New Forest Xmas Trails

Bransgore, United Kingdom • 6 Dec 2026

Event overview

The New Forest Xmas Trails is a trail running festival organised by BigFeat Events in the New Forest National Park. Races start and finish at Holmesly Campsite, Forest Rd, Burley, Christchurch BH23 7EQ. The event offers single-lap, off-road courses that follow heathland and woodland trails and are fully marked.

Distances and entry

  • 15 km
  • 30 km
  • Marathon
  • 50 km Ultramarathon

Prices listed for some distances: 15 km - £32, 30 km - £42, Marathon - £50. A 50 km ultramarathon distance is offered.

Race requirements and logistics

Registration bibs are collected from a tent at the start location. Bag drop tents will be available in the start/finish area. All distances can park on hard standing at Holmesly Campsite. Canicross entries are not accepted.

Runners in the 30 km, Marathon and 50 km events must carry at least 500 ml of fluid. Mandatory kit for those distances also includes a waterproof jacket, hat, gloves and buff. A foil blanket or orange survival bag and a mobile phone are required. Organisers advise downloading the GPX file of the route to a wearable or mobile device. Cut-off limits are set by distance: 15 km - 3 hours; 30 km - 5 hours; Marathon - 8 hours; 50 km - 8 hours.

Additional note

Runners may opt to have a tree planted instead of receiving a finishers medal through the Trees Not Tees option. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

50 km
50km Ultramarathon - £64
Marathon
Marathon - £50
30 km
30km - £42
15 km
15km - £32
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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