New Forest Xmas Trails 2026

New Forest Xmas Trails begins and ends at Holmesly Campsite in Bransgore, situated on the boundary of the New Forest National Park. This event, organized by BigFeat Events, offers winter off-road running with 15 km, 30 km, marathon, and 50 km distances. All races are single-lap courses that are fully marked. The event is presented as a Christmas trail-running festival and a final significant run prior to the holiday period. The courses depart from the campsite, venturing onto New Forest heathland and woodland, where winter conditions are an intended aspect of the challenge. The routes are characterized as demanding yet traversable, suitable for runners seeking authentic trail conditions without a multi-lap structure. BigFeat states the event was conceived by trail runners for trail runners, and the practical arrangements include complimentary hard-standing parking at Holmesly Campsite.