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Come early, and bring your friends!
The circuit is fast and technical and offers one of the few opportunities in the UK to race a town centre criterium with some cobblestones thrown in to add to the excitement. The races attract a strong field of riders but above all the focus is on atmosphere, entertainment and a great evening out with friends and family.
Roads close from 12:45pm, so come early, bring your friends and family, watch the youth races as well as the senior races, have dinner in the nearby restaurants and cafes and enjoy Guildford’s historic Town Centre.
EVENING PROGRAMME
Guildford Town Centre Races 2026
| Time | Event | Category | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17:30 | The Spokesman U8 Girls Race The Spokesman U8 Boys Race | E | 2 Laps |
| 17:50 | The Positano U10 Girls Race The Positano U10 Boys Race The Positano U12 Girls Race The Positano U12 Boys Race | C/D | 15 mins |
| 18:10 | The GearedUp Cycles U14 Girls Race The GearedUp Cycles U14 Boys Race The GearedUp Cycles U16 Girls Race The GearedUp Cycles U16 Boys Race | A/B | 20 mins |
| 18:35 | The Foran Construction Local Heroes Open Race | 3rd+ | 30 mins |
| 19:10 | Youth Races Prize Presentations | ||
| 19:30 | The Greyfriars Vineyard Guildford Women’s Grand Prix | Elite/1st/2nd | 50 mins |
| 20:30 | The Cycle Exchange Guildford Open Grand Prix | Elite/1st/2nd | 50 mins |
| 21:30 | Senior Races Prize Presentations |
Parking
The town centre roads that make up the circuit will close at 12:45pm, and all parking bays inside and on the course will be suspended from midday. There is NO parking on, or within, the course which includes the High Street, Upper High Street, North Street and Market Street.
We encourage residents of Guildford to walk or cycle but, if you are coming from further afield, then the rail station is only a ten minute walk from the High St, and there are also a number of car parks available in, or close to, the town centre. Details of parking options in the town centre can be found here.
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