2026 edition
Entry options are not yet confirmed for this edition. Check the organiser before making plans.
Modelled energy-cost change 0.3% versus flat · net elevation -1 m · true cost £156
Decision summary
Lower than 61% of comparable mapped races
Lower than 44% of comparable known fees
Historical race-date favourability, not a forecast
Stored GPS route
Quick answers
raceindex.org has a GPS course file for Garmin New Forest Marathon 5K, so runners can inspect the route line on the map. Elevation charts and ascent figures appear only when that file includes usable elevation data.
The Garmin New Forest Marathon 5K route has 31 m of ascent, 33 m of descent and an estimated 0.3% grade-adjusted pace penalty versus a flat route.
The Garmin New Forest Marathon 5K route starts at New Park Showground, Brockenhurst, Hampshire SO42 7QH and finishes at New Park Showground, Brockenhurst, Hampshire SO42 7QH. It passes Rhinefield Ornamental Drive, Coastal Redwood and Giant Sequoia avenue, New Forest ancient woodland and open heathland.
Live music features at the event.
| Entry fee | £26 |
|---|---|
| Travel (modelled) | £40 |
| Accommodation (modelled) | £90 |
| Estimated total | £156 |
Its normalised GAP factor is 0.3% slower than a flat course, with about 31 m of total ascent.
The adult entry fee is £26, and the estimated true cost to the start line is about £156 including modelled travel and accommodation.