Michelmersh and Timsbury 5 Mile & 10 Mile 2025

Starting from Michelmersh and Timsbury Jubilee Hall, runners can expect fully marked and marshalled route. 

Routes: For more route infomation & GPX files, please visit the Course info tab in the main menu. 

10 Mile - This race is a mixed terrain circular route, starting and finishing at Michelmersh and Timsbury Jubilee Hall, Romsey, we head out into Michelmersh Woods in a single clockwise lap. You will pass through Lower Edon, Furzedown, Dirty Mount and back down via Tallboys, Baily's Down and along Monarch's way back to the finish at Michelmersh and Timsbury Jubilee Hall.

5 Mile - This race is a mixed terrain circular route, starting and finishing at Michelmersh and Timsbury Jubilee Hall, Romsey, we head out towards Upper Eldon in a single clockwise lap. You will pass through Church Lane and onto Monarch's way, towards Stubb Copse, Eldon road and back along Monarch's way to the finish at Michelmersh and Timsbury Jubilee Hall.

Entry includes

• Finishers Medal

• Prizes for top 3 male and female finishers

• Chip Timing & Live Results

• Water stations

• Fully marked route

• Course marshals at key locations

• On-site First Aid

• Free event parking (Hunts Farm)

• 5% of ticket sales go to charity

Facilities at venue

• Toilets

• Bag Drop

• Hot and Cold Drinks

• Refreshments & Cakes offered by Michelmersh & Timsbury Committee (Please bring change for donations)

Event day logistics

7:30am parking opens at Hunts Farm car park

10 Mile

• 7:30am-8:45am registration in the main Hall

• 8:50 Race Brief

• 9:00am race starts

5 Mile

• 7:30am-8:45am registration in the main Hall

• 9:10 Race Brief

• 9:20am race starts

*Please arrive at least 45-60 minutes before the start of your race to allow plenty of time to park, register, collect your race pack, attach your race number, drop any bags you have, and sufficiently warm up.

Race Pack

• Race packs must be collected from the registration desk on the morning of the event

Cut-Off Time

• There is no strict cut off time for this event, however, runners should be able to complete the course within 4 hours

• There will be marshals stationed throughout the course to monitor and speak to the runners

Suggested resources (Not Mandatory)

• Trail running shoes

• Backpack or waistpack

• Waterproof jacket (If the weather is bad)

• Mobile phone for emergency numbers 

• Capacity to carry 250ml of liquid – we would prefer to remain cupless, so please bring a collapsable cup or water bottle (We will have a small supply of paper cups for those that do forget)

Race Rules

• If you would like to withdraw from the race, you must report this to a Marshall who will assist

• Dogs or buggies are not permitted on the course with competitors due to Insurance and Permit limitations

• Minimum age for this race is 16 years on the day

Spectator Info

Supporters are more than welcome to come along and cheer on the runners. Please note however that there are a limited number of suitable vantage points unless you walk a few miles from the start line. If supporters have a dog with them, then please ensure they remain on a lead in the start field at all times.