Route Maps - The Hampshire Hoppit

For the route maps and downloads, see below the (two) Private Land maps below.

NOTE: 1) Private Land on the Hoppit Half course…..

Please note that we only have access to some of the course on race day only, with the kind permission of the landowners. Below are details of the alternative diversions available to avoid the private land, if you are recce’ing the route before the race. Please do not risk taking the private land, as we do not wish to annoy the landowners and jeopardise our future usage.

Also note (2) April 2024 update…..

Interactive Route Maps

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icon. Apologies for the annoying advert popups – close them down. Click here for interactive route maps.

Downloads

The download link below each map (in green) is a hyperlink to the actual GPX data for both routes – i.e. if you have a Garmin or similar device to track routes, then this is for you.

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The Hampshire Hoppit

A fun, friendly & challenging 26.2 /13.1/10k set over the beautiful, scenic Hants/Berks countryside.

The Hampshire Hoppit

1 week ago

It is the season for running! Are you wishing you’d signed up for a spring marathon (or half marathon or 10k)? Have you been training for one and want to keep that fitness going? We’ve got the perfect solution...Join our Hampshire Hoppit on Sunday 16 June starting (and finishing) at Watership Down near Kingsclere, in Hampshire? This will be our 9th year, and once again the start (and much of the course) is within the Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty that is the North Wessex Downs. Not only will you be setting more 2024 goals, you’ll also benefit from:• Quality race medals• Packed goody bags filled with post race treats• Engraved keepsake beer glasses• Free real ale and soft drinks from the Loddon Brewery beer tent• Free parking adjacent to Race HQ• Free professional race photos• Stunning race views• A ‘safety first’ ethos with road closures, clear route signage, over 60 course marshals, and frequent feed and drinks stations• Plenty of loos• Premium unique prizes for race winners (including age categories)• Race licence from Trail Running Association• Supporters and runners enjoy our scenic and spacious Race Village at the top of White Hill with hot food, coffee, merchandise, massage, and music • Unique Hoppit race tees and vests (profits to Hampshire & Isle of Wight Air Ambulance)• Free Bridgedale trail socks offer for every entrant• Amazing partner deals from:- happystride happystride sportswearND:R Sportswear running sunglassesBodyView fitness assessment Up & Running Basingstoke all things running Altra Running fantastic shoes! Just 8-weeks to go. Spaces are filling up - don’t miss out - ENTER NOW! ... See MoreSee Less

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The Hampshire Hoppit

1 week ago

Will you be joining us at the Hampshire Hoppit on Sunday 16 June 2024, starting (and finishing) at Watership Down near Kingsclere, in Hampshire? This will be our 9th year, and once again the start, and much of the course, is within the Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty that is the North Wessex Downs. Entrants to our top-rated marathon, half marathon or 10km races will benefit from:• Quality race medals• Packed goody bags filled with post race treats• Engraved keepsake beer glasses• Free real ale and soft drinks from the Loddon Brewery beer tent• Free parking adjacent to Race HQ• Free professional race photos• Stunning race views• A ‘safety first’ ethos with road closures, clear route signage, over 60 course marshals, and frequent feed and drinks stations• Plenty of loos!• First aid - on the course and at the Race Village• Premium unique prizes for race winners (including age categories)• Race licence from Trail Running Association• Supporters and runners enjoy our scenic and spacious Race Village at the top of White Hill with hot food, coffee, merchandise, massage, and music • Unique Hoppit race tees and vests (profits to Hampshire & Isle of Wight Air Ambulance) • Free Bridgedale trail socks offer for every entrant• Amazing partner deals from:- happystride sportswearND:R Sportswear running sunglassesBodyView fitness assessment Up & Running Basingstoke all things running Altra Running fantastic shoes! Spaces are filling up - don’t miss out - ENTER NOW! ... See MoreSee Less

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The Hampshire Hoppit

1 week ago

It was great to meet Rich Smith (uk tech support manager) at the busy Altra Running booth at the London marathon expo today. Altra have generously offered to award a pair of their top Altra shoes to the first place finishers (male/female) at our three Hoppit races in June, i.e. six pairs in total. ... See MoreSee Less

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The Hampshire Hoppit

2 weeks ago

Do you live in the postcode RG20, RG14, or RG19?The Paula Tait trophy in The Hampshire Hoppit is sponsored by Paula’s family, a much loved regular at our race in Kingsclere before sadly passing away. A local runner, her family wanted to recognise the achievement of local runners at the race. It is awarded as a renewing perpetual trophy (i.e. engraved and retained for a year, before being returned for awarding in subsequent years). It is awarded to the first runner that finishes the half marathon that has an address in the postcodes RG20, RG14, or RG19. There are 2 awards – fastest local male and fastest local female - in the half marathon.Our race date this year is Sunday 16 June. Further details and entry can be found at the website. ... See MoreSee Less

The Hampshire Hoppit - Trail Marathon and Half Marathon

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Welcome to the Hampshire Hoppit, an off-road trail race in the North Hampshire Downs. Choose from Marathon or Half Marathon distance.

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The Hampshire Hoppit

2 weeks ago

Congratulations to the following Hoppit entrants, that entered our competition to win Hoppit Ale, courtesy of our sponsors Loddon Brewery. We will use the mailing address on the race entry system, and you should expect your delivery in the next 2 weeks! The beer will be a lovely taster prior to the race itself on Sunday 16 June, when we will be serving Hoppit Ale to every race finisher. (Non-alcoholic options also available!).1. Jackie Slaughter, 2. Sarah Nash, 3. Anita Gilbert, 4. Robert Yates, 5. Adam Brownett, 6. Julie Lyford7. Jenny Cooke 8. Amanda Wiseman9. Eleanor Lawrence10. Katie Wiseman ... See MoreSee Less

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For the route maps and downloads, see below the (two) Private Land maps below.

NOTE: 1) Private Land on the Hoppit Half course…..

Also note (2) April 2024 update…..

Interactive Route Maps

Downloads

Hampshire Trail Marathon (elevation gain of 650m)

Hampshire Trail Half Marathon (elevation gain of 330m)

NEW! Hampshire Hoppit 10k