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This site is listed in the Berkshire Villages Encyclopaedia of Great Britain in the entry for The Parish of Compton

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NOTE FOR YOUR DIARY: THE 26th  CHALLENGE IS SCHEDULED FOR 16th MAY 2026

ENTRIES NOW OPEN

Compton Harriers invite you to take part in

The Twenty Sixth

Compton Downland Challenge

consisting of

THE COMPTON MARATHON & 16 MILE CHALLENGE

 On Saturday, 16th May 2026, 9:00am


Starting at 09.00 am from Compton, Berkshire village recreation ground

next to the Village Hall (RG20 6NP) where the race HQ will be located.

Time limit: 7 hours, to finish by 4:00 pm.

Fees:- £32.50 in advance of 16/05/2026 or £38 on the day (+ £2 if unaffiliated)

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Route Maps & Elevation Profiles

Compton Marathon & 16 mile Challenge


Route Fly-through Videos:

Leg 1, Leg 2, Leg 3, Leg 4, Leg 5, Leg 6, Leg 7, Leg 8, Split for16 Miler

And the full Marathon in 3 mins!

…and for waiting supporters & friends a 6 mile stroll route(no fees, no prizes!)

2025 Results

Compton Marathon & 16Mile Challenge

Photos : Set 1 : Set 2 : Set 3

Results from Previous years