The Wallop
1st Dec 2024
21k / Half Marathon Trail
Farleigh Wallop Estate
Farleigh Wallop
Hampshire
New venue - Outstanding 21k trail *
New venue - Outstanding 21k trail *
Welcome
The Wallop is our newest trail race hosted with the kind permission of Farleigh Wallop Estate, Hampshire.
We have an outstanding half-marathon route set entirely within the grounds of the Estate.
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 enjoy mulled wine, hot drinks, and great food in the listed Home Farm Barn
21k Trail run
Canicross friendly
Amazing scenery
Relaxed vibes
Marshalled route, medical support, and tail runner
Timed event
Sustainable values
Bespoke finishers medal
Keep me informed *
Keep me informed *
21k trail
The Wallop
Farleigh Wallop Estate has an expansive network and variety of trails, from narrow woodland paths to wide gravel tracks weaving through the forest as well as skirting acres of open land.
We are delighted to be hosting The Wallop at the Estate and super excited to share the route with you, although it’s under wraps until the week before race day.
Canicross
At the core of our ethos is inclusivity, and we are pleased to be offering tickets for canicross runners. We believe in fostering a welcoming environment where everyone can participate and bond with their four-legged companions.
Download Canicross Rules
Rated 4.64 - 5 on Race Check
Rated 4.64 - 5 on Race Check
Sustainability
Photos from Farleigh Wallop Estate
“The mixed broadleaf plantings date from 1860 through to the present day whilst most of the conifers date from between 1962 and 1966.
Through management of the woodland we can provide our own wood for woodchip for our biomass district heating system. This provides carbon neutral heat to 15 properties.”
— Farleigh Wallop Estate website.
“For the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee in 2022, 1,300 trees including Oak, Wild Cherry, Silver Birch and Field Maple were planted across three sites to commemorate the special year.
The trees were specially selected to complement those which already feature in the landscape, providing long lasting wildlife habitats and increasing biodiversity alongside acting as a carbon sink to help tackle the climate emergency.”
— Farleigh Wallop Estate website
Shoe re-cycling
We support Jogon recycle, which aims to keep a million pairs of shoes out of landfills.
Please bring your old running shoes, clean and laces tied together and drop them off at our recycle pallet at race HQ.
Cupless water stations
All our water stations are cupless; this reduces event waste and is more hygienic. Please bring your bottles, cups, and water packs. Water stations on the race routes will be self-serve, but our cheery marshals will assist if needed.
Sustainable medals
All our event medals are sustainable, unique, and guaranteed to look great in your collection. To minimise waste, they are crafted by a small business just two weeks before race day.
Car sharing / travel
Connect with folk in our community social groups and organise a car share if you can.
Parking at the event will have a £5 charge per vehicle.
Blended Crew *
Blended Crew *
Volunteering
A great way to be involved
If you enjoy the buzz of race day and the social aspect of being part of an event then volunteering is a great way to be involved.
We’re grateful to everyone that’s helped with our previous races and to those that continue to help us put on a great event. Without volunteers we would not be able to organise events, the support that we have is fantastic and is a big part of the runners’ experience of the day. If you would like to help we welcome the support and have various ways you can help on the day.
Event FAQ’s
Where is Farleigh Wallop Estate?
Farleigh House, Basingstoke, RG25 2HT
Where do I register, and pick up my race number?
The venue will be open from 8am, race registration opens at 8.30am with briefing at 10am. Canicross will be briefed separately and before 10am, time to be advised.
On arrival at the venue please follow race signage to the parking. When parked follow signs to the Race HQ where you’ll see some Blended Trails flags, a check-in desk and plenty of helpful folk and friendly faces. All you’ll need to register is your email with confirmation of race entry.
What’s included with my entry?
A sustainable finishers medal, designed especially for this event.
Race timing and live results
Race photography
Event safety, first aid and medics
Water at the start, finish and two water stations on the route
Amazing support from the Blended Crew ;-)
Is there a cut off time?
A generous 3-hour cut-off.
We have friendly tail run/walker marshals.
What is the route?
A superb trail made up of tracks, gravel, and pathways with plenty of open space and the canopy-covered paths.
The route will be shared on Strava and OS with GPX files to download the week before race day. We will keep you up to date, and let you know when the route information is live online.
Please do not attempt to access the route before the race, we have exclusive access for race day only.
What should I bring?
Please take part wearing trail shoes.
Please bring a water bottle, soft flask, or collapsable cup to the event. Although there will be plenty of water we won’t be supplying drinks cups as we are working hard to minimise the impact on the environment.
What facilities will be available?
There will be food and drinks available to buy on the day.
Toilets are open from 8am until 4pm, which will be close to the start and finish line.
We do not have a secure baggage area on site; please leave your non-essentials in your car.
What are the youngest ages for entry?
18 on the day of entry.
Is there parking?
Yes, there is event parking which will be £5 per vehicle. Please do car share where you can, we’re very keen to reduce the impact of our events on the environment. Car sharing can significantly reduce our individual carbon footprint.
Payment will be taken at the gate and is paid to Farleigh Wallop Estate.
Are there any sustainability efforts with the event?
We’re committed to the Jog-on campaign to reduce the number of retired running shoes going to landfills. Please bring your old shoes to our event (and all our future events), so we can ensure they are recycled responsibly. Further information is below. We are also committed to sustainable medals, cupless water stations (no waste), and moving towards no race numbers (no waste).
Can I buy Blended merch at the event?
We’ll have a gazebo with some of the merch we sell. All products can be purchased online through our store Blended Threads. You’ll need to allow 10 days for delivery from the point of order so please order early if you’d like a race day T-shirt.
How can I get involved if I’m not running?
Our events are heavily dependent on support and volunteer help. We are very grateful for any help you can offer. Please click here to see how you might be able to help, and what we offer as a thank you.
Canicross Runners
Canicross runners are welcome.
Only one dog per runner
Canicrossers will have a separate race briefing and set off 10 min before the advertised race time
For the dog's health and safety, dogs should be in a canicross-specific harness and humans must be wearing a belt, the line must be bungee 1 metre/Park run length (we will check this on race day, the incorrect equipment will prevent you from starting).