BigSea Trails (WATER)

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

 

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 and assorted snacks/gels.

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

 

LATEST ENTRY TO GUARANTEE A 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