Chichester Harbour Trail Run
From UK Running Events
- Date Sat 27th February 2027
- Location Emsworth, Hampshire
- Price £39.50 - £44.50
- Races 4 races
- Distances 10km, Half Marathon
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Event summary
Get ready for an unforgettable running experience at the Chichester Harbour Trail Run, taking place on Saturday, February 27, 2027, in the picturesque town of Emsworth, Hampshire. Organised by UK Running Events, this beloved event invites runners of all abilities to explore the stunning Chidham Peninsula and its serene harbour-side paths. With two thrilling distances to choose from — a Half Marathon (21k) and a 16k route — participants will be treated to breathtaking views of Chichester Harbour, a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
As you navigate the flat, friendly trails, you’ll encounter sweeping panoramas towards Bosham Hoe, Itchenor, East Head, and the rolling South Downs, making every step a delight. A unique feature of this event is the opportunity to run across the foreshore at low tide, adding an extra layer of excitement to your adventure. Whether you're aiming for a personal best, building confidence, or simply enjoying a scenic coastal run, the Chichester Harbour Trail Run promises an inspiring and inclusive experience. Cross the finish line to receive a well-deserved medal, a refreshing drink, and exciting finisher's goodies, making this event the perfect early-season challenge for every runner
As you navigate the flat, friendly trails, you’ll encounter sweeping panoramas towards Bosham Hoe, Itchenor, East Head, and the rolling South Downs, making every step a delight. A unique feature of this event is the opportunity to run across the foreshore at low tide, adding an extra layer of excitement to your adventure. Whether you're aiming for a personal best, building confidence, or simply enjoying a scenic coastal run, the Chichester Harbour Trail Run promises an inspiring and inclusive experience. Cross the finish line to receive a well-deserved medal, a refreshing drink, and exciting finisher's goodies, making this event the perfect early-season challenge for every runner
Chichester Harbour Trail Run
Sat 27th February 2027
Organiser's Description
CHICHESTER HARBOUR TRAIL RUN (WEST SUSSEX) - SATURDAY 27TH FEBRUARY 2027
Back by popular demand, the Chichester Harbour Trail Run is one of our most-loved events and for good reason. This stunning Chichester running event takes you around the beautiful Chidham Peninsula and along peaceful harbour-side paths, showcasing some of the most spectacular coastal views in the South.
As you run, you'll enjoy sweeping panoramas across Chichester Harbour, a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, with long-reaching vistas towards Bosham Hoe, Itchenor, East Head, and the rolling South Downs.
The Half Marathon and 16k course is designed to immerse you fully in the landscape, with quiet trails, coastal paths, and wildlife-rich scenery that make this route truly unforgettable. At low tide, runners also experience a unique stretch across the foreshore, a highlight that sets this South Coast trail run apart from anything else.
Flat, friendly, and perfect for an early-season challenge, this event suits all abilities.
Whether you're chasing a PB, building confidence, or simply enjoying a relaxed coastal run, the Chichester Harbour Trail Run offers an inspiring and inclusive experience. With two distances, Half Marathon 21k or 16k available, every runner can enjoy the adventure.
As you cross the finish line, you'll receive a well-earned medal, a refreshing drink, and exciting finisher's goodies, the perfect reward after an unforgettable run.
Back by popular demand, the Chichester Harbour Trail Run is one of our most-loved events and for good reason. This stunning Chichester running event takes you around the beautiful Chidham Peninsula and along peaceful harbour-side paths, showcasing some of the most spectacular coastal views in the South.
As you run, you'll enjoy sweeping panoramas across Chichester Harbour, a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, with long-reaching vistas towards Bosham Hoe, Itchenor, East Head, and the rolling South Downs.
The Half Marathon and 16k course is designed to immerse you fully in the landscape, with quiet trails, coastal paths, and wildlife-rich scenery that make this route truly unforgettable. At low tide, runners also experience a unique stretch across the foreshore, a highlight that sets this South Coast trail run apart from anything else.
Flat, friendly, and perfect for an early-season challenge, this event suits all abilities.
Whether you're chasing a PB, building confidence, or simply enjoying a relaxed coastal run, the Chichester Harbour Trail Run offers an inspiring and inclusive experience. With two distances, Half Marathon 21k or 16k available, every runner can enjoy the adventure.
As you cross the finish line, you'll receive a well-earned medal, a refreshing drink, and exciting finisher's goodies, the perfect reward after an unforgettable run.
Races
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21K: Runner Entry
£44.50
Booking for more than 1? -
21K: Canicross Entry
£44.50
Booking for more than 1? -
16K: Runner Entry
£39.50
Booking for more than 1? -
16K: Canicross Entry
£39.50
Booking for more than 1?
Course Details
The race will be clearly signed using PINK arrows and PINK tape.
We will also mark hazards and road junctions with 'Caution' signs. Please take care at these points.
Reviews
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4.5
2 reviews
Very enjoyable race. Extremely muddy but not much anyone could do about that. Exceptionally well-organised - the long line for race number pick-up moved like lightning, and it was great to have the church cafe to stay warm inside while waiting for the start. The race had lots of pink direction arrows and marshals. One minor gripe was the lack of distance markers, but no biggie. The only major gripe was running out of water cups at the water stations - I always run with my own water bottle but lots of people don’t, and I don’t know how they were supposed to collect water without cups. Given that everybody got a plastic bottle of water when finishing, that can’t be for environmental reasons. Other than that, highly recommended.
Hi Nick,
Thank you for taking the time to leave such detailed feedback and for the 4-star review!
We’re really pleased to hear you enjoyed the race and found the event exceptionally well organised, particularly the race number collection and marshalling.
We’re sorry to hear about the issue with cups at the water stations. Just to clarify, we are a cupless organisation and this is highlighted in our kit list and pre-event communications, where we recommend participants bring their own reusable cup or bottle.
This is particularly important for our coastal trail events, as we’re very conscious of preventing litter and protecting the environment. For this reason, we don’t routinely provide paper or plastic cups at our water stations.
We really appreciate your feedback and your recommendation, and we hope to see you back on the trails again soon.
Best wishes,
Team UK Running Events
Well organised, easy to park at, great area pre-race for drinks. Course well signposted and also well marshalled. Lots of refeshment points with lots of options. Wonderful scenery. Only downside was a couple of highly competitive runners with dogs who on looping back just didn't care about other runners.
Hi Kris,
Thank you so much for the fantastic 5-star review!
We’re delighted to hear you enjoyed the event, from the easy parking and pre-race refreshments to the well-signposted and marshalled course, fantastic scenery and variety of refreshments!
We’re sorry to hear about your experience with a couple of runners and their dogs. We do remind all participants, whether taking part with a dog or not, to be mindful and considerate of other runners, particularly when passing or encountering others on the course.
We’ll certainly look at making this even clearer in our communications for our Canicross events, so everyone can enjoy the course safely and comfortably.
Thanks again for your feedback and for recommending the event! We hope to see you back with us soon.
Best wishes,
Team UK Running Events
Location
PO10 8BN Thorney Road, Emsworth, United Kingdom
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