BigSky AIR TRAILS

 ELEMENT TRAIL SERIES 

SUNDAY 26TH SEPTEMBER 2027

For those of you who like your trail running Feats to be BIG, we give to you the Element Trail Series. Five trail running events based on the 5 classic elements…. Aether, Earth, Water,  Fire  and Air.

Whether it's running into the night under a blanket of stars, guided only by headtorch (Aether), 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 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, 3 for the marathon and 4 for the 50k Ultramarathon.  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

11Km - £36

18 Miles - £48

Marathon - £60

Ultramarathon - £70

SERIES TICKETS

ELEMENT TRAIL 50K SERIES TICKET - £320

ELEMENT TRAIL MARATHON SERIES TICKET - £268

ELEMENT TRAIL LONG SERIES TICKET - £205

ELEMENT TRAIL SHORT SERIES TICKET - £160

SERIES TICKETS GIVE BUYERS AN ENTRY INTO EACH OF THE 5 ELEMENT TRAIL SERIES EVENTS. TS &CS APPLY

SERIES TICKETS INCLUDE A 10% DISCOUNT

WE ARE UNABLE TO ACCEPT CANICROSS ENTRIES AT THIS EVENT

ELEMENT 50KM TRAIL CHAMPIONSHIP

New for 2027, the Element Trail Series 50k Championship! This 5-race Ultramarathon series is designed to test your grit, speed and endurance across changing terrain & seasons. To crown our ultimate champions, we use a scoring system that heavily rewards both elite performance and race-to-race consistency.

The 50k Championship will take place within the 50k race at each Element Trail Series event. We have added this component to the events to offer something extra to those runners who wish to add a bit more competition to their race day.

Points are awarded to the top 10 male & female finishers in the 50k races at each Element Trail Series event. To reward those who attack the course and hunt for the win, a significant “podium bonus” is given to 1^st, 2^nd and 3^rd place.

After the final event in the series, BigSky, we will crown our Male & Female champions for the 2027 Element 50km Trail Championship. Will that person be you? Do you have it within you? There's only one way to find out!

CHAMPIONSHIP INFORMATION & RULES 

REGISTRATION 

Collect Race Bibs from Registration

Registration opens at 6.30am and will close at 7.00am for both distances

START TIME

11Km - 07:30

18 mile - 7:25

Marathon - 7:20

50k Ultramarathon - 7:15

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. 11km runners will not be required to carry water.

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

11Km - 2.5 hours

18 mile - 4.5 hours

Marathon - 7 hours

50k Ultramarathon - 8.5 hours

AID STATIONS

Locations TBC

All Aid Stations are well stocked and will have a selection of sweet and savoury snacks, with vegan options available. Water and flat coke are also provided. Please remember that we are a cupless event company.

PRECISION FUEL & HYDRATION

We are very proud to have partnered with Precision Fuel & Hydration for our Classic Element Trail Series events.

Each Aid Station will be stocked with PH 1000 electrolyte liquid 

Runners can collect 2 x PFH Gels at registration

PH 1000, is a low-cal electrolyte drink designed to help you hit your fluid and sodium numbers. It delivers 1,000mg of sodium per litre, which is about what the average athlete loses per litre of sweat.

A selection of energy products and snacks will sit alongside PH 1000 on-course to help you hit your carb targets. “Decoupling” your fueling and hydration can be beneficial during longer endurance races, as you can adjust each one as needed.

*  Low-cal drink delivering 1000mg of sodium per litre

*  Mild citrus flavour to avoid flavour-fatigue

*  Served pre-mixed

LEARN MORE HERE

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

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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