Winter X
Info: Entries for this event open on Sunday 24th August 2025.
UKA Member - 10km / 30km £35 |
The Winter X: A Classic Mid-Winter Trail Challenge
Inspired by the legendary Winter Cross, The Winter X is a mid-winter trail-running adventure. Set in the scenic Meon Valley, this event follows well-trodden public trails, including the South Downs Way, with some short road sections linking parts of the route.
What you get for your entry fee:
- Marked course and marshal support
- Chip timing
- Event-themed t-shirt
- Fully stocked checkpoints
- Post-event food / drink
- Event memento
The full 70km course consists of four out-and-back legs from Meonstoke, offering runners the choice of four distances:
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10km – The North leg of the course, flat and steady on the old railway line to West Meon and back;
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30km – North and East legs. East Leg follows South Downs Way to Sustainability Centre;
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50km – Takes on the North, East, and West legs. West leg follows South Downs Way to Holden farm via Beacon Hill;
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70km – The full course, featuring North, East, West, and South legs. The South Leg, as per the first is relatively flat, following the old railway line to Wickham and back to Meon Hall.
Runners will have access to a central checkpoint at the Meon Hall, where they will also be able to access their own kit. There will also be additional checkpoints at Holden Farm / Sustainability Centre / Wickham.
Courses will be marked with arrows/tape/flour/flags as needed and an up-to-date .gpx file of the courses will be available prior to the event.
Whether you're looking for a short but rewarding run or an ultra-distance test, The Winter X will provide hours of fun or a full day out on the most scenic and challenging trails in the area.
Please note: the event is licensed by the TRA (permit no. 6993 pending) and will be held under UKA rules. Unfortunately, no dogs may join competitors on the route. Runners must be 16+ to take part in the 10km event, 18+ to take part in the 30km event, and 20 years of age or over to run the 50 / 70km events.
The Winter X is organised by CHALK & MUD TRAIL RUNNING LTD (Company Number 16229940).
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