The South Downs Trail Half Marathon and accompanying 10K are two of the classic trail runs in the South of England. They both start and finish at QE Country Park and run out to join the South Downs Way on a network of Bridle Paths through beautiful downland and forested countryside.   New for 2022, this event is now DOG-FRIENDLY with a canicross-only wave, medals for doggies that cross the finshline and a separate canicross prize category! Scroll down for more information. Half Marathon Sta…
The South Downs Trail Half Marathon and accompanying 10K are two of the classic trail runs in the South of England. They both start and finish at QE Country Park and run out to join the South Downs Way on a network of Bridle Paths through beautiful downland and forested countryside. Â Â
New for 2022, this event is now DOG-FRIENDLY with a canicross-only wave, medals for doggies that cross the finshline and a separate canicross prize category! Scroll down for more information.
Half Marathon
Starting at Queen Elizabeth Country Park near Petersfield the half marathon follows a route through the Country Park then across fields to the Village of Chalton before picking up the Sussex Border Path, bringing you to the South Downs Way. The route then returns running west for 4 miles on the South Downs Way back through QE Park to the finish.
We are planning to have two wave starts for the half marathon in 2022 to prevent congestion at the stile after 3.5miles and to maintain social distancing before the start:
9:55am-Â Â Â Â Canicross Wave
10am -Â Â Â Â Â Wave 1
10.10am -Â Â Wave 2
10.20am -Â Â 10Km
Waves will be split on estimated times on the entry database to give two even waves.
To view the route or download a GPX route to your own device, follow the following link:
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10km Trail Run
Taking in the first 2.4miles of the half marathon route, the course will divide and run on the Staunton Way up to where it joins the South Downs Trail as it enters QE Park at the Buriton Gate, the route then returns to the finish along the same route as the half marathon (South Downs Way). Essentially the route is a gradual climb up to halfway then a downhill return to the finish at the base of Butser Hill.
To view the route or download a GPX route to your own device, follow the following link:
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Time Table
09.55am: Canicross Wave Start for Half and 10K Start and Queen Elizabeth Country Park
10.00am:Â Wave 1 Half Marathon Start at Queen Elizabeth Country Park
10.10am:  Wave 2 Half Marathon Start at Queen Elizabeth Country Park
10.20am:Â 10km Start at Queen Elizabeth Country Park
PRICES
Half Marathon: Up to 30 Apr £32 (£35 Canicross entry) / From 1 May £37 (£40 Canicross entry)
10km: Up to 30 Apr £22 ((£25 Canicross entry) / From 1 May £27 (£30 Canicross entry)
Entry prices include all registration platform feesÂ
Entry Fee includes:
A prizegiving ceremony will take place as soon as possible after lead runners finish. Prizes will be wooden trophies and Alton Sports Gift Vouchers.
Half Marathon prizes
First 3 Male & Female
First male & female masters in the following age groups categories:
40, 50, 60Â
First, second and third canicross teams
10K prizes
First 3 Male & Female
First Male & Female masters in the following age groups categories:
40, 50, 60Â
First, second and third canicross teams
IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR CANICROSS ENTRANTS.
You can only run with your dog if you add a dog to your race entry during the registration process.Â
All dog entries will start in a dedicated Canicross wave at 09.55am, 5 minutes ahead of the runner only waves to allow maximum enjoyment for all our race entrants.Â
Dogs MUST be kept on a harness at all times on course and in the race village.
Please carry any snacks and water your dog may need while out running the course.
Please make sure you clean up after your dog. There will be designated dog poo bins.
For more guidance on Canicross, check out the advice from our friends at Dogfit:
Appropriate canicross kit: www.dogfit.co.uk/canicross-kit (use discounr code DFR5 for 5% off at www.dogfit.co.uk)
Advice about Canicross safety and etiquette: - CHECK OUT THE DOWNLOAD IN OUR PDF SECTION
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Race Start times:
Canicross Wave: 09.55am for both half marathon and 10K distances.
Half MarathonÂ
              10am Wave 1
              10.10am Wave 2 Â
10Km        Â
              10.20am
Start and Finish Venue: Queen Elizabeth Country Park, nr Petersfield for all events
Minimum age:Â Half Marathon 18yrs /Â 10km 15 yrs
Half Marathon prizes
First 3 Male & Female
First male & female masters in the following age groups categories:
V40, V50, V60Â
10Km prizes
First 3 Male & Female
First Male & Female masters in the following age groups categories:
V40, V50, V60Â
Canicross Prizes
1st/2nd/3rd Canicross Teams in both Half Marathon and 10Km
Your details will kept in accordance with the Privacy Policies 2.09 Events Ltd.
Your name, date of birth and email details will be passed onto the chip timing company. Personal details will be deleted 1 week after the event.
Where specified on the booking form any medical information will be passed onto the medical team present at the event.Â
AND
1) I am over the age of 17 (Half Marathon) or 15 (10K) on the day of the event.
2)Â I declare that I am medically fit to compete & understand that I do so entirely at my own risk.
3) I agree and abide by the rules of the event’s governing body, where applicable (eg UK Athletics/British Triathlon Federation) and/or the event organisers.
4) I understand that I enter the race at my own risk and that no person(s) or organisation(s) will be held responsible for any accident, injury, or loss to myself, prior to, during or after the event.
5)Â I understand the organisers reserve the right to alter the arrangements and conditions should circumstances require.
Refunds, Transfers And Deferrals
Once your entry is accepted refunds are not possible, however, if you unable to run on the day, you may transfer your entry to another runner or defer your entry to the following year’s event. To transfer or defer your entry you need to send an e-mail making the request to transfer@209events.com at least 48 hours before the race takes place. Requests made after this time will not be accepted.
Cancellation Policy
If the event should have to be cancelled (due to either national or local Covid restrictions, to adverse weather conditions, a police request due to unforeseen circumstances, route closure by Local authorities for reasons outside the events control, medical team being unable to arrive at the event due to delay in transit and other circumstances amounting to force majeure), entrants will be entitled to a refund of their entry fee.
PRICES
Half Marathon: Up to 30 Apr £32 / From 1 May £37
10km: Up to 30 Apr £22 / From 1 May £27
Entry prices include all entry platform feesÂ
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For further information email 2:09 Events on info@209events.com
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