Forest of Dean Ultra Marathon

Event Overview

The Forest of Dean Ultra Marathon, also known as the FOD Ultra, is a 55 km trail running event. The route is a circular loop that passes through highlights of the Forest of Dean in England. The course is described as varied, featuring technical single track trails, wide open stretches along the River Wye, dense forest sections, ridges with open views, and fields. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Key Features

• Navigation: Participants must navigate the course themselves using a provided GPX file. It is a self-navigation event where runners' ability to follow the route is important.
• Aid Stations: There are a minimum of three well-stocked aid stations along the route. These provide water, food, snacks, and electrolytes, and have toilets available.
• Included Amenities: The entry includes race HQ facilities, checkpoint support, professional timing, free race photos, support vehicles, a finisher's medal, and race merchandise including a runner's cup.
• Categories: The event allows canicross entries, which have a separate race category.
• Event Support: Qualified race and medical professionals are present throughout the event.
• Mandatory Kit: Runners are required to carry specific mandatory equipment, including a navigation method (phone/GPS with the route GPX), a head torch, a waterproof jacket, a hydration system, and a survival bag.
• Partnership: The event is run in partnership with Forestry England, with a portion of the registration fee supporting their work in the local area.

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