Something to talk about

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  • Date Sun 28th September 2025
  • Time 09:00
  • Location Avon Tyrrell Outdoor Activity Centre, Bransgore, Christchurch BH23 8EE
  • Price £39.50
  • Races 1 race
  • Distances 5km, 10km, Half Marathon, Marathon, Ultra

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Event summary

Get ready for an unforgettable day of running at "Something to Talk About," hosted by Long Player Running on Sunday, September 28th, 2025. Set against the stunning backdrop of a Grade I listed manor house in the heart of the New Forest, this exciting trail event welcomes participants of all abilities. Whether you're a seasoned runner or just starting out, you can choose your distance on the day, with options ranging from a 5K to an ultra-marathon.

The course features a beautiful looped route through the enchanting forest, allowing you to immerse yourself in nature while challenging yourself. All finishers of one loop or more will be rewarded with a unique medal, celebrating your achievement! Flexible start times between 9 AM and 10:30 AM mean you can arrive when you're ready to run, and with a maximum time limit of 7 hours to complete your chosen distance, there's plenty of time to enjoy the experience. Make sure to register on race day, where you'll find an aid station stocked with both savory and sweet treats to keep you energized. Remember to bring your own cup, and enjoy the day with available facilities like toilets, showers, and changing rooms. Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity to run in one of the

Organiser's Description

Set in the heart of the beautiful New Forest, with a Grade I listed 'calendar' manor house as the backdrop, this is a technical trail event suitable for all abilities. 'Something to talk about' consists of a looped route through stunning forest offering participants the opportunity to choose their own distance on the day, from 5K to ultra-marathon. All finishers of one loop or more will receive a medal. 

We offer flexible start times between 9am and 10.30am. Just turn up when you're ready to run. All runners to finish by 4pm (maximum 7 hours). Number pick-up is on the day at race registration before you start the event.

We will have an aid and drinks table at the start/finish of each lap. There will be a selection of savoury and sweet items. There will also be an area to leave your own items. Please note we do not provide plastic cups; bring your own.

Toilets, showers and changing facilities are available.

Final instructions will be sent out via email before the event with full race day information. Loops are 3.28 miles long.

Please note, as per UK Athletics rules, distance restrictions apply to participants ages 20 or under.

TRA License Number: 7306

Races

  • Something to Talk About

    Sun 28th September 2025 (09:00)

    £39.50

    UK Athletics (UKA) save £2.00

    Trail Running Association (TRA) save £2.00

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Uk Youth, Avon Tyrrell, Christchurch, BH23 8EE, United Kingdom

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