Butser Hill Challenge – Junior Runners Take on the Heights!

On Sunday 14th September, the steep slopes of Hampshire’s famous Butser Hill were once again alive with energy, excitement, and determination as over 250 junior runners gathered for the annual Butser Hill Challenge, proudly organised by Churcher’s College.

With children from local schools taking part, the event showcased not just athletic talent, but also resilience and team spirit as the runners faced the gruelling climb up the iconic hill. The course is renowned for its punishing gradient, but that didn’t stop our young athletes from giving it their all.

Among the standout performances from our school were:

• Luna and Sophie (Year 3), who showed fantastic courage and enthusiasm in their first taste of the challenge.

• Ted (Year 5), who stormed up the hill to secure an impressive 2nd place in the boys’ race — a brilliant achievement in such a competitive field.

• George (Year 6), who pushed hard and finished strongly, rounding off a superb day of racing.

The atmosphere was buzzing, with families and friends lining the route, cheering on every runner as they conquered the tough ascent. The day wasn’t just about placings — it was about celebrating effort, determination, and the joy of being part of such a memorable community event.