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Hurstbourne 5

Name: Hurstbourne 5
Start: 2027-05-01
End: 2027-05-01
Location: Hurstbourne Tarrant

Hurstbourne Tarrant, United Kingdom • 1 May 2027

Hurstbourne 5

The Hurstbourne 5 is a five mile off road race held in the North Wessex Downs in Hampshire. The event starts in the village of Hurstbourne Tarrant and follows part of the Test Way through woods and farmland.

The course is completely off road, using rural footpaths and woodland tracks and including a couple of short undulations. The event has been held annually since 2009 and attracts fun runners, club athletes and local villagers.

The race is organised and run entirely by volunteers. All proceeds are donated to local charities. The listing gives a provisional date for 2027 of Saturday 1st May.

Location details shown for the event include Hurstbourne Tarrant, Hampshire and the postcode SP110AX. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United Kingdom South East (England) Hurstbourne Tarrant

Race information

Website

5 mi

Five Mile Race

Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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