• Half Marathon
  • 21.1 km
  • Brockenhurst
  • Event weekend starts
  • Entry from £54
  • Past event

Garmin New Forest Marathon Half Marathon

This race edition

Race date
Date not confirmed for this distance
Race timezone
Timezone not confirmed
Edition status
Status not confirmed

Entry options

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 0 m · true cost £184

Decision summary

Garmin New Forest Marathon Half Marathon at a glance

Route ascent
122 m

Lower than 64% of comparable mapped races

Entry fee
£54

Lower than 12% of comparable known fees

Typical conditions
67/100

Historical race-date favourability, not a forecast

Evidence depth
22 verified facts

Stored GPS route

Quick answers

What runners ask first

Garmin New Forest Marathon Half Marathon route map

raceindex.org has a GPS course file for Garmin New Forest Marathon Half Marathon, so runners can inspect the route line on the map. Elevation charts and ascent figures appear only when that file includes usable elevation data.

How hilly is the Garmin New Forest Marathon Half Marathon?

The Garmin New Forest Marathon Half Marathon route has 122 m of ascent, 122 m of descent and an estimated 0.3% grade-adjusted pace penalty versus a flat route.

Where does the Garmin New Forest Marathon Half Marathon route go?

The Garmin New Forest Marathon Half Marathon route starts at New Park Showground, Brockenhurst, Hampshire SO42 7QH and finishes at New Park Showground, Brockenhurst, Hampshire SO42 7QH. Underfoot, expect multi-terrain: compact gravel forest tracks with open tarmac roads. It passes Rhinefield Ornamental Drive, Coastal Redwood and Giant Sequoia avenue, New Forest ancient woodland and open heathland.

What should runners know on race day for the Garmin New Forest Marathon Half Marathon?

Live music features at the event.

Race character

Scenery

  • Countryside
  • Forest
  • Parkland
  • Moorland

Atmosphere

  • Scenic Tour
  • Festival

Entry, logistics and records

Entry requirements

Entry status
Past event: The listed edition date has passed.

Race day logistics

Expo / packet pickup
On-site shopping including the official Marathon Shop, a Garmin Shop and Alexandra Sports shop at the race village.
Race village
Yes
Medal
Finishers receive a race medal.
Finisher tee
Entry includes a technical finisher t-shirt.
On-course music
Live music features at the event.

Access and course status

Start
New Park Showground, Brockenhurst, Hampshire SO42 7QH
Finish
New Park Showground, Brockenhurst, Hampshire SO42 7QH

Course facts

Surface
Multi Terrain: compact gravel forest tracks with open tarmac roads.
Landmarks
Rhinefield Ornamental Drive, Coastal Redwood and Giant Sequoia avenue, New Forest ancient woodland, open heathland
Notable features
  • Seven races on one day: Full Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K, 5K, Junior 1 Mile, Junior 200m and a Woodland Walk

How hilly is the Garmin New Forest Marathon Half Marathon?

10%81%10%
  • Descent 10%
  • Flat 81%
  • Climb 10%
Total ascent
122 m
Net elevation
+0 m
GAP factor
0.3%
Longest climb
1,300 m at 1.8%
Gradient mix and ascent are derived from the course geometry under our published normalisation, not taken from organiser marketing.

What does it really cost to run?

Estimated cost to the start line from National Average
Entry fee£54
Travel (modelled)£40
Accommodation (modelled)£90
Estimated total£184
Entry fee is a sourced fact. Travel and accommodation are modelled estimates for a typical runner from this region, not quoted prices.

What are typical race-day conditions?

  • 16°CTypical temperature
  • 23 kphTypical wind
  • 2 mmTypical rainfall
  • 67Favourability /100
Typical conditions for the race date and locality, warmer than the endurance-optimal window. These are climatological norms, not a forecast, and are shared across every distance at this event.

More race details

Is the Garmin New Forest Marathon Half Marathon flat?

Its normalised GAP factor is 0.3% slower than a flat course, with about 122 m of total ascent.

How much does the Garmin New Forest Marathon Half Marathon cost?

The adult entry fee is £54, and the estimated true cost to the start line is about £184 including modelled travel and accommodation.

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