The Yard Trail Races
BT
From Blended Trails
5.0 ·
1 review
Saturday 20th September 2025
Past event
10:00
New Alresford
£24.00–£27.00 · 2 races
10km, 10 Mile
Event summary
Get ready for an unforgettable day of trail running at The Yard Trail Races, hosted by Blended Trails on Saturday, September 20th, 2025. Set in the picturesque New Alresford, Hampshire, this exciting event takes place at the charming Chilton Manor Farm, a family-run estate nestled in the beautiful Candover Valley. Participants can choose between two fantastic race distances: a thrilling 10k (The Yard) and an invigorating 10-mile (The Hard Yard). Both routes start and finish along the magnificent 800-year-old Yew tree-lined avenue, offering breathtaking views and an exhilarating straight finish.
As you cross that finish line, you'll be greeted by our enthusiastic marshals, ready to celebrate your achievement with a bespoke finisher medal and a warm welcome. After the race, don't miss out on the delights at The Yard Café, where you'll find delicious hot food, refreshing drinks, delectable cakes, and even gelato to enjoy. So grab a seat in the courtyard to relax and soak in the stunning surroundings at the finish line. Join us for a day filled with camaraderie, nature, and a shared love for running at The Yard Trail Races!
As you cross that finish line, you'll be greeted by our enthusiastic marshals, ready to celebrate your achievement with a bespoke finisher medal and a warm welcome. After the race, don't miss out on the delights at The Yard Café, where you'll find delicious hot food, refreshing drinks, delectable cakes, and even gelato to enjoy. So grab a seat in the courtyard to relax and soak in the stunning surroundings at the finish line. Join us for a day filled with camaraderie, nature, and a shared love for running at The Yard Trail Races!
The Yard Trail Races
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Nicola Dolman
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Took part in the 2023 edition · 3 years ago
I absolutely loved this race. It was so well managed. The beautiful route was clearly marked. It helped that it was glorious day and that the start and finish were at a lovely cafe! Brilliant photography, lovely marshals, great support all the way around. Can't wait to come back!
Races
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The Yard - 10k
Entries closed10:00
£24.00
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The Hard Yard - 10 miles
Entries closed10:30
£27.00
Event information
This is a top-quality route through private woodlands & farmland. Made up of byways and some fast single-track trails, you'll be running along 10 miles of trails and sections that have been left to nature promoting biodiversity.
The highest point is Bugmore Hill at 176m of elevation you'll want to catch your breath and admire the 180-degree view towards the South Downs before continuing on to Godsfield Copse. You’ll be running on both public and private access land courtesy of Chilton Manor Farm and getting the chance to enjoy little known, private trails and the final 200m to the finish is spectacular, you won't want to miss it.
The trails – this is a challenging route and is guaranteed to be rewarding to all.
The highest point is Bugmore Hill at 176m of elevation you'll want to catch your breath and admire the 180-degree view towards the South Downs before continuing on to Godsfield Copse. You’ll be running on both public and private access land courtesy of Chilton Manor Farm and getting the chance to enjoy little known, private trails and the final 200m to the finish is spectacular, you won't want to miss it.
The trails – this is a challenging route and is guaranteed to be rewarding to all.
A bespoke sustainable finishers medal.
Race timing and live results
Race photography
Event safety and medics
Water at the start, finish, and halfway on the 10-mile route.
Amazing support from the Blended volunteers.
Superb venue, fantastic trails and a unique 800 year old yew tree avenue. (10mile route runs on the Avenue, the 10k route finishes at the top of the Avenue)
Race timing and live results
Race photography
Event safety and medics
Water at the start, finish, and halfway on the 10-mile route.
Amazing support from the Blended volunteers.
Superb venue, fantastic trails and a unique 800 year old yew tree avenue. (10mile route runs on the Avenue, the 10k route finishes at the top of the Avenue)
Parking is available on site, £5 on the gate on the day. Marshalls will show you the way, it's a couple of min walk to the event registration and start. Parking costs are paid to the landowners.
Chilton Manor Farm
We are delighted to be co-hosting The Hard Yard with Chilton Manor Farm. The farm comprises of 80 acres of ancient woodland, 200 acres of permanent pasture and around 800 acres is farmed as arable crop growing winter wheat, spring barley, oil seed rape & oats.
It provides a rich natural habitat for a wide variety of animals and insects and strives to maintain its biodiversity by focusing on environmental measures to complement crop production such as encouraging wild flower meadows and field margins.
The farm provides the perfect venue for the race, everything is catered for including The Yard cafe. You’ll have everything you need for a pre race coffee or a post race cake, along with other delights.
We are delighted to be co-hosting The Hard Yard with Chilton Manor Farm. The farm comprises of 80 acres of ancient woodland, 200 acres of permanent pasture and around 800 acres is farmed as arable crop growing winter wheat, spring barley, oil seed rape & oats.
It provides a rich natural habitat for a wide variety of animals and insects and strives to maintain its biodiversity by focusing on environmental measures to complement crop production such as encouraging wild flower meadows and field margins.
The farm provides the perfect venue for the race, everything is catered for including The Yard cafe. You’ll have everything you need for a pre race coffee or a post race cake, along with other delights.
Organiser's description
Welcome to The Yard Trail Races, hosted with our friends at Chilton Manor Farm. A family-owned and run estate in the heart of the Candover Valley. It provides a stunning location for our event.
We’ve two superb routes to choose from. A 10k (The Yard) and a 10mile (The Hard Yard). The races will start and finish on the historic 800 year old Yew tree-lined avenue, which gives stunning views and a straight finish.
As you cross the finish line, you’ll be cheered in by our friendly marshals, who’ll present you with your bespoke finisher medal and a warm welcome. After the race, head back towards race HQ where you’ll find The Yard Café serving great hot food, drinks, cake, and gelato. Grab a chair and relax in the courtyard or enjoy the views at the finish line looking down the avenue.
We’ve two superb routes to choose from. A 10k (The Yard) and a 10mile (The Hard Yard). The races will start and finish on the historic 800 year old Yew tree-lined avenue, which gives stunning views and a straight finish.
As you cross the finish line, you’ll be cheered in by our friendly marshals, who’ll present you with your bespoke finisher medal and a warm welcome. After the race, head back towards race HQ where you’ll find The Yard Café serving great hot food, drinks, cake, and gelato. Grab a chair and relax in the courtyard or enjoy the views at the finish line looking down the avenue.
Location
Chilton Manor Farm Chilton Candover Hampshire SO24 9TX
SO24 9TX B3046, New Alresford, United Kingdom
The Yard Trail Races
BT
Blended Trails
Blended Trails delivers carefully designed trail running events rooted in place, community, and quality route design. Events are fully supported, responsibly delivered, and built around landscapes that are already known, run, and respected.
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