The Hampshire Hoppit – Trail Marathon, Half & 10K

The Hampshire Hoppit marathon, half marathon, and 10k, are trail races, i.e. predominantly off-road. They use routes that are clearly marked and marshalled, and include local sections of famous long distance footpaths, the Wayfarers Walk and (for the marathon and half marathon) the Harrow Way. All races are scenic single-lap courses that will start and end at Watership Down near Kingsclere on the Hampshire/Berkshire border, reaching some of the highest points in Hampshire with views across three counties. There are occasional quiet road sections or road crossings that will be marshalled.

The races are held under UK Athletics Rules.

Every finisher receives a unique engraved beer glass and a thirst-quenching fill of ‘Hoppit’, a Classic Ale (3.9%AV) from the Loddon Brewery, available from the post-race bar at the Race HQ. The half marathon will receive a half pint engraved glass, and the full marathon will receive a full pint engraved glass. The 10k will receive a third pint glass. We have not left out the teetotallers – there will be a soft drink alternative!

Every finisher will also receive a special engraved medal to commemorate their fine achievement.

There will be prizes for the top 3 finishers in each race, and age category awards.

There will be a maximum race cut-off time for the full marathon of 7-hours. Competitors that appear likely to exceed this time limit at (approximately) the 14-mile point will be requested to be withdrawn from the race. There is no race cut-off time for the half marathon or 10k.