Forest of Dean Ultra Marathon
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About the race
The Forest of Dean Ultra is a self navigated trail ultra that starts and finishes at Beechenhurst in the Forest of Dean. The race follows a 55 km loop through forest single track, wide forest roads and open river-side sections, with about 1,300 m of total climb and varied terrain from low river levels to the Buck Stone viewpoint.
There are four staffed aid stations located at Symonds Yat, Berry Hill Hut, Wenchford and Mallards Pike. Each station provides water, electrolytes, snacks, real food including vegan options, first aid and toilets. Berry Hill Hut is new for 2027 and offers full indoor facilities and hot drinks at the halfway point. Support crews may access all four stations; pacers are not permitted.
The event is self navigated using a provided GPX file for use on a phone or sports watch. Mandatory kit is checked at registration and includes the GPX on a navigation device, a battery pack, trail shoes, a taped-seam waterproof, at least 1 litre of carried hydration, a survival bag, basic first aid, whistle and a head torch. Medical staff are present at checkpoints and a minibus is available to return anyone who needs transport off course.
Entries include the route and GPX, four aid stations, medical cover, free race photos, a unique finisher medal, race merchandise and event support on course. A canicross category runs with its own start and results category. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
