Imber Ultra

Westbury, United Kingdom • 1 Mar 2026

Event overview

The Imber Ultra is an annual multi-terrain trail run of 33 1/2 miles, organised by Avon Valley Runners and the Rotary Club of Westbury. The 2026 edition is scheduled for 1 March 2026 and will be the 12th running of the event. The course starts at the foot of Salisbury Plain in the town of Westbury and mostly follows the Imber Range Perimeter Path (IRPP). In 2026 the route will be run in a clockwise direction. The listed venue is Leighton Recreation Centre, Wellhead Lane, Westbury BA13 3PT. The event is being run as a charity fundraiser and holds a Trail Running Association race licence, #7687.

Entry, fees and awards

Entry is managed via Entry Central. Entry fees are shown as £36 for affiliated runners and £38 for unattached runners; a discounted rate applies for members of TRA sections (SA, EA, WA, AMCA). Total places are 160. The organisers do not accept postal entries and will only accept cash entries on the day if spaces remain. The organiser pays the Entry Central service fee so runners pay no surcharge. All finishers receive a goody bag. Awards include overall and age-category prizes for men and women, plus first male and female teams. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

34 mi
33 1/2 Miles
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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