New Forest Marathon

27 September 2009

Start Time : 10:00am
Number of Places : 700

The New Forest Marathon is a popular race, inspiring a lot of interest. Because only 700 places ara available these typically fill up quickly so interested runners are advised to apply as soon as possible.

New Forest Marathon Route
Most of this undulating race follows roads, with 3 miles being off-road along well-maintained forest track.

The race starts outside the Rydal Inn in Ashley. Runners head north past New Milton station, towards Bashley and Wootton. At the 4-mile stage at Wootton Bridge the full marathon departs from the half marathon, moving off-road and westwards along the dismantled railway for two miles before reaching the village of Burley. The race then leaves the road again, taking runners through a mile-long section of forest track before reaching the 10-mile point at South Oakley Inclosure after which runners are directed south.

The race heads back, via the picturesque villages of Mill Lawn and Bisterne Close, towards Wootton Bridge. When they then reach the 16 miles point, runners are directed east and in a clockwise loop past the village of Sway and back again to Wootton. With just over two miles to go, the route heads back past Bashley before ultimately reaching the finish line outside at The Old Barn Inn. Then, inside for a celebratory beer.

New Forest Marathon Entry
* Unaffiliated Runners : £23
* UK Athletics Affiliated Runners : £21
* Closing Date : 31 August
* Charity Places : Runners are advised to contact their chosen charity

Contact Information
Address : The New Forest Marathon Ltd, PO Box 438, New Milton, Hampshire, BH25 7YL, England, UK
Tel. : 01425 618180
Email : nfmarathon@hotmail.co.uk
Website. : http://www.nfma.org.uk/