Queen Elizabeth Country Park Trail Run

Part of the UK Running Events Trail Run Series

17 March 2024 9am to 3pm

Get ready for the scenic Queen Elizabeth Off Road 1/2 Marathon.

Starting Queen Elizabeth Country Park, which is a large country park situated on the South Downs, Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. It is conveniently located on the A3 south of Petersfield, Hampshire. This amazing early season trail run has it all, spectacular tree lined trails, magnificent views and sturdy trails which are a pleasure to run on. The route starts and finishes in QECP exploring its hard packed off road trail network.

The Epic and Standard routes head out of the park where you'll enjoy running through the ancient woodland at ‘Head Down’ before reaching the iconic South Downs Way. From here both routes loop back to the park via the famous local trail called the ‘Milky Way’. Back in the Park all 3 routes combine together to explore ‘War Down’ which boasts weatherproof, tree lined gravel tracks.

You will get a real sense of being at one with Nature and allowing your mind to wonder whilst your legs clock up the kilometres. What better place to experience trail running than with a course that allows you to experience multiple terrains and overloads your senses with such a variety of incredible views. Regardless of experience or ability, we actively encourage new runners to our events and have a variety route distances to choose from: Epic (21km), Standard (15km) and Short (9km).

The event is timed and will have water station(s) on route to keep you hydrated.

At the finish you will receive a well-deserved medal and a finishers present. Catering will also be available to fuel you back up after you run!