The Hampshire Hoppit

Kingsclere, United Kingdom • 14 Jun 2026

Event Overview

The Hampshire Hoppit is a multi-distance trail running event offering a marathon, half marathon, and 10K race. All courses are scenic, single-lap routes that start and finish at Watership Down on the Hampshire/Berkshire borders.

The Courses

The marathon and half marathon courses include sections of Watership Down, The Wayfarers Walk, and The Harrow Way. The 10K route is predominantly along the footpaths and trails of Watership Down. All courses reach some of the highest points in Hampshire, providing extensive views. They are mostly off-road on wide footpaths, with occasional quiet road sections that will be marshaled.

Entry Information

Entry fees are tiered for affiliated and unaffiliated runners. The minimum age is 18 for the marathon, 17 for the half marathon, and 16 for the 10K.

  • Marathon: £61.00 (affiliated), £63.00 (unaffiliated)
  • Half Marathon: £53.00 (affiliated), £55.00 (unaffiliated)
  • 10K: £32.00 (affiliated), £34.00 (unaffiliated)

Included Amenities

The entry price includes a generous goody bag, a high-quality finisher's medal, free professional race photographs, a keepsake beer glass, real ale (or a soft drink), professionally managed road crossings, free parking, chip timing, race and sponsor prizes, ample water and feed stations, and a vibrant Race HQ field with beverages and services. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

Marathon
Marathon
Half Marathon
Half Marathon
10 km
10k
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