BigHeat "CAMP-FIRE"

Petworth, United Kingdom

Expected July 2027

We haven't been able to confirm this year's date. We'll update you if it's announced.

Choose your distance

50K

Distance

50km

Start Time

09:00

Cutoff

9 hours

Terrain

Trail

From last year's edition. Details may change once confirmed.

Overview

Join us for the BigHeat "CAMP-FIRE" Trail Running Festival in Petworth, West Sussex, on July 18-19, 2026. Choose from a 50km ultramarathon, marathon, 16 mile, 12km, or a 2km fun run. Enjoy camping, live music, yoga, and more in a vibrant event village.

Scenic trails along The Serpent Trail
Blackdown and The Temple of the Winds
Single lap courses starting and finishing at Mill Farm

The practical side

Start / Finish

Start

Mill Farm, Lurgashall, Petworth GU28 9ER

Finish

Mill Farm, Lurgashall, Petworth GU28 9ER

Terrain

Trail running on winding dusty tracks, sun baked forests, open sandy plains, along The Serpent Trail through Blackdown and The Temple of the Winds.

Route

Single lap trail run starting and finishing at Mill Farm, Lurgashall, Petworth. Routes along The Serpent Trail and through Blackdown and The Temple of the Winds.

Race Day

Saturday: Marathon & 50km at 09:00. Sunday: LittleFeet at 09:00, 12km & 16 Mile at 10:30.

Recovery

Post-race yoga, massages, wild sauna, live music, food and drink.

Good to know

What to bring

At least 500ml fluid

Appropriate clothing for conditions

RecommendedGPX file on watch or mobile, Hydration vest or handheld soft flasks

What you get

Finisher medal

Race photos

Weekend camping

Live music (evening)

Yoga & Wild Sauna

Bespoke finishers medal

On course photographers

Fully marked courses

Food after the finishBeer Tent, Food/Drink Stands

On the day

Toilets

Showers

Food vendors

Merchandise

Marshals on course

First aid on course

Parking · FreeYes, day car parking is available from 7AM on Saturday and 7:30AM on Sunday. Camping includes one vehicle per pitch.

Bag dropYes, a bag drop tent is available on Saturday and Sunday.

Aid stationsYes, aid stations are located along the course and stocked with sweet and savoury snacks, vegan options, water, flat coke, and Precision Fuel & Hydration PH 1000 electrolyte drink and gels. This is a cupless event.

Before you enter

RefundsAll entry fees are non-refundable except in case of pregnancy, where a refund is available on request. Deferral to a future event within 12 months is possible but not within 7 days of the event.

TransfersYes, transfers can be done through BigFeat Events up to approximately 1 week before event day. No transfers within 7 days of the event.

DeferralsEntries may be deferred to a future event within 12 months, but not within 7 days of event.

If the race is cancelledNo refund if event cancelled due to weather.

Bad weatherEvent officials reserve the right to delay, cancel, or suspend the race due to inclement weather. No refund in such circumstances.

Minimum ageParticipants must be of appropriate age on event day depending on distance. For 50km and Marathon, minimum age 18. For 16 Mile and 12km, minimum age 17. LittleFeet is suitable for all ages.

DogsNo, canicross is not permitted at BigFeat Events races.

HeadphonesHeadphones are not advised for safety reasons as you need to hear instructions from marshals, other competitors, and vehicles. The event follows UK Athletics rules.

Time limit12km: 2.5 hours, 16 Mile: 4.5 hours, Marathon: 7.5 hours, 50km: 9 hours, LittleFeet: 75 minutes.

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