Blackdown Hill Challenge
Fernhurst, United Kingdom • 18 Oct 2026
Blackdown Hill Challenge
The Blackdown Hill Challenge is a trail running event organised by Midhurst Milers with Fernhurst Recreation Ground Trust. It takes place on 18 October 2026 at The Pavilion, Fernhurst Recreation Ground, postcode GU27 3HY. The main course runs from Fernhurst Recreation Ground to the Temple of the Winds on Blackdown and includes a climb of 866 ft. The route provides views across Sussex, Surrey and Hampshire.
The event is licenced by the Trail Running Association and held under UK Athletics rules. Courses are fully marked and the venue offers parking on site, a water station and toilets. The recreation ground lies adjacent to the Red Lion pub and village green. By road, Fernhurst is approximately 3 miles south of Haslemere on the A286 and 5 miles north of Midhurst.
All entries must be made online; no entries are available on the day. Adult participants must be at least 16 years old. The adult race does not permit canicross and dogs are not allowed on the course. Junior and school team races are held separately under the event programme.
Distances Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
- 10 km from Fernhurst Recreation Ground to Temple of the Winds
- Approx 4.5 km less challenging adult trail race