Woking Lions’ Martian Race Achieves A Record Turnout And Raises £13,500 For Charities

The very successful 7th annual Martian Race took place on Sunday 16 June at McLaren Park, Horsell Common, Woking.  The popular event saw its largest turnout ever, selling out two weeks before race day with over 800 participants ranging in age from 4 to 78. ​

With a choice of 5, 10, and 21 kilometre distances, the races started with a 2 kilometre  Mini Martian run with 150 eager young participants. For the second consecutive year, the Bee-Lieve Foundation included the Martian Race in their summer fundraising. Their "100 Metres for Molly Challenge" in memory of Molly Price, organized around 50 runners to raise money for youth mental health support. ​

The organisers are very grateful for the support of local companies that helped sponsor and fund the event. Generous contributions were made by McLaren, Trident Honda in Ottershaw, The Run Company, Heather Farm Cafe, Oakhill IFS, Optichrome Ltd, Foundations Independent Estate Agents, Heritage Architecture, Horsell Co-op, and Goldsworth Park Waitrose. ​