BigSea  - Classic Element Trail Series

For those of you who like your trail running Feats to be BIG, we give to you the Classic Element Trail Series. Four trail running events based on the 4 classic elements…. Earth, Water, Fire  and Air.

Whether it's clawing over muddy hills and rainy valleys (Earth), battling over an ancient rugged coastline (Water), Pushing on under a relentless sun (Fire) or running under a never-ending sky (Air),  BigFeat Events have developed a series of races that will Challenge you, Awaken you and Inspire you.

INSPIRED BY THE CLASSIC ELEMENT WATER, WE BRING TO YOU…BIGSEA!

Description

Join us on the Isle of Purbeck, Dorset for BigSea. The 2nd event in our Classic Element Trail Series, we offer a stunning trail running event that starts and finishes on the beautiful sand of Knoll Beach at Studland. With our established 50km and 18 Mile courses and now all new  MARATHON AND HALF MARATHON distances to choose from, the 4 single lap routes will take you out to places including, The Purbeck Hills, Corfe Castle, Chapmans Pool, Dancing Ledge, Durlston Castle and Old Harry Rocks.

Location

Knoll Beach, Ferry Rd, Swanage BH19 3AQ

Distances & Prices

Half Marathon - £35

18 Miles - £42

Marathon - £50

50k Ultramarathon - £60

Registration 

Collect Race Bibs from Registration

Registration opens at 8.00am and will close at 8.45am for all 4 distances

Start Time

All 4 distances start at 9am

Mandatory Kit

All runners will be required to carry at least 500ml of fluid with them. Most will have hydration vests but handheld soft flasks will be permitted.

As weather is changeable, especially in winter, runners are advised to also wear (and carry) appropriate clothing for the conditions.

We also strongly advise runners to download the GPX file of the route onto a wearable watch or mobile device. Although this is a marked course event, arrows can be tampered with, so a good understanding of the route is advisable.

Bag Drop

A bag drop tent will be available on the day.

Cut Off Times

Half Marathon & 18 mile - 5 hours

Marathon & 50k - 8.5 hours

Latest Entry Date to Guarantee Finishers Medal

Thursday 17th April 2025

Medal order will be made on 18/04/25

Event T-Shirts

Classic Element Trail Series T-Shirts are available to Pre-Order only. These can then be collected from Event HQ on the day of the event.

The T-Shirt order will be placed 6 weeks before the date of this event.  Any T-Shirt purchases made after this date will be available to collect at a future event.

Trees Not Tees

We work with the Trees Not Tees organiztion. Runners can opt to have a tree planted instead of receiving a finishers medal

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What you get

* Challenging trail run

* Incredible views and scenery

* Fully marked course

* Well stocked aid stations

* Bespoke finishers medal

* Friendly enthusiastic volunteers

* Energetic and fun atmosphere

* On course photographers

* Excellent value for money

* Satisfaction guaranteed