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Xterra Matterley

Name: Xterra Matterley
Start: 2026-02-14
End: 2026-02-15
Location: Winchester

Winchester, United Kingdom • 14-15 Feb 2026

XTERRA Matterley is an off-road sporting event held at the scenic Matterley Basin in Hampshire, United Kingdom. Scheduled for February 14-15, 2026, it offers a variety of race formats including duathlons and trail runs suitable for athletes of all levels. The duathlon races feature distances such as a full distance (6K run, 20K bike, 3K run) and a sprint distance (3K run, 10K bike, 1.5K run).

Trail runs include 21K, 14K, and 7K courses. The event emphasizes challenging off-road terrain amidst beautiful countryside, providing a thrilling experience for participants. It also serves as a qualifier for the XTERRA Trail Run World Championships. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United Kingdom South East (England) Winchester

Race information

Website

29 km

Full Distance Duathlon - Run 6k, Bike 20k, Run 3k

21 km

Trail Half Marathon - Run 21k

15 km

Sprint Duathlon - Run 3k, Bike 10k, Run 1.5k

14 km

14k Trail Run

7 km

7k Trail Run

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

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