BigSea Trails (WATER) - Classic Element Trail Series
Inspired by the classic element Water, we bring to you…BigSea!
Join us on the Isle of Purbeck, Dorset for BigSea. The 2nd event in our Classic Element Trail Series, we offer a stunning trail running event that starts and finishes on the beautiful sand of Knoll Beach at Studland. With our established 54km and 18 Mile courses and now all new MARATHON AND HALF MARATHON distances to choose from, the 4 single lap routes will take you out to places including, The Purbeck Hills, Corfe Castle, Kimmeridge Bay, Chapmans Pool, Dancing Ledge, Durlston Castle and Old Harry Rocks.
Location
Knoll Beach, Ferry Rd, Swanage BH19 3AQ
Distances & Prices
- Half Marathon - £38
- 18 Miles - £48
- Marathon - £58
- 54k Ultramarathon - £68
WE ARE UNABLE TO ACCEPT CANICROSS ENTRIES AT THIS EVENT
Registration
Collect Race Bibs from Registration. Registration opens at 8.00am and will close at 8.45am for all 4 distances.
Start Time
All 4 distances start at 9am.
Mandatory Kit
All runners will be required to carry at least 500ml of fluid with them. Most will have hydration vests but handheld soft flasks will be permitted. As weather is changeable, especially in winter, runners are advised to also wear (and carry) appropriate clothing for the conditions. We also strongly advise runners to download the GPX file of the route onto a wearable watch or mobile device. Although this is a marked course event, arrows can be tampered with, so a good understanding of the route is advisable.
Bag Drop
A bag drop tent will be available on the day.
Cut Off Times
- Half Marathon & 18 mile - 5 hours
- Marathon & 54k - 9 hours
Aid Stations
Locations TBC. All Aid Stations are well stocked and will have a selection of sweet and savoury snacks, with vegan options available. Water and flat coke are also provided. Please remember that we are a cupless event company.
Precision Fuel & Hydration
We are very proud to have partnered with Precision Fuel & Hydration for our Classic Element Trail Series events. Each Aid Station will be stocked with PH 1000 electrolyte liquid. Runners can collect 2 x PFH Gels at registration. PH 1000, is a low-cal electrolyte drink designed to help you hit your fluid and sodium numbers. It delivers 1,000mg of sodium per litre, which is about what the average athlete loses per litre of sweat. A selection of energy products and snacks will sit alongside PH 1000 on-course to help you hit your carb targets. “Decoupling” your fueling and hydration can be beneficial during longer endurance races, as you can adjust each one as needed.
- Low-cal drink delivering 1000mg of sodium per litre
- Mild citrus flavour to avoid flavour-fatigue
- Served pre-mixed
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Event T-shirts
Classic Element Trail Series T-Shirts are available to Pre-Order only. These can then be collected from Event HQ on the day of the event.
Trees Not Tees
We work with the Trees Not Tees organization. Runners can opt to ha
