Date: Saturday 14 February 2026 (meet at 10am)
Location: Box Hill, Surrey Hills, UK
Duration: Half day (trail run + pub lunch)
Level: Beginner friendly - this is not meant to be a training run or even that much of a challenge… Not sure if it’s for you? Read on…
Cost: FREE - you have to pay for your lunch and transport but coaching and guidance is free.
We’re heading just outside London for a winter trail run through the Surrey Hills, finishing with a well-earned pub lunch at one of our favourites.
Box Hill is a classic for a reason: rolling woodland trails, chalk paths, short climbs that get the legs working, and views across the North Downs. It’s proper trail running without needing a car or an early start - just hop on a train and go.
This is a social run first and foremost. We’ll move as a group, regroup regularly, and enjoy the terrain together before warming up inside at The Stepping Stones. We know it’s Valentine’s Day - just bring your partner/date along…
Why Join This Run?
This will be a very chilled run - I promise! There’s no expectation - we’ll go as fast as the slowest person, walk the hills and just enjoy the scenery. If you want a challenge, take a look at some of our trips… We just want to:
Get off-road in winter
Get a bit of trail running experience (we’ll do a bit of coaching too)
Have a social
Get a pub lunch which always tastes better after some time outside
The Run
We’ll start and finish near Box Hill & Westhumble station, heading straight onto trails.
Expect:
Mixed woodland and chalk trails
A few steady climbs (including Box Hill itself)
Plenty of runnable sections
Time to stop, regroup, and enjoy the views
Meeting point: If you’re not coming on the train, meet us at Rykas Cafe for 10.15am
Distance: ~10km (route options depending on the group and conditions)
Pace: Social / we don’t care about going quickly!
Lunch: We aim to get to the pub for 12.30pm - people can stay as long as they like.
Post-Run Lunch 🍻
We’ll head straight to The Stepping Stones pub after the run - a very short walk from the station.
Travel
Train from London Waterloo to Box Hill & Westhumble (~50 minutes)
Driving is also easy with plenty of options to park
We’ll share a suggested train in advance so people can travel together if they want.
Who’s It For?
This one’s ideal if:
You want to try trail running
You’re bored of winter road running
You want something social without committing to a full weekend
Honestly if you can run 5km at any pace, you’ll have no problem joining us for this run.
How to Book?
Simply hit the link below which will take you to our booking system - TeamUp. If you don’t already have an account, you’ll be prompted to create one to register.
Kit List
Essential gear:
Trail running shoes (road shoes okay if dry - speak to the Jove Club team if unsure)
Weather-appropriate running clothes (would recommend wearing a cap if raining as well as sunny)
Small running backpack or belt - as this run is a little more involved, we would suggest carrying a small pack with the following:
Snacks
Waterproof jacket (weather dependent)
Thin fleece in a waterproof bag
Small jacket in a waterproof bag
Water bottle (minimum 500ml)
Phone for emergencies
Recommended extras (if we can find a willing pub):
Spare clothing in case it rains for the journey home
Spare socks + shoes
Money for pub/cafe