk/surrey-slog-half-marathon/
On behalf of the Cranleigh 7/14/21 Team.