Ultra Running Hub Christchurch, United Kingdom · Sunday, December 6, 2026
New Forest Xmas Trail 50k
Calculated from 50 km alone — the organiser has not published an elevation profile. Read 2.5 as a floor, not a verdict.
What the course asks
Typical conditions, December
Regional 2001-2020 average for December — NASA POWER, grid elevation 11 m. Not a forecast.
The Aid Station
Course-specific beta from the community
With trail terrain, choose a shoe with moderate cushioning for optimal performance.
Gear for this race
Chosen for 50 km of trail.
- Trail Running Shoes 50 km of trail — cushioning that is still there in the last quarter.
- Race Nutrition 50 km of self-supported fuelling between aid stations.
- Hydration Vests Flask capacity for 50 km, without the bounce.
- GPS Watches Battery life first — a 50 km day outlasts most full-GPS modes.
Overview
The New Forest Xmas Trail 50k, organised by Big Feat Events, is a 50-kilometer trail race in Christchurch, United Kingdom. With an entry fee of £62, it offers a fixed-distance challenge in December. The course has a time limit of 8 hours, requiring a pace quicker than 9.6 minutes per kilometer to finish.
This time limit is tighter than 80% of 1009 comparable 50k races, placing it among the more demanding events in its category for those aiming to beat the clock. Runners will need to maintain a consistent pace from the start to avoid missing the cut-off.
Similar races
Other 50K trail ultras, closest in distance first.