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The Hampshire Hoppit

Name: The Hampshire Hoppit
Start: 2026-06-14
End: 2026-06-14
Location: Kingsclere

Kingsclere, United Kingdom • 14 Jun 2026

The Hampshire Hoppit

The Hampshire Hoppit is a set of trail races held in and around the village of Kingsclere in Hampshire. The event takes place on Sunday 14 June 2026 and features courses that are run mainly off-road through the local countryside. Each course is a clearly marked, single-lap route with marshals positioned along the way.

The location is described as midway between Basingstoke and Newbury on the A339, with access from major roads including the M3, M4 and A34. Race parking is available in a large nearby field. Photo albums from the event are maintained publicly on the organiser's site; images are not tagged to identify individuals and can be removed on request.

Organisers list support from a number of local and national organisations. The event information references the local running club BMHAC and notes that non members are welcome to sample what the club offers.

Distances offered:

Marathon
Half marathon
10k

Additional pages associated with the event include an FAQ, route maps, a gallery, race permits, results and a hot weather policy. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United Kingdom South East (England) Kingsclere

Race information

Website

Marathon

Half Marathon

10 km

10k

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

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