Roly's Run

Event details

Roly's Run 2025 takes place on Sunday 16 November 2025 in the Meon Valley, Hampshire. Race HQ is at Swanmore Village Hall, New Road, Swanmore, SO32 2PF. Entries open 20 March 2025 and close 10 November 2025; there were 176 participants listed at the time of publication. The event is organised by CHALK & MUD TRAIL RUNNING LTD.

Entry fees: UKA member - 15 / 20 miles: £30
Non member - 15 / 20 miles: £32
UKA member - 40 miles: £50
Non member - 40 miles: £52

Distances

• 15.5 mile (463 m ascent)
• 21.5 mile (712 m ascent)
• 40 mile (1266 m ascent)

Course and race information

All courses form a clockwise loop starting at Swanmore and pass Beacon Hill, Exton and Meonstoke. The 20 and 40 mile routes use the South Downs Way and include Winchester Hill. The 40 mile route continues via East Meon, Ramsdean and Butser Hill before returning to Winchester Hill, then follows the railway line back to Meonstoke and returns to Swanmore via Droxford. The finish is at the village hall where hot drinks and food will be available.

The course is about 80% trail, includes significant climbing and can be tricky underfoot in wet conditions (loose stones, tree roots, slippery chalk descents). There will be fully stocked checkpoints. Routes will be marked with arrows, tape, flour and flags and an up-to-date GPX file will be available before the event. The event is held under UKA rules. No dogs are allowed. Age minimums: 17+ for the 15 mile event, 18+ for the 20 mile event, 20+ for the 40 mile event. The 40 mile route has a 10 hour cut-off. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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