Dates and venues for Reigate Priory AC parkrun tourism 2026...
Back by popular demand for 2026 will be the light hearted parkrun tourism competition.*
*Credit to our friends at Horley Harriers.
The standings for the competition will be downloadable from here Excel workbook form here.
For each of the above parkrun tourism events each participant will be awarded points from the following...
| Activity |
Pts |
| Completing a parkrun |
1 |
| First timer completing at the venue |
2 |
| Volunteer at the parkrun event |
2 |
| First ever parkrun |
3 |
| Course PB |
3 |
| 1st RPAC man, woman, junior (u16) |
4 |
| Overall parkrun PB |
5 |
Note that you can only score at the above parkrun venues on the specified dates. You can only score once per fixture with your highest achievement, so for instance if you complete the parkrun, you're a first timer at the event and it's your first ever parkrun, you'd score 3 points total at that fixture for it being your first ever parkrun.
There will be a men's and a women's league.
If the results end in a draw of points based on the above scoring, the winner will be decided on the individual who had the biggest PB amount from the start to the end of the tour.
We will post the results here after each parkrun.
Should you have a query then see the Who's who page to find out the contact details for the Reigate Priory AC Parkrun Tourism managers.
25 Apr. 2026 - Kingdom
About 23 miles from Reigate. Located in the Kent Countryside at Kingdom, Penhurst (near Royal Tunbridge Wells). The course is run entirely on trail paths. It is 3 laps. There is a very good café on site I recall. There are toilets near the start. Free on-site parking. This parkrun is dog and buggy/pram friendly.
23 May 2026 - Wakehurst
About 20 miles from Reigate. Located at Wakehurst, West Sussex (just off M23 motorway). The course is run on wide resin and tarmac paths around the botanical gardens. It is 2 laps. There is the Stables Pantry Café on site. There are toilets near the start. On site carparking is free to parkrun participants up to 11am after that parking charges apply. This parkrun is buggy/pram friendly however dogs are not permitted.
27 Jun, 2026 - Uckfield
About 29 miles from Reigate. Located at Uckfield Rugby Club in East Sussex. The course is run entirely on trail paths. It has been known to be a tad muddy at times however hopefully not in June! It is a single lap out and back with a turn around loop starting and finishing at the Rugby Club. There is a café on site at the Rugby Club. There are toilets near the start. Parking is available at the Rugby Club. This parkrun is dog and buggy/pram friendly.
25 Jul. 2026 - Lancing Beach Green
About 40 miles from Reigate. Located in Lancing, West Sussex. The course is run on a mixture of concrete and grass. It is an out and back route on part grass/part concrete coastal path with the start and finish on the green outside the Perch Café. There are toilets near the start. The Perch Café is available for post parkrun coffee. There is a pay and display carpark next to the start and finish. There is also free parking in the surrounding side roads. This parkrun is dog and buggy/pram friendly.
29 Aug. 2026 - Downs Link, Shoreham-by-Sea
About 38 miles from Reigate. Located at Downs Link, Shoreham-by-Sea, West Sussex. A new parkrun to most of us it is less than a year old. It is an out and back along the Downs Link path on the east side of the River Adur. There is no café on site however the Amsterdam Inn nearby is mentioned for a post parkrun coffee. There are NO TOILETS!!!! There is a Tesco Superstore in Shoreham that is a 9 minute drive away which will have toilets available. There is limited parking available at the Adur Recreation Ground (it is a 20 minute walk to the start). This parkrun is dog and buggy/pram friendly.
26 Sep. 2026 - Brooklands
About 19 miles from Reigate. Located at Brooklands Community Park, Brooklands, (near Junction 10 on the M25). It is run on a mixture of tarmac paths. Two laps around the former runway, taxiway, and go-kart track and through some woods. This is a fast and potential PB course! The nearby Tesco Extra Superstore has a café, toilets, and ample parking. There is also parking near the start. This parkrun is dog and buggy/pram friendly.
21 Oct. 2026 - Banstead Woods
About 8 miles from Reigate. A local parkrun that most know. Located within Banstead Woods and consists of two undulation laps around woodland tracks. There are many local cafes in Banstead Village. There are NO TOILETS!!!! Nearest toilets are one mile away up Holly Lane in Banstead Village. There is a carpark on site. If full park in the nearby roads near Chipstead Railway Station. This parkrun is dog and buggy/pram friendly.
Our red Club vests can be worn at these events. It will help promote the club.
