BigHeat Trails (FIRE)

Event overview

BigHeat "Camp-FIRE" is a two-day trail running festival on the weekend of 18 and 19 July 2026. The event is the Fire-themed stop in the Classic Element Trail Series and is organised by BigFeat Events. All races start and finish at Mill Farm, Lurgashall, Petworth GU28 9ER. The weekend includes camping, yoga sessions, live music, food and drink stalls, showers, a wild sauna, massages and firepits.

Distances and entry fees

• 50 km Ultramarathon - £65
• Marathon - £56
• 16 mile - £42
• 12 km - £32
• 2 km LittleFeet Flower Trail - £10 (pay on the day; cash only)

Camping and accommodation

Campsite access is available from Friday 17 July to Sunday 19 July. A standard camping pitch (one vehicle; up to two small tents or one large tent or one campervan) is £40 and includes access to showers and toilets. Premier glamping offers eight Bell Tents for two nights at £200; each tent sleeps four and includes mattresses and bedding.

Race services and requirements

Runners must carry at least 500 ml of fluid during each run. The organisers advise downloading the GPX route file; courses are marked but can be tampered with. A bag drop tent will operate on both days. Cut-off times are: 12 km - 2.5 hours, 16 mile - 4.5 hours, Marathon - 7.5 hours, 50 km - 9 hours, LittleFeet 2 km - 75 minutes. Aid stations will provide water, flat coke and a selection of snacks including vegan options; the event operates as cupless. Precision Fuel & Hydration will supply PH 1000 electrolyte drink (1,000 mg sodium per litre). Runners can opt to have a tree planted instead of receiving a finishers medal. Canicross entries are not accepted. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.