Sun 14 Jun 2026 Kingsclere, Hampshire, UK

The Hampshire Hoppit | Half Marathon

The half pint-sized trail challenge with top reviews on scenic countryside routes with keepsake beer glass, real ale, medal, free photo, prizes, goodies and special Bridgedale socks offer!

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  • Sun 14 Jun 2026
Kingsclere, Kingsclere
Half Marathon

10:30

Age 17 & over

£53-£55

  • 13.1 miles trail running + 330 m ascent

Event overview

The Hampshire Hoppit marathon, half marathon and 10K are well-respected trail races ie. predominantly off-road.

Each route will be clearly marked and marshalled and feature local sections of famous long-distance footpaths including the Wayfarers Walk and (for the marathon) the Harrow Way.

All are scenic single-lap courses that will start and end at Kingsclere on the Hampshire/Berkshire border, reaching some of the highest points in Hampshire with views across the county.

Highlights

  • Annual trail races with Gold reviews
  • Picturesque countryside routes
  • Famous long-distance footpaths
  • The Wayfarers Walk and Harrow Way
  • Start/finish at Watership Down
  • Tough hills with great views
  • Keepsake beer glass and goodies
  • Free Bridgedale socks offer

This event is part of The Hampshire Hoppit.

Event details

  • Average fitness
  • Event village
  • Newcomers

Route

  • Distance markers
  • Food stations
  • Hilly
  • Marshals
  • No cut off time
  • Out and back
  • Water stations
  • Way markers
  • GPX available

Location

  • BBQ
  • Camping
  • Entertainment
  • Free parking
  • Music
  • Rural
  • Secure bag storage
  • Toilets

What's included

  • Camping
  • Chip timing
  • Eco goody bag
  • Goody bag
  • Medal
  • Race photo
  • Technical t-shirt

Sustainability

  • Bring your own cup
  • Plastic bottle free
  • Plastic-free event
  • Reusable cups
  • Sustainability policy

How to enter

  • Age 17 & over
  • Entries open
  • Enter online
  • Event merch available
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Kingsclere, Kingsclere
Marathon

09:00

Age 18 & over

£61-£63

  • 26.2 miles trail running + 650 m ascent
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Kingsclere, Kingsclere
10K

11:00

Age 15 & over

£32-£34

  • 10 km road running + 170 m ascent

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