Forth Ultra
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Forth Ultra and Team Relay
The Forth Ultra is a 44 mile (71 km) circular ultramarathon around the Firth of Forth estuary. The event starts and finishes at Helix Park in Falkirk, home to The Kelpies. Participants follow a way-marked course that requires no navigation. The route connects two major Scottish trails, the Fife Coastal Path and the John Muir Way, and involves crossing two bridges over the estuary.
The course consists of mixed terrain, with approximately 85% on tarmac or hard paths and 15% on trails. The total ascent for the route is 530 meters (1739 ft). Runners have an 11 hour time limit to complete the distance. There are four checkpoints along the route equipped with water and snack stations to provide support for participants.
Registration is open for solo runners, pairs, or relay teams of four. The relay format is divided into four distinct stages:
- Stage 1: 16.35 km from Helix Park to Culross.
- Stage 2: 22.69 km from Culross to Ferry Muir Gate.
- Stage 3: 16.55 km from Ferry Muir Gate to Bo-ness.
- Stage 4: 15.70 km from Bo-ness back to Helix Park.
Pairs may choose any combination of these stages to complete the race. The event is chip timed across the four stages. Finishers receive a medal and a race t-shirt. The Forth Ultra is a UTMB index race. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
