Phoenix Running Hampshire is inviting you to join us in the beautiful Forest of Bere for our 'Nutcracker Run Day 1' event.
This is one of our timed events where you choose from 5km to Ultra. The course is a 3.28 mile out/back through the beautiful Forest of Bere. We welcome all abilities of runner. Complete one lap and you're both a finisher and a winner in our eyes, or keep going and see how far you can get in the full 7 hour time limit.
We operate our uniquely flexible rock up and run start times, so no waiting around if you arrive early and no added pressure if you're running a bit late. The official start time is at 0800, but you are welcome to start anytime up till 1300. Give yourself plenty of time to complete the distance of your choice, as the course will close at 1500.
Our aid station is also famous for all its sweet and savoury goodies and our signature POTATOES, we will always provide plenty of Vegan options too, so you won't go hungry!
Places will be strictly limited so don't leave it too late to enter.
Minimum distance is 3.28 miles or as far as you can go in 7 hours. Off road trail, the terrain is hard packed/well established trail. The overall course has an 80 meter gain.
Parking charges apply: £2 for up to 2 hours, £4 up to 4 hours, £6 all day.
20% of proceeds go directly to Forestry England for the caring of the woodlands.
When
Saturday, 12 December 2026 @ 08:00What
7hr timed event | Undulating | Multi-TerrainMax' Entrants
75Entries Close
12/12/2026Min' Age
18 yrsForest of Bere, West Walk Car Park, Hundred Acres Road, Wickham, Hampshire, PO17 6JD
Please note, as per UK Athletics rules, distance restrictions apply to participants ages 20 or under, for more information please read our full terms & conditions available here - https://www.phoenixrunning.co.uk/tandc
All entries in accordance with Phoenix Running terms & conditions, available in full here.