CANARY TRAIL EVENTS
White Rhino Half Marathon
£40
ENTRY FEE
8 hours
CUT OFF
1
AID STATIONS
2,200 ft
ELEVATION
Yes
MEDICAL COVER
13.1 miles
DISTANCE
Due to permit regulations all runners on the White Rhino Half must be aged 17yrs or older on race day.
Black Rhino Full Marathon
£55
ENTRY FEE
8 hours
CUT OFF
3
AID STATIONS
4,400 ft
ELEVATION
Yes
MEDICAL COVER
26.2 miles
DISTANCE
Due to permit regulations all runners on the Black Rhino Marathon must be aged 18yrs or older on race day.
The Rhino Run
Saturday 28th June 2025 @ 09:00
Half and full marathon trail race
Here at Canary Trails we're all about Charity fundraising and having been asked by Save the Rhino to put on an event to help their mission, we jumped at the chance. The concept is simple, it's a single 13.1mile loop with an aid staion at 6.5miles for the half and two loops with 3 checkpoints for the full marathon.
The half & full marathons start at 9am and having a generous cut-off of 8hrs for both events they are ideal for walkers as well.
All profits for the event shall be split between Save the Rhino & our Charity of Liver Cancer Research.
"In entering The Rhino Run you're making a huge difference and really helping Save the Rhino International.
We believe rhinos are magnificent, but tragically all five species of rhino are endangered. To survive, they need a safe and diverse world. Yet today, they face immense threats of poaching, habitat loss and the increasing impacts of the climate crisis.
We want to see all five rhino species thriving in the wild.
Working alongside expert partners around the world, we can support Critically Endangered rhino through conservation programmes in Africa and Asia, to ensure the future of these amazing species. With your fundraising and support, we move closer towards making our vision a reality."
Chris "Rhino Boy" Green
The race starts at Mickleham Village Hall and heads up onto Mickleham Downs before heading over Headley Heath & running through to Boxhill down to the River Walk, taking the trail along the River Mole to the Bridge and then the over the stepping stones. Now comes the iconic climb up the Box Hill steps up the viewpoint & the stunning view over the Mole Valley. Heading across the Donkey Field you pick up a wide gently descending trail towards Broadwoods Tower above Juniper Hall. After taking a right turn you descend a set of steps into Juniper Bottom. Crossing Headley Lane you start the climb of Satan’s Staircase. Once at the top of the stairs you head across Mickleham Downs before descending to Mickleham village and back to finish line at the Village Hall via the church.
The Course
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Aid Stations
They will serve plain water along with a small selection of foodstuffs. Whilse we try to cater for everybody, please bring along any specific food or drinks/energy powders you require.
We are a cupless event so please ensure you have a collapsible or plastic/enamel mug for any drinks you want at the checkpoints.
Checkpoint 1 & 3
They will serve plain water along with a small selection of foodstuffs. While we try to cater for everybody, please bring along any specific food or drinks/energy powders you require.
We are a cupless event so please ensure you have a collapsible or plastic/enamel mug for any drinks you want at the checkpoints.
Checkpoint 2 & finish
Course Records
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Female Record Holder
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Time
Male Record Holder
Distance
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Half Marathon
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Time
Female Record Holder
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Time
Male Record Holder
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Marathon
Mandatory Kit
A Canary. No Canary, no run. (A fine is payable towards our charity if you wish to race without one)
It was the idea of our Co_Founder, Mark Thornberry. It’s a bit of fun that makes our races a little different. Your canary can be as simple as a printed picture of Tweety-Pie pinned to your race pack, or a giant inflatable. They all count. If you choose not to and incur a fine - it all goes to the Kings College Hospital Liver Cancer Charity in Mark’s memory.
Why Carry a Canary?
Registration & Kit Check
Deferrals & Refunds
Registration for the runners will be available at the village hall from 7:00am until 8:30am on the 28th June. Please bring the mandatory kit when registering.
Please note, ALL MANDATORY KIT is to carried at all times through the race. Failure to do so will result in a DQ.
Refunds of 50% of the race fee available up to 28th May 2025, No refund will be available after that date.
All race entries are non transferable & no deferrals are offered unless covered by our female athletes policy here
https://canarytrailevents.com/championing-womens-running/
To register for this you must confirm that you agree to the Race Waiver.
Cut-Offs
All runners must be finished within 8hrs to qualify for an official result.
Race Rules
RULE VIOLATION PROCEDURE
Any protests to a ruling or of a runner to runner violation must be submitted by a registered entrant and must be lodged using the following procedure:
1. Report the alleged violation to the runner, his/her crew or pacer as the incident occurs. Enlist a fellow witness to the alleged violation if possible.
2. Report the alleged violation with the runner’s name and number to the next available aid station staff.
3. Report the alleged violation in writing at the finish line to the race director. All protests must be submitted within seven days following the race. Written protests must include the name of the person who lodged the complaint.
4. Decision on all violations and rules is at the final discretion of the Race Management ONLY. There will be no challenges after that decision.
Our race routes are used by, but not limited to, horse riders, walkers and mountain bikers. Please be aware of other people whilst you are running and be as polite and courteous as possible to them, making way when necessary, particularly to horses. We do not have priority over any other users out on the course, most will be unaware of the event taking place. All gates must be properly closed after you have gone through.
DQ.
Refusal to comply with an order from the race directors, race staff, doctors or rescue personnel.
Runners must at all times comply with any instruction given by race management, staff and volunteers.
DQ.
Being crewed on a no-crew race.
Runners must not be crewed in any way at races listed as no crew permitted. Crewing is deemed as any physical assistance of any kind.
DQ.
Accompanied by dog/dogs
Runners are not to be accompanied by dogs at any time whilst on course.
DQ.
Refusal to have mandatory equipment checked
There will be mandatory kit checks at the start, random checks during the race and at the finish. Failure to comply with the kit checks will result in disqualification.
Minimum of 1 hour penalty per missing item
Missing Item of Mandatory Kit
Mandatory kit must be carried by the runner at all times.
DQ.
Pacers accompanying before the final lap/ not on foot/ more than one pacer
Pacers are only allowed on the final lap of the Copthorne Races or from Checkpoint 3 on the Winterfold 55. No pacers are permitted on any other of our races. No more than one pacer can accompany a runner at any time. Pacers may accompany runners on foot only. Pacers are not allowed to “mule” for their runner.
DQ.
Crew/Pacers who are found to be complicit in breaking rules and/or assisting runner in breaking rules.
Runners are responsible for the actions of their crews and pacers. If your crew or pacer are deemed to have broken any of the runner race rules the runner will be held accountable. Your crew act on YOUR behalf and based on YOUR instructions.
DQ and ban at race directors discretion
Not informing organisers of withdrawal from event
Any runner who is unable to finish the race must personally inform the aid station captain of the nearest checkpoint of their decision to withdraw. They must hand in their race number at that time to the CP Captain. This serves as official notice of a runner’s withdrawal from the race. Runners who leave the course without turning in their number or informing a Checkpoint or HQ will be classified as “lost,” which may initiate Search and Rescue, for which the runner will be charged.
DQ and Lifetime Ban.
Littering by competitor or crew
Littering of any kind will result in immediate disqualification. Runners caught littering will be banned from all future events. Please respect the beauty of our trails and leave nothing behind but footprints.
DQ and Lifetime Ban.
Injection of PEDs or Fluids/ IVs by non-official race medical personnel.
Injection of PEDs or Fluids/ IVs by non-official race medical personnel.
DQ.
Continuing/ leaving aid station after cut off.
Cut-off times will be strictly enforced. There are cut offs at EVERY aid station. Runners leaving any aid station after the cut off will not be listed as official finishers and will not be eligible for awards.
At the RD's Discretion.
Check In at All Aid Stations.
Each runner must attend or pass through all aid stations. You will be disqualified if your time is not registered at every aid station.
DQ and Lifetime Ban.
Receiving powered assistance from a vehicle, bike, horse, or short rope from pacer.
Runners must complete the entire course under their own power.
At the RD's Discretion.
Knowingly taking a short cut.
Runners must follow the marked trail/ course at all times.
One Hour Penalty.
Bib number not visible on front.
Bib numbers must be worn on the front of the body and be easily visible at all times.
Lifetime Ban at RD discretion.
Unofficial Runners/ Running without a registration or Running under another name.
No unofficial runners.
The Rhino Run Half & Full Marathons are licenced by the Trail Running Association & held under England Athletics rules.
All rules are at the final discretion of the race director and race management team.
No challenges will be permitted.
Mandatory kit: Runners must carry the following mandatory equipment at all times. A time penalty of one hour will be imposed for any item found to be missing at any point on course.
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Our races are cupless so you must bring a cup with you to take a drink from the aid stations/checkpoints. Soft/collapsible cups are permitted.
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Canary.
Penalty
Runner Action
Rules