New Forest Marathon

Runners will face mild temperatures starting at 61°F and peaking at 63°F. Winds will be a headwind from the W early on, particularly challenging from miles 1-4 and 13-17, with a tailwind expected on the final stretch from miles 20-27. With humidity at 78%, it is advisable for runners to pace conservatively, especially on the climbs at miles 6 and 19.

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About the New Forest Marathon

The New Forest Marathon starts and finishes at New Park Showground in Brockenhurst, with a multi-terrain course of gravel paths, woodland trails, and tarmac through New Forest National Park, where free-roaming New Forest ponies are a regular sight along the route. Race weekend (branded The Garmin New Forest Marathon) also includes a half marathon, 10K, 5K, junior races, and a woodland walk, plus camping and live music at the race village in Brockenhurst.

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Sunday, September 12

10:00 AMMarathon (26.2 mi)

10:50 AMHalf Marathon (13.1 mi)11:15 AM10K (6.2 mi)11:30 AM5K (3.1 mi)

New Forest Marathon FAQ

When is the 2027 New Forest Marathon?

The 2027 New Forest Marathon will be held on Sunday September 12, 2027.

What is the time limit for the New Forest Marathon?

The time limit for the New Forest Marathon is 6 hours.

What will the weather be like for the 2027 New Forest Marathon?

The forecast calls for a high of 64°F and a low of 59°F with a 8% chance of rain.

What is the weather usually like for the New Forest Marathon?

Over the 7 years racecast.io has race-day weather for (2020 to 2026), it averaged 62°F at the start and 68°F by a typical finish. Rain fell during race hours in 5 of those years.

What was the hottest New Forest Marathon?

Of the 7 years on record, 2023 was the warmest, reaching 76°F during race hours. The coldest start was 2025, at 51°F.

What was the windiest New Forest Marathon?

Of the 7 years on record, 2020 was the windiest (run in Wimborne St Giles, UK), with wind averaging 17 mph during race hours. The calmest was 2021, at 4 mph.

New Forest Marathon weather history

Based on 7 years of data

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65°F

L:62° H:68°

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71%

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Dew59°F

Temperature History

Range of temperatures during race hours for each year.

Detailed History

This race has moved. A year marked with a city was run there, and its weather is from there.

Year	Low / High	Rain	Dew Point
2026 New Forest Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day with morning rain. 2026	66°/69°	Light	63°
2025 New Forest Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day with rain. 2025	51°/59°	Light	50°
2024 New Forest Marathon Cloudy skies throughout the day with rain in the morning and afternoon. 2024	60°/65°	Light	59°
2023 New Forest Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day with afternoon rain. 2023	71°/76°	Light	66°
2022 New Forest Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day. 2022	62°/69°	-	59°
2021 New Forest Marathon Cloudy skies throughout the day. 2021	63°/65°	Light	61°
2020 New Forest Marathon Wimborne St Giles, UK · Partly cloudy throughout the day. 2020Wimborne St Giles, UK	61°/71°	-	53°