BigWayRound
From BigFeat Events
- Date Mon 5th May 2025
- Time 08:00
- Location Winchester Rugby Club, Nuns Walk, Winchester, SO23 7EF
- Price £38.42 - £57.52
- Races 4 races
Event summary
Get ready for an unforgettable running experience at the BigWayRound, an award-winning Gold-rated Trail Running Event organized by BigFeat Events! Mark your calendars for Monday, May 5th, 2025, as this exciting event returns to the stunning trails around Winchester, England. Whether you’re a newcomer or a seasoned trail runner, you can choose from four exhilarating distances: 14 miles, 19 miles, a full marathon, or the challenging 50K Ultramarathon.
The journey begins at Winchester Rugby Club, where participants will be welcomed with a friendly atmosphere and breathtaking views. As you traverse the picturesque paths alongside the River Itchen, you’ll conquer natural landmarks like St Catherine’s Hill and Cheesefoot Head. With fully stocked aid stations, a bespoke finisher's medal, and enthusiastic volunteers cheering you on, this event promises to be as rewarding as it is challenging. Don’t miss out on securing your spot at the BigWayRound—registration is open now, and this popular event is sure to fill up fast! Join us for a day of adventure, camaraderie, and stunning scenery in the heart of England’s old capital!
The journey begins at Winchester Rugby Club, where participants will be welcomed with a friendly atmosphere and breathtaking views. As you traverse the picturesque paths alongside the River Itchen, you’ll conquer natural landmarks like St Catherine’s Hill and Cheesefoot Head. With fully stocked aid stations, a bespoke finisher's medal, and enthusiastic volunteers cheering you on, this event promises to be as rewarding as it is challenging. Don’t miss out on securing your spot at the BigWayRound—registration is open now, and this popular event is sure to fill up fast! Join us for a day of adventure, camaraderie, and stunning scenery in the heart of England’s old capital!
BigWayRound
Mon 5th May 2025
Organiser's Description
BigWayRound, our Award Winning, Gold-rated Trail Running Event is now live for 2025!
After an incredible 2024 event, BigWayRound Winchester returns for 2025! 4 distances, incredible views and with a friendly atmosphere guaranteed, this event will suit you whether you are new to the trails or a seasoned runner.
DESCRIPTION
Discover the beautiful trails around Winchester and challenge yourself over one of our 4 distances; 14 miles, 19 miles, Marathon and 50K Ultramarathon. Bespoke medal, fully stocked aid stations and fully marked and marshalled course. This popular event will sell fast!
Your journey around England’s old capital begins in the heart of Winchester. Running along the Itchen Navigation, your first big challenge awaits as you ascend past St Catherine’s Hill and head east across the beautiful undulating trails to Cheesefoot Head. You then have a succession of ‘Big Way’ paths; the South Downs Way, Allan King Way, St Swithun’s Way and the Itchen Way, leading you through quintessential English countryside as the trail meanders alongside the River Itchen past Avington Hall and beyond!
START/FINISH LOCATION
Winchester Rugby Club, Nuns Walk, Winchester, SO23 7EF
CAR PARKING
50K and Marathon - Free parking is available at Winchester Rugby Club, SO23 7EF
19 mile and 14 mile - Free parking is available at River Park Car Park, SO23 7DD
DISTANCES & PRICES
14 Mile - £36
19 Mile - £40
Marathon -£49
50K Ultramarathon - £54
REGISTRATION
All runners will collect your race bibs from the registration tent at Winchester Rugby Club.
Registration is open from 7am – 7:50am
START TIME
This year we are going to start all distances together in self-seeded waves according to running pace. As we run through Winchester town centre to get out onto the trails, we need to separate the field. It is a chip-timed event so there is no advantage starting in an earlier wave. The paces are those which you think you will average in the event for the distance which you are entered! If the field is too big for a certain pace then we will split it in 2 so timings are approximate. Briefing for ALL RUNNERS will be at 7:55am by the start.
8am – Sub 8:30 minute milers
8:03am – 8:30 – 9:30 minute milers
8:06am – 9:30 – 10:30 minute milers
8:09am – 10:30 – 11:30 minute milers
8:12am – 11:30 – 12:30 minute milers
8:15am – 12:30+ minute milers
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
Bag drop tents for each distance will be available on the day, in the start/finish area
CUT OFF TIMES
14 mile – 4 hours
19 mile – 5 hours
Marathon – 7 hours
50K – 8 hours
LATEST ENTRY DATE TO GUARANTEE FINISHERS MEDAL
Thursday 20th March 2025
Medal order will be made on 21/03/25
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.
CLICK FOR MORE INFO
WHAT YOU GET
* A beautiful 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
After an incredible 2024 event, BigWayRound Winchester returns for 2025! 4 distances, incredible views and with a friendly atmosphere guaranteed, this event will suit you whether you are new to the trails or a seasoned runner.
DESCRIPTION
Discover the beautiful trails around Winchester and challenge yourself over one of our 4 distances; 14 miles, 19 miles, Marathon and 50K Ultramarathon. Bespoke medal, fully stocked aid stations and fully marked and marshalled course. This popular event will sell fast!
Your journey around England’s old capital begins in the heart of Winchester. Running along the Itchen Navigation, your first big challenge awaits as you ascend past St Catherine’s Hill and head east across the beautiful undulating trails to Cheesefoot Head. You then have a succession of ‘Big Way’ paths; the South Downs Way, Allan King Way, St Swithun’s Way and the Itchen Way, leading you through quintessential English countryside as the trail meanders alongside the River Itchen past Avington Hall and beyond!
START/FINISH LOCATION
Winchester Rugby Club, Nuns Walk, Winchester, SO23 7EF
CAR PARKING
50K and Marathon - Free parking is available at Winchester Rugby Club, SO23 7EF
19 mile and 14 mile - Free parking is available at River Park Car Park, SO23 7DD
DISTANCES & PRICES
14 Mile - £36
19 Mile - £40
Marathon -£49
50K Ultramarathon - £54
REGISTRATION
All runners will collect your race bibs from the registration tent at Winchester Rugby Club.
Registration is open from 7am – 7:50am
START TIME
This year we are going to start all distances together in self-seeded waves according to running pace. As we run through Winchester town centre to get out onto the trails, we need to separate the field. It is a chip-timed event so there is no advantage starting in an earlier wave. The paces are those which you think you will average in the event for the distance which you are entered! If the field is too big for a certain pace then we will split it in 2 so timings are approximate. Briefing for ALL RUNNERS will be at 7:55am by the start.
8am – Sub 8:30 minute milers
8:03am – 8:30 – 9:30 minute milers
8:06am – 9:30 – 10:30 minute milers
8:09am – 10:30 – 11:30 minute milers
8:12am – 11:30 – 12:30 minute milers
8:15am – 12:30+ minute milers
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
Bag drop tents for each distance will be available on the day, in the start/finish area
CUT OFF TIMES
14 mile – 4 hours
19 mile – 5 hours
Marathon – 7 hours
50K – 8 hours
LATEST ENTRY DATE TO GUARANTEE FINISHERS MEDAL
Thursday 20th March 2025
Medal order will be made on 21/03/25
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.
CLICK FOR MORE INFO
WHAT YOU GET
* A beautiful 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
Races
-
14 Mile
Mon 5th May 2025 (08:00)
£38.42
CLOSED -
19 Mile
Mon 5th May 2025 (08:00)
£42.66
CLOSED -
50k Ultramarathon
Mon 5th May 2025 (08:00)
£57.52
CLOSED -
Marathon
Mon 5th May 2025 (08:00)
£52.22
CLOSED
Reviews
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4.8
6 reviews
Ok 5 am is early, but well worth the effort.
Arrived in Winchester easy parking and access to the event
The briefing was fine and off we went 19 miles of superb countryside the views were magnificent.
Sorry, the race was ??? Undulating the competition? Friendly and the staged stops full of goodies
After the last stop my wife after about 250 metres ran back and refilled with chocolate ( she is not a morning person)
A run rather than a race well worth putting in your calendar for next year
It’s already in ours.
Only slight down was the rain towards the end of the marathon / ultra but we were already in town having a b???
Big thank you to the volunteers and organisers for a well organised event
My second year at this event, I came back because I loved the route and the event vibe.
Great scenery, some challenging ascent, very friendly organisers and Marshals, allied to well stocked and good variety at the feed stops, all helps the tough sections become enjoyable.
I would thoroughly reccomend this event, and The Big Feat event in the New Forest later in the year.
Really fun event, well briefed before race day and on the day, generous cut off times. A very friendly atmosphere, good aid stations, well marshalled road crossings, and good signage with the gpsx available beforehand. Bag drop was smooth, and pizza was sold at the end! Only a couple of small niggles - they could have done with a couple of portaloos at the start to supplement the toilets in the clubhouse, there were a couple of long straight stretches that had footpaths branching off where an extra sign or two for reassurance would have been nice, and in my opinion the second aid station was too late in the 19mile course. But overall an excellent day and I hope to run it again.
BigWayRound
