Space Oddity

Space Oddity

Space Oddity is a David Bowie themed trail event held at Hurn Forest, based at the Hospital Services Cricket Club in Ringwood, Dorset. The course is an out-and-back route that follows the main forest track on hardstanding, well maintained surfaces.

Lap length is 5.3 km (approximately 3.28 miles). Participants may choose their race distance on the day, with options that include:

• 5.3 km lap out and back
• Distances from 5K to ultra-marathon selectable on the day

All finishers who complete one lap or more receive a medal. Organisers provide bag drop and facilities at the cricket club clubhouse adjacent to the start and finish. There is an aid and drinks station at the start/finish of each lap offering a selection of savoury and sweet items, and an area to leave personal kit. Organisers do not provide plastic cups. Toilets are available at the cricket club.

Trail shoes are recommended but not essential. Number pick-up takes place on race day at registration before starting. The event is licensed by the TRA and will be run under UKA rules; distance restrictions apply to participants aged 20 or under. Twenty percent of entry costs will be donated to Forestry England to support forest and trail maintenance. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.