Racecheck Gold Award

2018-2026

4.9

(630+ ratings)

Sunday 13 June 2027

Marathon

09:00am

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Half marathon

10:30am

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10K

11:00am

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The Hampshire Hoppit

A fun, friendly and challenging trail race across the beautiful Hampshire and Berkshire countryside. Choose from the marathon, half marathon or 10K and enjoy clearly marked single-lap routes, spectacular views, brilliant marshals and a warm The Hampshire Hoppit welcome.

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Trail running at its best

The Hampshire Hoppit is one of Hampshire’s best-loved trail running events, with marathon, half marathon and 10K routes designed to be scenic, challenging and welcoming.

The courses are predominantly off-road, using beautiful countryside trails, long-distance footpaths and open views from some of the highest points in Hampshire. Whether you’re stepping up to your first trail race, returning for The Hampshire Hoppit, or looking for a memorable marathon without the big-city crowds, you’ll find a race with character, support and atmosphere from start to finish.

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Our trail races

If you are wanting a flavour of what to expect on race day, we created this video after our 2025 event that we think accurately captures the essence of What is The Hampshire Hoppit?

Choose your race distance

Three distances. One brilliant day on the trails. Pick the challenge that suits you.

Marathon

26.2 miles

Start time: 09:00am

A full trail marathon across a scenic, single-lap course with regular aid stations, friendly marshals and a 7-hour cut-off.

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Half marathon

13.1 miles

Start time: 10:30am

A popular trail half marathon with beautiful countryside, historic paths and a memorable finish-line atmosphere.

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10K

10 kilometres

Start time: 11:00am

A shorter The Hampshire Hoppit challenge with the same friendly welcome, beautiful countryside setting and race-day buzz.

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Route maps

Explore each course in detail, including the route, elevation profile, aid stations and key race-day points before you reach the start line.

Every detail designed with runners in mind

The Hoppit is organised by runners, for runners — with a focus on creating a safe, friendly and supportive race day where every runner matters.

Beautiful single-lap routes

Clearly marked routes through scenic Hampshire countryside, designed to feel like a proper trail adventure.

Friendly marshal support

Volunteer teams are out on the course to guide, encourage and keep runners moving. Become a volunteer.

Historic trails and big views

Follow long-distance footpaths and enjoy sweeping views across the countryside.

A rewarding finish

Every finisher receives a medal, goody bag and custom engraved beer glass, plus Loddon Hoppit ale or a soft drink.

Race-day atmosphere

Music, catering, spectators, volunteers and runners come together around the start and finish area.

Free race photos

Downloadable professional race photos help you relive the day and share your The Hampshire Hoppit achievement.

Loved by runners, year after year

Don’t just take our word for it. See why runners rate The Hampshire Hoppit for its organisation, support and the little details that make race day feel special.

What a wonderful event. The event village is wrll planned out and organised. Every volunteer was welcoming encouraging and gave full energy to everyone. The route is absolutely stunning. Im a local and still get blown away by the scenery and views. Im already counting down the days until next year.

Bonnie B.

My 4th Hoppit Marathon and def not my last ! Still my favourite marathon for all the same reasons - lovely course , brilliant location, happiest cheerfulest Marshalls, fab feed stations - with watermelon - the very best thing, and of course a great team behind the event. Thanks very much to you all.

Sue H.

An absolutely beautiful event. The marshals were all so lovely. Really efficient water and coke top-ups at aid stations and good fuel options. Finish line felt amazing despite being right at the back. And to top it all off, the photography being included is amazing.

Sam P.

This was an incredible race and experience. The people were lovely, the snacks at the end varied and tasted good (even though I’m dairy free I think I could eat it all!) and the glass and medal are fantastic. Will absolutely run again- when I’ve forgotten the hills!

Toby C.

This was my second year running the Hoppit marathon and, again, it was an absolutely superb event. Relaxed and friendly, very well organised and with superb marshals all cheering you on around the course. From the medal and beer glass designs to the race photography and catering, I can't fault it - thanks so much for a great day out!

Neil F.

This is totally different from city races - it’s scenic, it’s tough (the up hills and the down!), it’s very well organised and friendly. The finisher goodies are great and also you get free race photos afterwards. Give it a go!

Kay H.

I absolutely can't fault this run. I've run it 5 times now and every time it's been outstanding. great atmosphere, amazing well signposted route (if you don't mind beautiful scenic hills) with great marshalling. Plenty of Free photos, a top quality medal and a finisher goodie bag make this event stand out in a sea of cost cutting.

Adam W