New Forest Marathon
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New Forest Marathon 2026
The New Forest Marathon event takes place on 13 September 2026 at New Park Showground, Brockenhurst, New Forest, Hampshire. It is organised by ORA Events Limited and includes in-person and virtual participation options.
Event choices include a range of distances and family activities:
- Full Marathon
- Half Marathon
- 10K
- 5K with age categories
- Junior 200m and Junior 1 mile
- Woodland Walk
- Virtual events for Full, Half, 10K and 5K
Minimum ages are set for some races: Half Marathon 17 years, 10K 15 years, 5K 11 years, and junior races for younger children. The 5K category for 8 to 10 year olds requires the child to be at least 8 on race day, to have completed a 5K or 10K twice previously, and to be accompanied at all times by an officially entered parent or guardian.
The event supports a registered charity, the New Forest Marathon Community Fund (charity number 1176268). Over 38 years the event has donated more than £1.33 million to local causes and since 2015 has raised over £85,000 for local projects. Marshals and helpers are largely representatives of community groups.
Full refunds are available within 14 days of purchase. Wheelchairs are not accepted and cyclists and child buggies are not permitted on the course. Use of in ear headphones is strongly discouraged for safety, though audio devices are not grounds for disqualification. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
