National Forest Way Ultra
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About the race
The National Forest Way Ultra is a trail ultramarathon covering 75 miles (120 km) across the English Midlands. The route links Alrewas Showground and Beacon Hill Country Park and crosses Derbyshire, Leicestershire and Staffordshire, passing ancient woodland, former mining landscapes, rolling farmland and varied trail terrain. The first runner to reach Beacon Hill earns the honour of lighting the Beacon Race Events beacon.
The event is fully supported with six staffed checkpoints that provide food, drinks and medical support. Organisers offer professional event medical cover, GPS race tracking, free race photography and a finisher's medal. The event has a 24 hour overall time limit.
There is a team relay option for three person teams. Each team member must complete at least 20 miles and changeovers are permitted only at designated checkpoints under race supervision. More than one team member may be on course together only in the final mile at a designated meet point. No pacers or support runners are allowed.
Entry requirements state participants must be at least 20 years old, in good health and have previously completed a marathon. Mandatory kit must be carried throughout the race and includes a headtorch with backup, waterproof jacket, survival blanket or bivvy, minimum 1 litre water capacity, mobile phone, whistle, nutrition and the GPX route file. Two drop bag locations are provided with maximum dimensions 40cm x 35cm x 20cm. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
