Date: 21st Sep 2025 | Time: 07:15 AM
Open to entrants aged 18 and over on 21/09/2025
BigFeat Events
Next Race: 21/09/2025
Hyde Common, Frogham, Nr Fordingbridge, SP6 2JD
Next Race: 21/09/2025
Hyde Common, Frogham, Nr Fordingbridge, SP6 2JD
BigSky -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 AIR, WE BRING TO YOU…BIGSKY!
Description
Our final event in the Classic Element Trail Series, BigSky starts just after sunrise from the spectacular viewpoint at Hyde Common, one of the highest points in the New Forest National Park. As dawn becomes day and your race begins, you’ll set off under a dome of Southern England sky, with views that stretch from horizon to horizon. You’ll navigate wide open plains and winding forest trails and be in awe of the abundant wildlife roaming free. The relaxed, friendly atmosphere at this event, is truly exceptional.
BigSky is fully marked and marshalled, with 2 aid stations for the 18 mile route and 3 for the marathon. There are also water stations in between. Both routes showcase the best scenery in the New Forest before finishing with a thrilling run along Hampton Ridge back to Hyde Common, where all runners will receive a bespoke event medal and the chance to sit back and look out over the awe-inspiring New Forest National Park.
Start/Finish Location
Hyde Common, Frogham, Nr Fordingbridge SP6 2JD
Car Parking
Harry’s Field Campsite
Abbots Well Road, Frogham, Nr Fordingbridge SP6 2JA
Please park here and not at Abbots Wells Car Park
Distances & Prices
18 Miles - £42
Marathon - £50
Registration
Collect Race Bibs from Registration
Registration opens at 6.30am and will close at 7.00am for both distances
Start Time
18 mile - 7.20am
Marathon - 7.15am
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
18 mile - 4.5 hours
Marathon - 7 hours
Latest Entry Date to Guarantee Finishers Medal
Thursday 7th August 2025
Medal order will be made on 08/08/25
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 organization. Runners can opt to have a tree planted instead of receiving a finishers medal
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
Date: 21st Sep 2025 | Time: 07:15 AM
Open to entrants aged 18 and over on 21/09/2025
Date: 21st Sep 2025 | Time: 07:15 AM
Open to entrants aged 18 and over on 21/09/2025