🏃♂️ The Hampshire Hoppit: Trail Running at Its Best
The Hampshire Hoppit marathon, half marathon, and 10k are scenic trail races, run mainly off-road. Each course is a clearly marked, single-lap route with friendly marshals along the way. The marathon and half marathon follow parts of two historic footpaths — the Wayfarers Walk and the Harrow Way — with the 10k also enjoying beautiful countryside.
All races start and finish near Watership Down, on the Hampshire/Berkshire border. Expect sweeping views across three counties from some of the highest points in Hampshire, with the occasional quiet country road crossing — all safely marshalled.
🎖️ Run It, Earn It
Every finisher gets:
- 🥃 A custom engraved beer glass (pint, half-pint, or third, depending on the race distance)
- 🍺 A post-race fill of ‘Hoppit’ ale from Loddon Brewery — or a soft drink alternative for non-drinkers
- 🏅 A special medal to mark the achievement
Prizes are also awarded for:
- 🏆 Top 3 overall finishers in each race
- 🏵️ Age category winners
🥳 What Runners Are Saying
Well done Tim and BMHAC, a cracking race with a delightful hill at the start.
Great marshals, support, muchos appreciated! – Jason Burke (Chineham Park Running Club)Great work Tim Fowler and his fab team. Loved this race. I want to do it again, again, again. Thank you. Emma Carter (Winchester and District Athletic Club)
I had a fantastic time today, a lovely race with amazing marshals. A huge huge thanks to all involved in the organisation of this event, it was obviously planned with immense attention to detail. Alison Bonathan.
Thank you everyone for a wonderful event. The sense of community was great, the marshals did such a brilliant job, the water and food en route was so much appreciated, and I have never known a goody bag like it. Hannah Storm (Lymington Triathlon Club)
I don’t normally join these follow us groups but have asked to join so that I could tell you that after 5 years of running I have never experienced a marathon like I did today. It was top quality Marshalls/ road management/ goody bag. If you change nothing and keep everything the same it will be your greatest decision. You have found perfection, do not try to improve on it you may take a backward step leave it as is. Well done everyone involved. Mick Wraight (Sittingbourne Striders)