BigHeat Trails (FIRE)

Event overview

BigHeat "CAMP-FIRE" is a weekend trail running festival on 18 and 19 July 2026 at Mill Farm, Lurgashall, Petworth GU28 9ER. It is the third event in the Classic Element Trail Series and is themed on the element Fire. The event comprises single-lap trail routes that pass locations such as The Serpent Trail, Blackdown and The Temple of the Winds. The event village will offer camping, yoga, live music, food and drink, showers, massages, a wild sauna and firepits. Canicross entries are not accepted.

Distances, cut-offs and practical information

• 50 km Ultramarathon - £65
• Marathon - £56
• 16 mile - £42
• 12 km - £32
• LittleFeet 2 km Flower Trail - £10 (register on the day; cash only; no finishers medal)

Cut-off times are published per distance: 50 km - 9 hours; marathon - 7.5 hours; 16 mile - 4.5 hours; 12 km - 2.5 hours; LittleFeet 2 km - 75 minutes. A bag drop tent will be available on both days.

Camping pitches are available for Friday and Saturday nights - one pitch (max two small tents or one large tent or one campervan) with one vehicle per pitch - £40; no electric hook-up; water and shower/toilet access provided. Premier glamping in Bell Tents for two nights is offered at £200 per tent, sleeping four.

All runners must carry at least 500 ml of fluid. Aid stations will be stocked with snacks, vegan options, water and flat coke and will provide PH 1000 electrolyte drink (1,000 mg sodium per litre). Runners are advised to download the GPX route file as the course is marked but arrows can be tampered with. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.