Key Information
NB: As part of our continued commitment to keep the forest tidy, any participant seen to drop gel packs or litter outside of the Drink Station Areas will be disqualified.
We must remember that we are running through a National Park which is home to many animals and wildlife.
Venue address:
The Showground, New Park, Brockenhurst, Hampshire, SO42 7QH
How To Find Us?
By Road
For the quickest route, we would encourage you to use the directions below and NOT the A337 from Cadnam to Lyndhurst.
From East (London, Winchester, Southampton)
Leave the M3 at junction 13 joining the M27 signposted West.
Leave M27 at Junction 2
Take A326
At signaled junction take A35 to Lyndhurst
Enter Lyndhurst
At Lyndhurst bear left to Brockenhurst (A35)
Keep in left hand lane and continue forward onto Gosport Lane A337 signposted Lymington
Continue forward for 3km and the Showground is on your right
From West (Dorchester, Weymouth, Bournemouth, Poole)
Follow A31 signposted Ringwood and then Southampton
Branch left off the A31 just before joining the M27 signposted Lyndhurst
At roundabout take 3rd exit, still on the A31 signposted Cadnam
At roundabout take 2nd exit onto the A336 signposted Totton, Netley Marsh
Continue to Netley Marsh
Turn right onto the A326
At signaled Junction take the A35 to Lyndhurst
At Lyndhurst bear left to Brockenhurst (A35)
Keep in left hand lane and continue forward onto Gosport Lane A337 signposted Lymington
Continue forward for 3km and the Showground is on your right
By Rail
There are regular trains from London, Bournemouth, Southampton and Lymington to Brockenhurst station.
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By Shuttle Bus
A New Forest Marathon Shuttle Bus will operate from Brockenhurst Railway Station to New Park (Race Village/Start/Finish) throughout the day.
Single – £5
Return – £7.50
Check out the timetable and leave enough time to get to the start line and pay directly to the driver!
By Bus
There are regular services from Bournemouth, Southampton and Lymington.
If you have any queries regarding public transport to the Showground please contact Traveline on 0871 200 2233 (Calls are charged at 10p per min) or visit www.traveline.org.uk
By Bicycle
Anyone wishing to travel to New Park Farm Showground by bicycle can do so.
Race/Event Times
Full Marathon | 9.30am |
Half Marathon | 10.20am |
Woodlands Walk | 10.55am |
10k | 10.55am |
5k | 11.15am |
Junior 200m/1 mile | 3.30pm |
Race Packs
All runners will be sent their Race Packs to their registered address on Thursday 24th August 2023 to receive in good time for the event.
Accommodation:
New Forest Marathon Camping
If you’re looking to make a weekend of it and fully enjoy everything we have to offer, why not join us on our official New Forest Marathon Campsite in the heart of the New Forest.
Located within the amazing grounds of New Park Showground only meters from the Race Village you can enjoy a relaxing weekend and not miss out on any of the action.
£75 per pitch. Pitch fee covers 3 nights (Friday, Saturday and Sunday) for up to 4 people and 1 vehicle.
In 2023 we will have a Food Trader and Bus Bar serving on Saturday Evening for all campers to enjoy before the big day.
You can purchase a camping pitch when signing up for any of the races. If you’ve already signed up don’t worry, simply click the button below and select the ‘Camping Only’ option.
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