Where does The Hurt take place?

The Hurt takes place in Guildford, UK.

What distances does The Hurt offer?

Entry options include: 15K, Half Marathon.

How is The Hurt rated by runners?

The Hurt has an average rating of 4.64 out of 5 from 48 verified participant reviews on Racecheck.

What is The Hurt like?

Based on participant reviews, runners describe it as: Very challenging (55% of reviews), Small & Intimate (82% of reviews), Remote Nature (91% of reviews), Hilly (100% of reviews).

The Hurt reviews | Racecheck

Name: The Hurt
Start: 2025-10-11
End: 2025-10-11
Location: Guildford, UK
Rating: 4.64

Michelle b.

4.8

· 2026 15k ·

Well it certainly hurt! Great atmosphere, very friendly and encouraging. Very scenic but challenging route and very well marked . Plenty of parking and the very welcome sight of a coffee van.

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Ellen V.

4.7

· 2026 15km ·

Absolutely brilliant; loads of space for parking, supporters and a coffee van for afters, and the route was so much fun; beautiful and interesting from start to finish. And my winners jam was delicious! Can't wait to do it again!

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isabella k.

5.0

· 2026 Half marathon ·

What a trail!!! I loved it, it did what it said on the tin: hurt :) Not my first G3 race, and I already booked to be back in January 27. With great organisation, clear instructions, and signage on the course, you would have to work really hard to get lost. And that elevation! Fir...

What a trail!!! I loved it, it did what it said on the tin: hurt :) Not my first G3 race, and I already booked to be back in January 27. With great organisation, clear instructions, and signage on the course, you would have to work really hard to get lost. And that elevation! First class trials! They even managed to get the weather right ha ha. Totally recommend it! Brownies were delicious, as always.

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Charlotte H.

3.8

· 2026 15 k ·

More toilets needed. And a staggered start between the 2 distance to help congestion at the start with the very narrow path.

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Sharon D.

4.8

· 2026 21k ·

I absolutely loved this event. Only couple of issues were there could have been more loos, a bit of bottlenecking at the start which did move on quickly, and maybe there could have been something more at the stations. Saying that though it does say they are water stations. Ever...

I absolutely loved this event. Only couple of issues were there could have been more loos, a bit of bottlenecking at the start which did move on quickly, and maybe there could have been something more at the stations. Saying that though it does say they are water stations. Everyone was so friendly and helpful. It’s definitely a no fuss event, you are there to run and have fun. Being able to park right at the start/finish is great especially as it’s a chilly morning. The course was stunning. Some parts you just had to stop and look for a moment. Plenty of challenging ups and downs and some good levels. Signage was spot on so there was no chance of going wrong. Lovely medal, banana and delicious brownie at the end which was perfect. The coffee from the van was perfect and locally roasted. All the volunteers were so friendly and supportive. They are a real godsend to helping make an event great. The Hurt Run has become one of my favourite events and I highly recommend it.

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Helen B.

4.6

· 2026 21k ·

I will say - I eventually realised I loved the race and was proud of myself! The GPX elevation was wildly different to the actual elevation - close to 750 feet. During the race, I lost all confidence as I’d trained for the elevation I was expecting. The course was amazing - varie...

I will say - I eventually realised I loved the race and was proud of myself! The GPX elevation was wildly different to the actual elevation - close to 750 feet. During the race, I lost all confidence as I’d trained for the elevation I was expecting. The course was amazing - varied and challenging, and everyone (volunteers and other runners) were so friendly. I perhaps missed the actual elevation when I signed up but I would maybe warn others the elevation is not as the GPX file advertises. Nice small and friendly trail race. More toilets would definitely be a bonus!

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Christina L.

4.3

· 2026 21k ·

Start - only 7 toilets available. Chatting to a few other runners who had done The Hurt before, this was a complaint from 2025 and had not been improved, disappointing. Course - 3 bottlenecks at the beginning, this was communicated on emails but a bit frustrating when you want t...

Start - only 7 toilets available. Chatting to a few other runners who had done The Hurt before, this was a complaint from 2025 and had not been improved, disappointing. Course - 3 bottlenecks at the beginning, this was communicated on emails but a bit frustrating when you want to get going. Course - gorgeous and challenging course, very very well signposted. Marshalls were great Aid stations - only water available, the final 2 aid stations were close together towards the end leaving a gap in the middle. No food, coke or squash. My friend told me there were jelly babies but obviously all gone by the time I arrived. Frustrating. Finish - nice medal and yummy brownies and bananas available. Great parking, fantastic small race. Absolutely loved the course and the signposting and marshalls were spot on, shame the organisation around that was frustrating, not quite sure where the £35 was spent.

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Anthony E.

4.9

· 2025 Half Marathon ·

This race is exceptional in all areas. The course is stunning with some great views and hills, the marshals are really friendly and the course well marked. Having pushed myself quite hard this year it was really good to be rewarded with such great chocolate brownies at the end. I...

This race is exceptional in all areas. The course is stunning with some great views and hills, the marshals are really friendly and the course well marked. Having pushed myself quite hard this year it was really good to be rewarded with such great chocolate brownies at the end. It is a nice touch that you can choose to have a medal or plant a tree as part of the entry. One point was the shortage of loos, but they delayed the start so everyone was ready. I would also say that although this event is quite tough you don't have to be a super athlete to do it as the everyone is very supportive of your efforts. Was really pleased to see this back after so long. Have entered next year's race already with the hope of getting under 2 hours.

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Katie S.

4.6

· 2025 Half Marathon ·

Such a fun event! Stunning course - absolutely beautiful part of the country. The hills were great!! 😂 And the best people ever - Rory the director, the volunteers, and all the other runners. Loved my homemade jam 'trophy' and the homemade brownies at the finish! 100% recommend...

Such a fun event! Stunning course - absolutely beautiful part of the country. The hills were great!! 😂 And the best people ever - Rory the director, the volunteers, and all the other runners. Loved my homemade jam 'trophy' and the homemade brownies at the finish! 100% recommend this event 💚

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Kevin E.

4.6

· 2025 Half Marathon ·

Fantastic, low-key, minimal race and so glad it has returned after a few years away. Registration, pre-race communications and picking up race number on day were all excellent. Could have done with a few more portaloos, but if you get there early, it’s not really an issue. Howe...

Fantastic, low-key, minimal race and so glad it has returned after a few years away. Registration, pre-race communications and picking up race number on day were all excellent. Could have done with a few more portaloos, but if you get there early, it’s not really an issue. However, there was a colossal queue 10 minutes before the race start time, which delayed the start a few minutes. Route was tough, technical yet fun, incredibly scenic and looked glorious in autumn colours. It was perfectly marked with bright pink signs, and one thing that was brilliant were route arrows at ground level on steep downhills. So many race organisers stick them all at eye level without thinking of this, but when I’m going downhill quickly, I’m looking at where my feet are going, not up ahead, so it’s easy to miss signs if the route turns, but not at this race! The marshals were fantastic too. Lovely brownies at the end as usual. I really like that the organisers give you the choice to pay for a medal when registering. I think there was a plant a tree option instead, but I find that much better than a piece of metal that gets put in a box and I'll never look at again. I hope The Hurt is here to stay!

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Hi Kevin, thanks for your feedback and hope to see you next year.

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