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New Forest Xmas Trails

Bransgore, United Kingdom • 7 Dec 2025

Event overview

The New Forest Xmas Trails on 7 December 2025 is a trail running festival organised by BigFeat Events in the New Forest National Park. All distances use fully marked, one-lap off-road courses that start at Holmesly Campsite, Forest Rd, Burley, Christchurch BH23 7EQ. The route passes heathland and woodland within the national park. Canicross entries are not accepted.

Practical details

Distances and entry prices:

  • 15km - £32
  • 30km - £42
  • Marathon - £50
  • 50km Ultramarathon - £58

Age limits: the 15km is open to entrants aged 16 and over on the event date; the 30km, marathon and 50km are open to entrants aged 18 and over on the event date. Runners collect race bibs from the registration tent at the start location. Bag drop tents will be available in the start/finish area.

Mandatory kit and safety:

  • 30km, marathon and 50km runners must carry at least 500ml of fluid.
  • Waterproof jacket, hat, gloves and buff.
  • Foil blanket or orange survival bag and a mobile phone.
  • Organisers advise downloading the GPX file of the route onto a watch or mobile device.

Cut-off times:

  • 15km - 3 hours
  • 30km - 5 hours
  • Marathon - 8 hours
  • 50km - 8 hours

Runners can opt to have a tree planted instead of receiving a finishers medal. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United Kingdom South East (England) Bransgore

Race information

Website Registration
50 km
50km Ultramarathon
Marathon
Marathon
30 km
15 km
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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