Hillier Gardens 10K 2026
Sunday 11th October
Entries close 19:00 on Sunday 4th October
Welcome to the first ever Hillier Gardens 10k and one of the south's most picturesque 10k's based at the beautiful and award winning Sir Harold Hillier Gardens, Romsey. The arboretum was created in the 1950's and this is the very first time in over 70 years that a race has been given permission to be held in the beautiful and nationally acclaimed Hillier Gardens providing you with a unique opportunity to be the first runners to race and enjoy the autumn colours of the gardens.
Your autumn run, on this flat/undulating course, starts in, and takes you through the glorious gardens. To keep the tree theme going, you will then continue your run on and out and back section in Ampfield Woods before returning to the Hillier Gardens to finish your run -around 5km of the route will be in the gardens.
We are thrilled to have been given special permission by Hillier Gardens to stage the event in October, one of their most popular months for visitors to enjoy the autumn colours. In partnership with Chandlers Ford Swifts and the many local community groups and organisations who help us to stage the event, we are delighted to welcome you to the newest and one of Hampshire's most picturesque 10k's in October 2026.
This year we will be celebrating and supporting Hillier Gardens' magnificent oak trees and work to conserve them. All runners will receive a bespoke medal and we have agreed with Hillier Gardens that all runners get FREE entry into the stunning gardens after their run - so why not plan an autumn picnic or coffee and cake to celebrate your achievement and make some unique running memories.
Entry Fees
Entry Fee: £29.00/£31.00
Booking fee: £1.50
Booking fee: £1.50
Race Information
Event centre
Sir Harold Hillier Gardens, Ampfield, Nr. Romsey, Hampshire SO51 0QA
Sir Harold Hillier Gardens, Ampfield, Nr. Romsey, Hampshire SO51 0QA
Event Start
The event will start at 9am on Sunday 11 October 2026 from within Hillier Gardens.
The event will start at 9am on Sunday 11 October 2026 from within Hillier Gardens.
The Route
10km road course with the start and finish in Hillier Gardens. View a map of the route
10km road course with the start and finish in Hillier Gardens. View a map of the route
The Venue
Venue Facilities include: Refreshments, information, toilets, bag storage, free car parking, pre /post race massage, t-shirt collection.
Venue Facilities include: Refreshments, information, toilets, bag storage, free car parking, pre /post race massage, t-shirt collection.
Age Requirement
In accordance with UKA Rules you must be aged 15 or over on the day of the race.
In accordance with UKA Rules you must be aged 15 or over on the day of the race.
Entry Closing date
Entries close on Sunday 21 June 2026 (or earlier if the entry limit is reached).
Entries close on Sunday 21 June 2026 (or earlier if the entry limit is reached).
FREE entry to the gardens for all runners
We are delighted to confirm that each runner will automatically also have free entry into the beautiful gardens at the end of their run. So as its October, why not plan an autumn picnic or coffee and cake in the gardens to celebrate your achievement and make some more unique running memories.
Family and friends who would like to watch the event and see the runners finish will be offered s special half price entry for the day.
We are delighted to confirm that each runner will automatically also have free entry into the beautiful gardens at the end of their run. So as its October, why not plan an autumn picnic or coffee and cake in the gardens to celebrate your achievement and make some more unique running memories.
Family and friends who would like to watch the event and see the runners finish will be offered s special half price entry for the day.
Medals and tshirts
This year there will again be a commemorative race medal included in the entry fee for all finishers.
Increasingly, many runners have asked for an option to take part in the race but not to receive a t-shirt for cost or sustainability reasons. So this year, we have again provided an option to take part without receiving a t-shirt.
We have provided the design for runners that would like to order this year's two colour lightweight tech t-shirt. It has green arms and neck and a white body that depict the magnificent autumnal oak trees/leaves found within Hillier Gardens. You can add a t-shirt to your basket for just £6.00 when you enter. T-shirt sizes XS, Small, Medium, Large, XL and XXL sizes will be available. This will need to be ordered by the end of August. This years final tshirt design will be revealed shortly and will reflect the autumnal colours of the oak tree leaves.
This year there will again be a commemorative race medal included in the entry fee for all finishers.
Increasingly, many runners have asked for an option to take part in the race but not to receive a t-shirt for cost or sustainability reasons. So this year, we have again provided an option to take part without receiving a t-shirt.
We have provided the design for runners that would like to order this year's two colour lightweight tech t-shirt. It has green arms and neck and a white body that depict the magnificent autumnal oak trees/leaves found within Hillier Gardens. You can add a t-shirt to your basket for just £6.00 when you enter. T-shirt sizes XS, Small, Medium, Large, XL and XXL sizes will be available. This will need to be ordered by the end of August. This years final tshirt design will be revealed shortly and will reflect the autumnal colours of the oak tree leaves.
Supported by goPhysio
We are delighted that the event will be supported by goPhysio from Chandlers Ford. They will be providing their popular massage and advice services before and after the event at the main entrance to the gardens.
We are delighted that the event will be supported by goPhysio from Chandlers Ford. They will be providing their popular massage and advice services before and after the event at the main entrance to the gardens.
Race rules
Your number will include a chip timing strip on the back of the number.
The races will be held under the UK Athletics rules. Race Permit Number: tbc
Your number will include a chip timing strip on the back of the number.
The races will be held under the UK Athletics rules. Race Permit Number: tbc
Transfers will be accepted up until Sunday 4 October 2026
How to transfer your entry to someone else:
How to transfer your entry to someone else:
- Tap on Manage Entry
- Sign in with your email address and password
- Against your entry tap Transfer
- Provide the email address of the person who is taking your place
- They will get an email with instructions on how to take up their place. You will get a copy of that email.
Terms and Conditions
Please do not take part if you have any COVID-19 symptoms or are required to self-isolate under the current government guidance or have been contacted by the NHS and asked to quarantine even if you are not displaying any symptoms.
When Running Mania sell an entry on behalf of a race or event, be it paid by online credit card transaction or by a cheque and entry form in the post it is done on a NO REFUND basis.
Why an event can't refund?
Did you know that between 10% and 20% of entrants choose not to turn up on race day. If an event had to make refunds to all these entrants, budgeting would be impossible and most, if not all events, would not take place.
Cancellation: We reserve the right to cancel, delay or postpone the event due to unforeseen or unavoidable circumstances outside of our control. In such a case we will endeavour to inform participants as quickly as possible. Where cancellation is outside of our control we will not be liable for any inconvenience, expenses, costs, losses or damages suffered by participants.
Please do not take part if you have any COVID-19 symptoms or are required to self-isolate under the current government guidance or have been contacted by the NHS and asked to quarantine even if you are not displaying any symptoms.
When Running Mania sell an entry on behalf of a race or event, be it paid by online credit card transaction or by a cheque and entry form in the post it is done on a NO REFUND basis.
Why an event can't refund?
Did you know that between 10% and 20% of entrants choose not to turn up on race day. If an event had to make refunds to all these entrants, budgeting would be impossible and most, if not all events, would not take place.
Cancellation: We reserve the right to cancel, delay or postpone the event due to unforeseen or unavoidable circumstances outside of our control. In such a case we will endeavour to inform participants as quickly as possible. Where cancellation is outside of our control we will not be liable for any inconvenience, expenses, costs, losses or damages suffered by participants.
