Forest of Dean Ultra Marathon
From Dave Talbot - Adventure Events
- Date Sat 10th October 2026
- Time 08:00
- Location Coleford, Gloucestershire
- Price £90.00
- Races 1 race
- Distances Ultra
Event summary
Runners will experience a diverse landscape, from technical single tracks to wide-open stretches along the picturesque River Wye. The course will take you deep into the enchanting forest, along ridges offering spectacular views, and through charming fields that highlight the stunning countryside. With panoramic vistas across dense woodlands and rolling hills extending to the Brecon Beacons, this marathon promises to be an exciting journey for participants and spectators alike. Don't miss your chance to be part of this incredible event!
Forest of Dean Ultra Marathon
Sat 10th October 2026
Organiser's Description
The route is varied with technical single track to wide open stretches by the river Wye. You’ll dive into the deep dark depths of the forest, you’ll explore ridges with open views, to glorious fields and far reaching countryside. There’s stunning views across dense woodlands with rolling hills that stretch out to the Brecon Beacons and beyond.
It’s one amazing and exciting journey.
Races
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Forest of Dean Ultra Marathon 55 Km
£90.00
SOLD OUT
Route and elevation
FOD ULTRA - THE RULES
This is a 55 km route taking in the highlights of the Forest of Dean.
This is a circular route that will need to be navigated via a precise GPX route. Your ability to follow this is vital to your time and speed.
If you get lost, you must come back to the point on the path of which you got lost.
You must ‘check in’ and mark ‘yourself’ as having visited each aid station. The aid station staff will not do this for you.
You must carry the mandatory equipment with you at all times.
You must ‘NOT’ get eaten by a boar!!!
The top 10 finishers from each category (male, female and canicross) will be asked to submit a GPX file of their route for advanced checking and scrutiny. The easiest way of doing this is joining the Strava FOD Ultra Club - https://www.strava.com/clubs/1369898
You have 10 hours to complete the route.
Failure to do any of the above will be a strict DNF unless deemed fit by the Race Director.
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Location
Beechenhurst - Forestry England, Coleford, GL16 7, United Kingdom
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