Ultra Running Hub Petersfield, United Kingdom · Saturday, July 4, 2026
Serpent Trail Race 75km
What the course asks
DUV results for the 2026 edition (75km) — finishers only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.
Typical conditions, July
Regional 2001-2020 average for July — NASA POWER, grid elevation 51 m. Not a forecast.
Results history
| Year | Race | Finishers | Men's winner | Women's winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 75km | 84 | Lawrence Pitman · 06:47:48 | Megan Huggins · 07:16:20 |
| 2025 | 75km | 99 | Sam Davies · 07:22:16 | Sophie Biggs · 06:58:35 |
The field shrank 15% between 2025 (99) and 2026 (84). 36% of the 2026 field were women.
DUV results for the 2026 edition (75km) — finishers only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.
Course notes
- terrain This is a rolling course. Expect fast, runnable sections where rhythm is key.
- gear With trail terrain, choose a shoe with moderate cushioning for optimal performance.
Gear for this race
Chosen for 75 km of trail with 1,250 m of ascent.
- Trail Running Shoes 75 km of trail — cushioning that is still there in the last quarter.
- Race Nutrition 75 km of self-supported fuelling between aid stations.
- Hydration Vests Flask capacity for 75 km, without the bounce.
- Headlamps A 17.5 h limit puts you out there after dark.
- GPS Watches Battery life first — a 75 km day outlasts most full-GPS modes.
Overview
Organised by Freedom Racing in Petersfield, United Kingdom, the Serpent Trail Race 75km covered 75 km with 1250 m of elevation gain. Averaging 16.7 m of climbing per kilometre, the undulating route presented relatively mild topography for a 50mi trail race.
With a 17.5-hour time limit requiring an average pace of 14 minutes per kilometre, the cut-off was more generous than 82% of 50mi peers and tighter than only 18%. This lenient pacing cushion left substantial room for pacing errors or slower hiking sections across the distance.
The event, which saw 84 finishers in 2026, drew a field bigger than 69% of 50mi races and smaller than 31%. Entry was set at £120 across its 2 editions between 2025 and 2026.
Similar races
Other 50 mi trail ultras, closest in distance first.