New Forest Marathon

The Garmin New Forest Marathon is a popular running event held at New Park Showground in Brockenhurst, Hampshire, within the scenic New Forest. Scheduled for September 14, 2025, it offers multiple race distances including a full marathon, half marathon, 10K, 5K, and junior runs, catering to a wide range of ages and abilities. The event emphasizes community spirit, having raised over £1.33 million for local causes over 38 years through its New Forest Marathon Community Fund.

The course features natural forest trails and shared start/finish areas designed to encourage runners to progress to longer distances. The event fosters a friendly atmosphere with support from local volunteers and promotes safety with guidelines on headphone use and restrictions on wheelchairs and buggies. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.