Serpent Trail
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Serpent Trail
The Serpent Trail is a trail running event based at Petersfield Rugby Club in Hampshire. The route runs through parts of the South Downs National Park and passes heathland, ancient woodlands, coppices, greensand hills and villages.
Available distances include:
- 100 km - 1785 m total ascent, 9 checkpoints, 18 hour time limit
- 75 km - 1200 m total ascent, 7 checkpoints, walkers welcome
- 50 km - 700 m total ascent, 5 checkpoints, walkers welcome
- 20 km - flat route, 2 checkpoints, walkers welcome
- 10 km - 10 km route, water station, walkers welcome
Entries open on 30 October 2026 and close on 26 June 2027 with some distances closing earlier; the 100 km, 50 km and 20 km entries close on 5 June 2027. Minimum age to enter is 16. Entry fees are listed by distance and longer distances offer a two part instalment payment option.
Race entries include coach transport to race starts. The course uses permanent Serpent Trail markings plus race signage. Camping is available on Friday and Saturday nights and there is a kids race on Friday evening. Food and a licensed bar are available at the event venue. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
