Forest of Dean Autumn Half Marathon

Coleford, United Kingdom • 27 Sep 2026

Event Overview

The Forest of Dean Autumn Half Marathon is held at the end of September in the Forest of Dean. The event is organized by The Rotary Club of the Royal Forest of Dean, with all proceeds donated to charity. It is supported by the Forestry Commission and other local organizations.

Course Details

The half-marathon course (officially measured as 13 miles 192.5 yards) is run entirely on forest trails with no road crossings. The multi-terrain route starts and finishes at Speech House and is different from the course used for the spring event. It uses a number of new trails and is described as slightly hillier. The course is way-marked with yellow paint on the ground, features mile-markers, and is fully signed and marshalled. Lead cyclists will guide the race.

Registration and Fees

Registration is open to individuals aged 17 or older on race day. Entry fees are £34.00 for UKA-affiliated club members and £36.00 for non-affiliated runners. These fees include a non-refundable £5.00 processing fee. A manual entry incurs an additional £3.00 fee. Registration closes at midnight on the Sunday before the race. Entrants who register by this deadline receive a personalised racing bib with an integrated timing chip. Late entries may be available online for £50.00 until the Friday before the race, but these receive a generic race bib. No entries are permitted on race day.

Race Day Information

On race day, runners must collect their race bib and timing chip from a collection tent near the start area. The tent opens at 8:00 AM and closes at 9:45 AM for a 10:00 AM start. Runners should bring small safety pins to attach their bib. Water stations are provided at approximately 5 km intervals along the course and at the finish.

Results and Additional Information

Race results are determined by gun timing, with personal performance confirmed by chip timing. Results are processed by Rogue Racer and will be available on the day, with final results posted online. A medal is presented to every finisher, and trophies are awarded for various age and gender categories. Medical support is provided by GDR Solutions Ltd and Grafton Medical Services Ltd at the finish line and key points on the route. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

Half Marathon
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