Serpent Trail

Petersfield, United Kingdom • 4 Jul 2026

Serpent Trail

The Serpent Trail is a multi-distance trail running event on 4 July 2026, based at Petersfield Rugby Club (PRFC) in Hampshire, GU31 4EP. The route runs through parts of the South Downs National Park and through a variety of landscapes including lowland heath described as habitats rarer than rainforest, ancient woodlands, coppices, greensand hills, river meanders, sandy trails and quiet country roads.

Event facilities and logistics include coach transport to the race starts included with entries, permanent Serpent Trail markings plus race signage, camping available on Friday and Saturday nights and food with a licensed bar at the venue. A kids race takes place on the Friday evening. Walkers are welcome and the minimum age for entry is 16 on the event date.

Entries open on 10 October 2025 and close on 27 June 2026, with some distances closing earlier. Entry fees vary by distance and an instalment option is available with two 50 percent payments, the second payable by 01/02/2026.

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

  • 100km 1785m total ascent - 9 checkpoints - 18 hour time limit
  • 75km 1200m total ascent - 7 checkpoints
  • 50km 700m total ascent - 5 checkpoints
  • 20km 2 checkpoints
  • 10km water station, walkers welcome

Race information

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