New Forest Xmas Trails
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New Forest Xmas Trails
New Forest Xmas Trails takes place on Sunday 6 December 2026. Organized by BigFeat Events, the races are based at Holmesly Campsite in Bransgore and run within the New Forest National Park in a winter setting.
Distances offered:
- 15 km
- 30 km
- Marathon
- 50 km
All distances use a fully marked, one-lap off-road course that starts at Holmesly Campsite and passes across heathland and woodland in the New Forest. The course is described as challenging but runnable.
Entry fees and cut offs are set per distance: 15 km £36 (cut off 3 hours), 30 km £48 (5 hours), Marathon £58 (7 hours), 50 km £70 (8 hours). Parking is available free on hard standing at Holmesly Campsite. Bag drop tents are provided in the start/finish area. Canicross entries are not accepted.
Mandatory kit and safety notes apply to longer distances. Runners in the 30 km, marathon and 50 km events must carry at least 500 ml of fluid. Required items include a waterproof jacket, hat, gloves and buff; a foil blanket or orange survival bag; and a mobile phone. Organisers advise downloading the GPX file of the route to a watch or mobile device because course markings can be tampered with.
Runners collect race bibs from the registration tent at the start location. Participants may opt to have a tree planted instead of receiving a finishers medal through the Trees Not Tees scheme. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
