Hambledon Hilly

Waterlooville, United Kingdom • 20 Sep 2025

Event

Hambledon Hilly is scheduled for 20 September 2025 at Hambledon Vineyard in Hambledon, Hampshire (PO7 4RY). This is the 10th edition of the event and the venue has changed to Hambledon Vineyard, described as England's oldest commercial vineyard. The vineyard will be open on the day, including its restaurant and bar; bookings are advised.

Courses and entries

The event offers multiple distances with age limits and entry fees:

  • 20km - 15 years or older; fee £20.00
  • 10km - 15 years or older; fee £20.00
  • 5km - 12 years or older; fee £15.00
  • 2km - up to 12 years old; fee £7.50
  • 1km - up to 12 years old; fee £7.50

Children’s 1km and 2km races are held within the estate. Other races start and finish at the vineyard and include an uphill final stretch. The 5km is about 50% trail, on quiet lanes and trails. The 10km is also about 50% trail; a 2km section is described as technical with ruts, roots, flint and possible mud, and is not expected to be a personal best course. The 20km consists of two loops of the 10km route. Entries opened 2 April 2025 and closed 14 September 2025; 250 participants were listed. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

20 km
10 km
5 km
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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