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New Forest Xmas Trails

Bransgore, United Kingdom
Start 08:00 · 09:00In 47 days

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At a glance

New Forest Xmas Trails 2026 takes place on 6 December 2026 in Bransgore, United Kingdom. Distances: 50 km, 42.195 km, 30 km, 15 km. Start at 08:00 from Holmsley Campsite, Forest Road, Burley (Christchurch).

Date
Sunday, 6 December 2026
Location
Bransgore, United Kingdom
Start
Holmsley Campsite, Forest Road, Burley (Christchurch)
Distances
  • Ultra 50 km · Competitive
  • Marathon · 42.195 km · Competitive
  • 30 km · Competitive
  • 15 km · Competitive
Start times
Ultra 50 km 08:00 · Maratona 08:00 · 30 km 09:00 · 15 km 09:00
Entry fees
Ultra 50 km £70 · Marathon £58 · 30 km £48 · 15 km £36
Registration
Registration open · Register now ↗

Last updated: 19 October 2026

The race

The New Forest Xmas Trails take place on Sunday 6 December 2026 in the New Forest National Park, starting and finishing at Holmsley Campsite in Bransgore: BigFeat's Christmas trail running festival.

Runners choose between 15 km, 30 km, marathon and 50 km ultra, all on a single marked off-road lap through winter heathland and woodland. Marathon and 50 km start at 8:00 (cut-offs 7 and 8 hours), the 15 and 30 km at 9:00.

Entry fees

Ultra 50 kmGBP
Entry fee£70

Rules and requirements

Time limit8 h
Official rules (PDF) ↗

Where it is

Bransgore · United Kingdom
StartHolmsley Campsite, Forest Road, Burley (Christchurch)Directions ↗
Nearby airportsLGWLondon Gatwick · 113 km as the crow fliesLHRLondon Heathrow · 115 km as the crow flies
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Race-day weather

06 DEC 2026 · average of the last 10 years (2016–2025)
Rain is common
Low / high5° / 10°At the start (08:00): 7°
Rain3.6 mmRain on 46% of days
Wind29 km/h
Sunrise07:53
Historical data: Open-Meteo
The forecast is available 16 days before the race.

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