The Hard Yard
New Alresford, United Kingdom • 26 Sep 2026
Event Information
The Hard Yard is a 10-mile trail race. It takes place at Chilton Manor Farm, a family-owned estate in the Candover Valley. The event uses private trails accessible only on race day.
Route
The course is well-marked and includes 240 meters of elevation. It starts and finishes on a historic, 800-year-old Yew tree-lined avenue, which provides a straight final mile. The surface consists of gravel tracks, shale paths, field sidings, and compact rural paths. The route passes through areas such as Furzedown Wood and includes a section of the Oxdrove Way. It has received a Silver award from Racecheck.
What's Included
Participants receive a unique finisher medal and event photos. There are two water stations on the course, plus water at the start and finish. On-course support is provided by marshals and medic services. Toilets are available at the venue.
On-Site Facilities
An event pop-up cafe offers coffee and cake. Parking is available for £5 per vehicle. The event encourages car sharing and operates cupless water stations. Participants are asked to bring their own water bottles.
Participation Rules
The minimum age for entry is 18. The event has a tail runner and no official cut-off time. Participants are not permitted to run the route before race day due to private land access. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.