New Forest Xmas Trails
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Event details
The New Forest Xmas Trails takes place on 07/12/2025 at Holmesly Campsite in the New Forest National Park, Burley, Christchurch. All distances are one lap, off‑road courses that are fully marked and run across heathland and woodland. Race headquarters and the start/finish are at Holmesly Campsite.
Distances and entry prices:
- 15 km - £32
- 30 km - £42
- Marathon - £50
- 50 km Ultramarathon - £58
Logistics and requirements
Car parking is available on hard standing at Holmesly Campsite. Runners collect race bibs from the registration tent at the start location. Registration windows are: marathon and 50K runners from 7:00 to 7:45; 30K and 15K runners from 8:00 to 8:45.
Mandatory kit requirements include at least 500 ml fluid for 30K, marathon and 50K runners, a waterproof jacket, hat, gloves and buff, a foil blanket or orange survival bag, and a mobile phone. Organizers advise downloading the GPX file of the route onto a watch or mobile device. Bag drop tents will be available in the start/finish area. Cut-off times are: 15K - 3 hours, 30K - 5 hours, marathon - 8 hours, 50K - 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.