The Serpent Trail
From Freedom Racing
- Date Sat 22nd August 2020
- Location Haslemere, Surrey
Event summary
Join us for the exhilarating Serpent Trail on Saturday, August 22, 2020, hosted by the renowned event organiser, Freedom Racing. Set in the stunning landscapes of Haslemere, Surrey, this event invites you to explore the breathtaking habitats that are rarer than rainforest, traversing the unique greensand hills, lowland heath, woodland, and meandering rivers of the South Downs National Park.
The Serpent Trail offers an array of race distances to suit all levels of fitness and adventure seekers. Tackle the full 100k Ultra, which spans the entire length of the trail from Haslemere to Petersfield, designed for those looking to challenge themselves with a fast and light approach. For a more accessible option, participants can choose the 50k Ultra, Half Marathon, or 10k races, all taking place along the scenic southern section of the trail. With the second half featuring gentler hills and sandy paths, this event is perfect for both runners and walkers alike, making it an inclusive celebration of nature and community. Don’t miss out on this unforgettable journey through one of the UK’s hidden gems!
The Serpent Trail offers an array of race distances to suit all levels of fitness and adventure seekers. Tackle the full 100k Ultra, which spans the entire length of the trail from Haslemere to Petersfield, designed for those looking to challenge themselves with a fast and light approach. For a more accessible option, participants can choose the 50k Ultra, Half Marathon, or 10k races, all taking place along the scenic southern section of the trail. With the second half featuring gentler hills and sandy paths, this event is perfect for both runners and walkers alike, making it an inclusive celebration of nature and community. Don’t miss out on this unforgettable journey through one of the UK’s hidden gems!
Organiser's Description
Come and run through habitats rarer than rainforest on this special journey through the greensand hills, lowland heath, woodland and river meanders of Surrey, Sussex and Hampshire! The Serpent Trail is a long distance route within the South Downs National Park, from Haslemere to Petersfield.
The 100k Ultra is the full length of the Serpent Trail and has been designed to allow participants to be as fast and light as possible. Starting on a Surrey high street, within a mile the trail enters woodland and then ascends to the highest point in the South Downs National Park, snaking through glades, copse, fields and heathland as it rises and falls through the Wealden Greensand Hills.
The 50k Ultra starts from near Petworth, the mid-point of the Serpent Trail, and along with the Half Marathon and 10k races, is along the southern section of the trail to Petersfield. The second half of the Serpent Trail has smaller hills and lower level sandy trails and paths with sections of road linking them up, so this friendly running event is completely suitable and inclusive for walkers as well as runners!
The 100k Ultra is the full length of the Serpent Trail and has been designed to allow participants to be as fast and light as possible. Starting on a Surrey high street, within a mile the trail enters woodland and then ascends to the highest point in the South Downs National Park, snaking through glades, copse, fields and heathland as it rises and falls through the Wealden Greensand Hills.
The 50k Ultra starts from near Petworth, the mid-point of the Serpent Trail, and along with the Half Marathon and 10k races, is along the southern section of the trail to Petersfield. The second half of the Serpent Trail has smaller hills and lower level sandy trails and paths with sections of road linking them up, so this friendly running event is completely suitable and inclusive for walkers as well as runners!
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