Serpent Trail
Petersfield, United Kingdom • 3 Jul 2027
Serpent Trail
The Serpent Trail is a long distance trail running event based at Petersfield Rugby Club, Hampshire (GU31 4EP) that follows sections of the Serpent Trail through the South Downs National Park and surrounding South East countryside. The event offers multiple distances, permanent waymarking plus additional race signage, and coach transport to the race starts included with entries.
Camping is available on Friday and Saturday nights and there is a kids race on Friday evening. Food and a licensed bar are provided at the event venue. Walkers are welcome on most distances. Minimum age for entry is 16.
Entries open on 30 October 2026. General entries close on 26 June 2027, with some distances closing earlier; the 100 km, 50 km and 20 km options close on 5 June 2027. An instalment payment option is available for some entries.
Distances and key notes: Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
- 100 km: 1785 m ascent, 9 checkpoints, 18 hour time limit.
- 75 km: 1200 m ascent, 7 checkpoints, walkers welcome.
- 50 km: 700 m ascent, 5 checkpoints, starts near Petworth, finishes Petersfield.
- 20 km: 2 checkpoints, woodland, heath and river sections, flat route.
- 10 km: 6 mile route, water station, mixed roads, heathland, woodland and cornfields.