The Hampshire Hoppit races take place near Kingsclere, Hampshire, starting and finishing at the top of White Hill. The 2027 event is on Sunday 13 June 2027. Full location details and parking information will be sent to all entrants before race day.

Start times are:
‍Marathon: 9:00 AM
‍Half Marathon: 10:30 AM
‍10k: 11:00 AM

Yes — the Marathon distance has a 7-hour cut-off. This is primarily to ensure we are not keeping our volunteers and marshals out on the course for an excessive length of time, particularly towards the latter stages of the route.The Hampshire Hoppit reserves the right to withdraw runners who exceed the 7-hour limit. Anyone finishing beyond this time will be deemed non-competitive.
There is no formal cut-off time for the Half Marathon or 10K.However, these are not walking events. While short sections may be walked, participants are expected to run some of the course. We regularly receive enquiries about walking the entire Half or 10K — this is discouraged, and entries should be made with the expectation of running.

Yes! We have ample free parking available adjacent to the Race HQ at White Hill. Marshals will guide you in on arrival. Please car-share where possible to reduce traffic.

Every finisher receives:  
- A special 2027 commemorative medal  
- A 2027 Hoppit finisher’s engraved glass (pint, half, or third, based on race distance)  
- A free drink for the finishers glass (real ale or soft drink) at the finish
- Free professional race photos  
- Access to well-marked, fully marshalled trails with regular aid stations
- A goody bag with many gifts!-
- 2027 technical tee shirt/vest (an optional extra with all profits to our partner charity, the Hampshire and Isle Of Wight Air Ambulance)

Absolutely! If you have the fitness, then all the courses are ideal for newcomers to trail running, offering a friendly atmosphere and supportive marshals. While the terrain includes hills, many first-timers find trail running the perfect antedote to road racing, and they return year after year.

Minimum age requirements on race day:
10k: 16 years
‍Half Marathon: 17 years
‍Marathon: 18 years

Yes — the course is clearly signposted with arrows and flags, and we have a fantastic team of marshals stationed at key points to guide and encourage you. If you have a Garmin or similar GPS device, then you can download the routes before race day, for extra confidence.

Sadly no, dogs are not permitted on the course due to insurance and UK Athletics regulations. Our first race (in 2016) allowed dogs, but since then it seems that England Athletics have tightened up on their rules.

Yes, deferrals are accepted up to 40 days before race day (i.e., by 4 May 2027).
After this date, deferrals cannot be accommodated due to fixed event costs. To request a deferral, please email hampshireHoppit@outlook.com. Note: Deferrals are subject to the event taking place the following year. Re-entry is required once registration reopens in November of that year, using the free code that will be emailed to the deferred runner.

Yes — you may transfer your entry to another runner free of charge right up to race day, free of charge. To initiate a transfer, email hampshireHoppit@outlook.com with the following details of the runner to whom the entry is being deferred:
Full name
Email address
Postal address
Date of birth
Age on race day
Gender
Mobile phone number
Emergency contact name & number
This ensures we can issue an accurate bib and maintain emergency contact details.

In accordance with UK Athletics regulations, traditional headphones are not permitted during the race. Bone conducting headphones (e.g. Shokz) that do not obstruct the ear canal are allowed, enabling you to hear marshal instructions, especially are road crossings.Stay safe and sound!