The STAR Backyard SHERE 2025
The next STAR BackYard Trail Running Event will take place in the village of SHERE in the Surrey Hills.

This is a 3 hour event, they will start at 6.00pm and finish at 9.00pm. You simply need to complete as many 5km laps as you can in the allocated time, it’s as easy as that!

No chip timing, just a number to wear, we will place a band on you wrist to signify each lap completed.

Please be aware that this is a headtorch event so caution will need to be taken when navigating yourself around the course. For this event, the route will take you up and out of Shere in a clockwise direction. A fairly long but gentle 1km ascent will get you to the top of Albury Woods, immediately turning right at the top, through Albury Woods and down towards the old Saxon Church, Hit the tarmac road, turn left and follow it all the way to the gate. Turn right and follow Albury Street to the next church where you will turn right through Silverwood and back to Shere, across the road up the drive and back to Shere Manor house START/FINISH, to register your lap.

Where to Park: Shere Recreation Ground Car Park, Off Upper Street, Shere, Guildford GU5 9HE

When: 28th March 2025

Start Location – Shere Manor House – WHAT 3 WORDS – escape.views.forgot

The event starts at 6.00pm and finish at 9.00pm, please make sure you arrive latest 5.45pm

Cost per person £20.00 Price includes Refreshments.

Winners of both Men’s and Women’s races will receive a prize

The objective is to complete as many 5km circuits as you can in 3 hours, you can run one circuit or as many as you can do in the time allowed.

No chip timing but numbers will be worn, we will place a band on you wrist to signify each lap completed.

Please be aware that this is a headtorch event so caution will need to be taken when navigating yourself around and please make sure they are charged!

There is free parking at all of these venues but car sharing is encouraged.

All events start at 6.00pm and finish at 9.00pm, please make sure you arrive latest 5.45pm

Cost per person £20.00 Price includes Refreshments.

The route may change nearer the time due to the weather conditions

 

 

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Mel Willard, a qualified Sports Therapist from The Massage Lab Sussex will be at the event offering pre- and post-massage to optimise performance and minimise the risk of injuries. Donations for massage gratefully received in aid of Cancer Research. 

Mel can offer:-
Pre-event massage – can maximize event performance and is often incorporated into a pre-race warm-up routine, followed by stretching. This invigorating massage stimulates the body and mind, increasing blood flow, joint mobility, and flexibility. By boosting muscle temperature and circulation, it enhances performance while reducing injury risk, and improving joint mobility ensures greater flexibility for optimal movement during the event.
Stretching & Aftercare advice – Sometimes with various injuries or niggles, the body needs stretches to be adapted, Mel can show you how to best do this, including the use of equipment such as bands, cushions, and everyday items to support.
Post-Event Massage – This is a slower and more relaxing massage. Post-event sports massage aids muscle recovery by reducing tension, soreness, and stiffness. It removes lactic acid thereby promoting faster healing, helping to reduce the day-after hobbles!
Mel Willard -07833 938507
mel@themassagelabsussex.co.uk
www.themassagelabsussex.co.uk