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Serpent Trail

Petersfield, United Kingdom • 4 Jul 2026

Serpent Trail : Saturday 4 July 2026

The Serpent Trail event takes place at Petersfield Rugby Club, Hampshire (GU31 4EP) on 4 July 2026. Entries open 10 October 2025 and close 27 June 2026, with some distances closing earlier. Minimum age is 16 on the event date.

The trail runs through the South Downs National Park and lowland heath, ancient woodlands and greensand hills. Race entries include coach transport to the race start. The route has permanent Serpent Trail markings and race signage. Camping is available Friday and Saturday nights, there is a kids race on Friday evening, and food and a licensed bar are provided. Walkers are welcome.

Distances

  • 100 km - 1785 m ascent, 9 checkpoints, 18 hour limit, closes 6 June
  • 75 km - 1200 m ascent, 7 checkpoints, walkers welcome
  • 50 km - 700 m ascent, 5 checkpoints, flat route, walkers welcome, closes 6 June
  • 20 km - 2 checkpoints, flat route through woodland and heath, closes 6 June
  • 10 km - 6 mile route, mix of roads, heath, tracks and cornfields, water station

Fees are set per distance and instalment payment is available for the longer distances, with the second payment due by 01/02/2026. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United Kingdom South East (England) Petersfield

Race information

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UTMB 20K UTMB 50K UTMB 100K
100 km
1785 m+
100km
75 km
1200 m+
50 km
700 m+
20 km
10 km
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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