Forest Of Dean Spring Trails Half Marathon

Forest of Dean Spring Trails Half Marathon

The Forest of Dean Spring Trails Half Marathon is scheduled for Sunday 21 March 2027 and is held in the Forest of Dean with the start and finish at the Speech House Hotel. The officially measured half marathon (13 miles 192.5 yards) follows way marked forest trails laid out by the Forestry Commission.

The route is a clockwise loop from Speech House that uses well maintained tracks and short road sections. The course is fully signed and marshalled, marked by yellow paint on the ground, and includes mile markers. Lead cyclists will guide the field and roads will be closed to allow runners to cross where required. There are three water stations at approximately 5 km intervals and drinks will be available at the finish.

The event is organised by the Rotary Club of the Royal Forest of Dean with support from the Forestry Commission and other local organisations. Proceeds are donated to charity. The race has been selected as the British Trail Running Association Short Distance championship and as an England Athletics Age Group Masters qualifying event; competitors must register their intention to qualify in advance where required.

Entrants must be 17 years or older on race day. Entry fees differ for UKA affiliated club members and non affiliated runners, with additional charges for manual or late entries. Race packs and personalised race bibs with integrated timing chips are issued after registration and bibs are issued on the day from a collection tent. Results will be gun timed for official placing and chip timed for individual performances. Medical cover and radio communications will be in place and an information point will be sited near the start and finish. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.