Forth Ultra
Falkirk, United Kingdom • 25 Apr 2026
Event
The Forth Ultra and Team Relay is a circular ultramarathon held on 25 April 2026. The course is 44 miles / 71 km with total ascent and descent of 1,739 ft / 530 m. The event starts and finishes at Helix Park, Falkirk. Entries are open to solos, pairs, and relay teams of four. The route is waymarked, so no navigation is required.
Course and format
The route circles the Firth of Forth estuary, crosses two Forth Bridges, and links the Fife Coastal Path and the John Muir Way. Terrain is mixed - 85% road / hard path and 15% trail. There are four stages with three checkpoint snack stations and a finish area. Chip timing is used for each stage. Finishers receive a medal and a race t-shirt; on-course supplies include water, snack stations, and branded bars.
- Stage 1 - Helix, Falkirk to Culross - 10.16 miles / 16.35 km
- Stage 2 - Culross to Ferry Muir Gate (Forth Road Bridge) - 14.10 miles / 22.69 km
- Stage 3 - Ferry Muir Gate to Bo'ness - 10.28 miles / 16.55 km
- Stage 4 - Bo'ness to Helix finish - 9.76 miles / 15.70 km
Entry, cut-offs and requirements
The overall time limit is 11 hours and there is a required checkpoint cut-off at the end of Stage 2; competitors must reach that point within 6 hours to continue. Runners must be 18 or older. There are no formal qualification requirements, but solos are advised to have regular experience of ~20-mile runs and pairs are advised to have regular experience of ~10-mile runs. Refund and transfer rules are published by the organiser, including tiered refunds before the event and no refunds within 14 days. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.