Queen Elizabeth Country Park Trail Run (QECP)
Horndean, United Kingdom • 31 Jan 2026
Event overview
The Queen Elizabeth Country Park Trail Run is held at Queen Elizabeth Country Park, Gravel Hill, Horndean, PO8 0QE, on the South Downs in Hampshire. The route starts and finishes in the park and uses hard-packed off-road trails, ancient woodland at Head Down, a section of the South Downs Way, and the local Milky Way trail. All three routes combine on War Down, which features tree-lined gravel tracks. The event is dog friendly and allows one dog per runner. GPX files are available for each route.
- 22 km (elevation +424 m)
- 15 km (elevation +328 m)
- 8 km (elevation +161 m)
Practical information
Entries include chip timing, a bib number, first aid, water stations, a drink, a finisher's medal, finisher goodies, encouraging marshals, and a personalised certificate. Course signage uses pink arrows and pink tape; hazards and road junctions are marked with "Caution" signs. The event is plastic free at water stations, so participants are asked to bring a reusable cup or bottle. GPX files are provided for each distance. Parking at the venue is charged at £3 per car. Spectators are welcome. Participants with dogs are advised to bring poo bags, water, treats, and an appropriate lead. Registration details and kit recommendations are available on the event page. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.