BigSky
BE
From BigFeat Events
5.0 ·
2 reviews
Sunday 25th September 2022
Past event
07:00
Fordingbridge
£33.00–£58.00 · 3 races
Marathon
Event summary
Get ready for an unforgettable experience at the BigSky event, hosted by BigFeat Events on Sunday, September 25, 2022, in the picturesque town of Fordingbridge, Hampshire! This exhilarating finale of the 2022 Classic Element Series invites participants to embrace the beauty of the great outdoors with three race distances: 18 Mile, Marathon, or a challenging 62km Ultramarathon.
Starting just after sunrise from Hyde Common, one of the highest points in the stunning New Forest National Park, runners will be treated to breathtaking views beneath the expansive Southern England sky. As day breaks, you’ll traverse wide open plains, winding forest trails, and rolling fields while crossing rivers and waterways, and even navigating towering sand dunes. Whether you’re a seasoned runner or a newcomer to the trail running scene, BigSky promises an exhilarating adventure filled with natural beauty and camaraderie. Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity to connect with nature and challenge yourself in a vibrant, supportive environment!
Starting just after sunrise from Hyde Common, one of the highest points in the stunning New Forest National Park, runners will be treated to breathtaking views beneath the expansive Southern England sky. As day breaks, you’ll traverse wide open plains, winding forest trails, and rolling fields while crossing rivers and waterways, and even navigating towering sand dunes. Whether you’re a seasoned runner or a newcomer to the trail running scene, BigSky promises an exhilarating adventure filled with natural beauty and camaraderie. Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity to connect with nature and challenge yourself in a vibrant, supportive environment!
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5.02 reviews
JB
Jamie Blowes
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Took part in the 2023 edition · 3 years ago
Spectacular. Where to Start?
Brilliant event, great communication, an awesome course. The event was a great size.
very impressed by the organisation and the investment in the course. easy to follow and some challenging parts for an intermediate runner.
highly recommend!
Brilliant event, great communication, an awesome course. The event was a great size.
very impressed by the organisation and the investment in the course. easy to follow and some challenging parts for an intermediate runner.
highly recommend!
JC
Jane Colbeck
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This reviewer is a verified Find a Race user who purchased a place at this event.
Took part in the 2023 edition · 3 years ago
Fabulous event. Early start to meet the sun rise but it was an incredible sunrise. Quick briefing and then we were underway on a magical course, 98% off road on well maintained trails, plenty of signage along the way, and the back up option of a downloadable route. two races run side by side for the first 10 miles then the 18 miler takes one route and the marathon another, but marshals in place to ensure you don't go the wrong way. Well maintained and stocked aid stations with lots of goodies to chose from. A superb medal at the end together with pizza and hot drinks. This is part of a series of races forming the Elements, I will be back to run the others. I would highly recommend this event, undulating but not technical so open to all abilities. Put this one in your calendar the views are spectacular.
Races
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18 Mile
Entries closed£33.00
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Marathon
Entries closed£45.00
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62k Ultra
Entries closed£58.00
Event information
On all 3 courses, runners will go over Ibsley Common, Rockford Common and head to Fritham Plain, at which point the !8 Mile heads to into the tall trees of the Amberwood Enclosure before heading back along Hampton Ridge to the finish.
The Marathon and Ultra continue on across Fritham Plain to Nomansland, Deadmans Hill and Godshill.
At the 2nd course split, the 62km Ultramarathon will depart Hope Cottage and cross the border into the vast farmlands of Wiltshire, before crossing the River Avon at the weir to the West of Trafalgar Park, following the river to Downton and then returning to the National Park at Godshill Enclosure.
Here the Ultra meets the marathon course and you’ll be treated to a final climb up Cockley Hill, before the thrilling run along Hampton Ridge to the finish back at Hyde Common, where all runners will receive a bespoke event medal and a chance to sit back and look out over the amazing New Forest.
The Marathon and Ultra continue on across Fritham Plain to Nomansland, Deadmans Hill and Godshill.
At the 2nd course split, the 62km Ultramarathon will depart Hope Cottage and cross the border into the vast farmlands of Wiltshire, before crossing the River Avon at the weir to the West of Trafalgar Park, following the river to Downton and then returning to the National Park at Godshill Enclosure.
Here the Ultra meets the marathon course and you’ll be treated to a final climb up Cockley Hill, before the thrilling run along Hampton Ridge to the finish back at Hyde Common, where all runners will receive a bespoke event medal and a chance to sit back and look out over the amazing New Forest.
Sunrise is at 6:34am and is spectacular from the viewpoint here. All routes are fully marked and marshalled with yummy feed stations and a bespoke medal at the end. Free parking on site and a welcoming, friendly atmosphere is guaranteed!
Start and finish is at Hyde Common, Frogham. Parking is free onsite at Abbotswell Car Park, SP6 2JD.
REGISTRATION
6:15am – 6:45am.
*Sunrise is at 6:34am and is spectacular from the viewpoint here.
RACE BRIEFING
6.50am
RACE START TIMES
7am – 62KM
7.05am – Marathon
7.10 – 18 Mile
CUT OFFS
18 Mile – 4 1/2 Hrs
Marathon – 7 Hrs
Ultra – 9 1/2 Hrs
6:15am – 6:45am.
*Sunrise is at 6:34am and is spectacular from the viewpoint here.
RACE BRIEFING
6.50am
RACE START TIMES
7am – 62KM
7.05am – Marathon
7.10 – 18 Mile
CUT OFFS
18 Mile – 4 1/2 Hrs
Marathon – 7 Hrs
Ultra – 9 1/2 Hrs
Organiser's description
Symbolizing the classic element Air and with 3 distances to choose from ; 18 Mile, Marathon or 62km Ultramarathon, BigSky is the final event in the 2022 Classic Element Series and will start just after sunrise from Hyde Common, one of the highest points of the New Forest National Park in Hampshire. 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, cross rivers and waterways, rolling fields and even towering sand dunes!
Location
SP6 2JD Abbotswell Road, Fordingbridge, United Kingdom
BigSky
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BigFeat Events
We are a new and exciting UK based trail running and multisport event specialist. Whatever your ability or experience, we have a race that will test both to the limit, giving you an amazing adventure, that will definitely be hard to forget. Whether it's a half marathon, marathon, ultramarathon, sportive or swim, we encourage you to set your sights BIG!
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