Forest of Dean Ultra Marathon
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Forest of Dean Ultra Marathon
The Forest of Dean Ultra is a self navigated trail ultra of 55 km that starts and finishes at Beechenhurst in the Forest of Dean. The loop runs via Symonds Yat, the River Wye and the Buck Stone, rising from about 19 m at the river to 279 m at the Buck Stone and totaling roughly 1,300 m of climb. The course includes technical single track, wide forest roads and open riverside sections.
There are four aid stations located at Symonds Yat, Berry Hill Hut, Wenchford and Mallards Pike. Each checkpoint provides water, electrolytes, snacks, real food including vegan options, first aid and toilets. Berry Hill Hut is a new indoor halfway facility with hot drinks and food. Medical cover is provided on the course and a minibus can fetch runners who withdraw.
The event is self navigated using a provided GPX file; following the GPX is required and kit checks take place at registration. Runners must carry mandatory equipment such as a phone with the GPX, a waterproof jacket, a head torch, a survival bag and at least one litre of hydration. There is a 10 hour time limit for the course and enforced cut offs at later checkpoints. A canicross category runs with separate start and results. Free race photos, a finisher medal, race merchandise and race support are included. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
