Winchester Trail Run
Sparsholt, United Kingdom • 11 Jan 2026
Event overview
The Winchester Trail Run takes place near Winchester, Hampshire, at Sparsholt College (SO21 2NF) on Sunday 11 January 2026. Distances offered:
- 21 km
- 12 km
This is the fourth running of the off-road event. The organiser reports over 1,000 participants took part in the previous year. The routes use tracks, bridleways and footpaths around Farley Mount and include tree-lined sections, open countryside views, and a short climb to Farley’s Mount on the longer route. Elevation gain is listed as +248 m for the 21 km route and +144 m for the 12 km route.
Logistics and race services
The event starts and finishes at Sparsholt College, which provides plentiful hard-standing parking. The event is plastic free; participants are asked to bring a reusable cup or bottle for water stations. Runners collect bib numbers on arrival and should display bibs on the front. GPX route files are provided for both distances.
Included with entry are first aid cover, water stations, chip timing, a finishers medal, a personalised certificate, a drink and a selection of finisher goodies. The course will be signed with PINK arrows and PINK tape, and hazards or road junctions will be marked with caution signs. Spectators are welcome. No dogs are allowed. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.