BigMud Trails (EARTH)

BigMud is the first event in the Classic Element Trail Series, a bold four-part challenge inspired by the primal elements—Earth, Water, Fire, and Air. As the embodiment of Earth, BigMud is a celebration of grit, terrain, and nature in its rawest form. BigMud features two single-lap trail runs through the muddy, undulating landscape of the Meon Valley. Runners can choose between a Marathon or a 16-mile distance, both starting at Queen Elizabeth Country Park in Hampshire. The course kicks off with a 518 ft climb up Butser Hill—the highest point in the South Downs—not once, but twice. From there, expect a mix of tough ascents, woodland tracks, and rolling countryside trails before finishing back at the base of Butser Hill. This is not just a run—it’s a full-body battle with the Earth beneath your feet.