Winter X

Meonstoke, United Kingdom • 28 Dec 2025

Event details

Winter X is a trail-running event on Sunday 28 December 2025 at The Meon Hall, Meonstoke, Pound Ln, Southampton SO32 3NP. The event is organised by CHALK & MUD TRAIL RUNNING LTD and is to be held under UKA rules with a TRA licence pending (permit no. 6993). Entries opened 24 August 2025 and close 22 December 2025; there are 40 participants listed so far.

The event offers marked courses, marshal support, chip timing, an event t-shirt, fully stocked checkpoints, post-event food and drink, and an event memento. Courses follow public trails including the South Downs Way, with some short road sections. Courses will be marked and an up-to-date .gpx file will be available before the event. Dogs are not permitted on the route.

Course and entry information

The full 70 km course is made of four out-and-back legs from Meonstoke. Runners can choose from four distances:

  • 10 km - North leg, flat on the old railway line to West Meon and back
  • 30 km - North and East legs; East on South Downs Way to Sustainability Centre
  • 50 km - North, East and West legs; West on South Downs Way to Holden Farm
  • 70 km - Full course: North, East, West and South legs; South to Wickham via old railway line

Central kit access and a checkpoint are at Meon Hall. Additional checkpoints at Holden Farm, Sustainability Centre and Wickham. Age limits: 10 km 16+, 30 km 18+, 50/70 km 20+. Entry fees vary by distance and UKA membership. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

70 km
50 km
30 km
10 km
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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