The Serpent Trail - 10k RACE

The Serpent Trail is a long distance trail through some of the most breathtaking countryside in the South East.  The 10k running race is the last 10k of the Serpent Trail's southern end to Petersfield and is a mix of sandy heathland paths, woodland tracks plus quiet country roads.

This is a flat, picturesque course and ideal for a seasoned or beginner runner.  Read our race info page!

  • Coach Transport to race start - INCLUDED in race entry!

  • 10k / 6 mile route

  • Walkers Welcome

  • Water station

  • Free TRIBE bar to collect at registration

  • Serpent Trail markings PLUS regular race signage arrows along the route

  • Camping available on Friday and Saturday night, with Kids race on the Friday evening!

  • Food and licensed bar in venue

  • FREE Professionally shot race images for you via our Race Photos page and social media

  • The top 3 Male and Female finishers in each race will receive sought after laser etched trophies!

  • FREE un-timed Kids race of circa 1km at 7pm on Friday evening, all welcome!

Our busses drop you off at the 10k start near Trotton and the Serpent Trail follows a country lane for the first 3.5 km to Nyeford before heading into woods, fields and farmland. There is the odd road crossing and stunning corn fields as you come into the edge of Petersfield and the finish at the Rugby club.

Venue - Petersfield Rugby Club (PRFC), Hampshire, GU31 4EP

Start - 1.30pm.  Bus Departs PRFC - 1 pm prompt

Provided -  Water Station.    Medical cover.   Fully marked route.  Changing and Shower facilities. THIS RACE IS CUPLESS - read here about it.

Included - Coach transport from venue to start of race.  Serpent Trail 10k finishers medal.  FREE professionally taken photos of the event shared on social media.

T-shirts - We have followed suit with many other events and are offering T shirts as an extra that you can purchase online at time of entry or by editing your entry at a later date. These are a small charge of £12. This is designed to ensure those getting a T shirt as part of the event actually want to have one and to try and cut down any wastage from the event.

Trees not tees - We have teamed up with Trees not tees so that you can now choose to pay for a tree being planted by them with a race entry, this can be instead of OR as well as an event T-shirt. Read all about it here and do some future good with an entry to the Serpent Trail!

We are proud to have Havant & East Hants MIND as our official charity. Mental health has affected everyone either directly or indirectly so we are pleased to be able to help raise awareness and funds to help them do their great work in supporting those in need through the event. There is the option to give the charity a donation at time of entry and we information about fundraising for them through sponsorship HERE.

By entering you agree to our privacy policy and terms and conditions.  Minimum age is 16 years old.

Online entries only - ENTRIES CLOSE 9 PM Saturday 29th JUNE 2024 or when the event is full. 

This date is also the withdrawal deadline - you must have cancelled your place by this date as after this cut off point the amount of event infrastructure / logistics / supplies that have been paid for mean it is too late to be refunded. HOW TO CANCEL YOUR PLACE.

There are no deferral or substitution options. In the event of entry withdrawal there is a 75% refund until Saturday 11th May (8 weeks before the race), then 50% refund until Saturday 8th June (4 weeks before the race).  

After the 29th June 2024 there are no refunds for that years event. See our FAQ’s page for more information regarding cancelling your place and withdrawing from the event.