Chichester Harbour Trail Run

Emsworth, United Kingdom • 28 Feb 2026

Chichester Harbour Trail Run : overview

The Chichester Harbour Trail Run is a trail running event on Saturday 28 February 2026 in Southbourne / Chidham, PO10 8BN. The route runs around the Chidham Peninsula and along harbour-side and coastal paths around Chichester Harbour, a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The course includes quiet trails, coastal sections and a short foreshore crossing at low tide. The event is organised and timed by UK Running Events.

Distances

  • 21.3 km
  • 16.1 km

Both distances have canicross and hiking options. The 21.3 km route lists elevation gain of +65 m; the 16.1 km route lists elevation gain of +50 m. GPX files are provided for each route.

Race details and facilities

Entry fees shown on the event page are £42.50 for the 21.3 km and £37.50 for the 16.1 km. The event is dog friendly; the rule is one dog per runner. Course signage uses pink arrows and pink tape; hazards and road junctions are marked with "Caution" signs. The event provides chip timing, water stations, on-course first aid, finisher medal, personalised certificate, bib number, drink and finisher goodies. The organiser asks participants to bring a reusable cup or bottle as the event operates plastic-free. Venue access is via Thorney Road / Main Road (A259) in Southbourne. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

Half Marathon
16 km
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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