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2026 New Forest Marathon
The New Forest Marathon is a fast, largely flat multi-terrain loop through forest, heathland and the famous New Forest ponies, starting and finishing at New Park Showground near Brockenhurst. The course mixes compact gravel forest inclosures, an old railway line and sections of open tarmac road, with no single big climb and roughly 150m of total ascent.
Come for the race, stay for the heathland in its late-summer glory — the New Forest is golden and warm in September, with the ponies out in force. After you cross the line, wander into Brockenhurst's village pubs for a proper Sunday roast and a pint of local ale, then cool off with a stroll through the ancient oak woods.
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150m
The route blends compact gravel forest inclosures, a stretch of old railway line and sections of open tarmac road, with far-reaching heathland views and a good chance of spotting the famous free-roaming New Forest ponies.
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