The Hampshire Hoppit
Kingsclere, United Kingdom • 14 Jun 2026
Event overview
The Hampshire Hoppit is a trail running event held on Sunday 14 June 2026. Races start and finish at Watership Down on the Hampshire/Berkshire border. The event offers the following distances:
- Marathon
- Half marathon
- 10K
Each course is a clearly marked, single-lap route that is mainly off road. The marathon and half marathon include sections of Watership Down, The Wayfarers Walk and The Harrow Way. The 10K runs predominantly on the footpaths and trails of Watership Down. Courses reach some of the highest points in Hampshire and offer wide footpaths and occasional quiet road sections that are marshalled.
Logistics and entry details
The village of Kingsclere is nearby, located between Basingstoke and Newbury on the A339, with access from the M3, M4 and A34. Race parking is available in a large field. Entry includes a goody bag, a finishers medal, free professional race photographs, a keepsake beer glass and either real ale or a soft drink. Other included services are chip timing, managed road crossings, water and feed stations, race prizes, sponsor prizes and a Race HQ field with beverages and services. Minimum ages are 18 for the marathon, 17 for the half marathon and 16 for the 10K. Entry fees vary by event and affiliation: marathon £61-£63, half marathon £53-£55, 10K £32-£34. Profits from merchandise sales go to the Hampshire and Isle Of Wight Air Ambulance. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.