Forth Ultra

Falkirk, United Kingdom • 25 Apr 2026

Event overview

The Forth Ultra and Team Relay takes place on 25 April 2026. The event is a circular ultramarathon of 44 miles / 71 km with total ascent and descent of 1,739 ft. It is waymarked and mixed terrain: about 85% road and 15% trail. Entry options are Solo, Pairs relay, or Team relay of four; relay teams are self-driven. The event has a total time limit of 11 hours and a mandatory cut-off at the end of stage 2 (must be reached within 6 hours). Runners must be 18 years or older unless a specific request is approved. Finishers receive a medal and race t-shirt; timed results are provided and prizes are awarded in overall and age categories.

Course and logistics

The route starts and finishes at the Helix Park area in Falkirk, passes the Kelpies, crosses the Kincardine Bridge, follows the Fife Coastal Path to the Forth Road Bridge, crosses the Forth and follows the John Muir Way to Bo'ness, then runs through Kinneil estate back to Falkirk. The course is divided into four stages with three checkpoints offering water and snacks:

  • Stage 1 - Helix, Falkirk to Culross - 10.16 miles / 16.35 km
  • Stage 2 - Culross to FerryMuir gate, Forth Road Bridge - 14.10 miles / 22.69 km
  • Stage 3 - FerryMuir gate to Bo'ness - 10.28 miles / 16.55 km
  • Stage 4 - Bo'ness to Helix, Falkirk - 9.76 miles / 15.70 km

Main event parking is at Falkirk College (about a 15-minute walk to the Helix Pavilion); the Kelpies car park should not be used. Toilets are available at the start/finish area and at the Helix cafe. Teams are responsible for their own transport between checkpoints; the timing chip serves as the relay baton. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

44 mi
1739 m+
Forth Ultra - 44 Miles / 71 Km
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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