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The Summer GMU

Name: The Summer GMU
Start: 2025-08-23
End: 2025-08-23
Location: Bristol

Bristol, United Kingdom • 23 Aug 2025

The Summer Green Man Ultra (GMU) is a challenging ultra marathon held near Bristol, UK, featuring two race distances: a 45-mile full loop and a 30-mile partial loop of the Community Forest Path. Both races run clockwise on the same day, starting and finishing at Ashton Park School (45-mile) or The White Horse, Hambrook (30-mile). The course includes four checkpoints offering food and drink, with a total ascent of approximately 945 meters.

The event emphasizes self-navigation, with GPX files and timelords available to assist runners. Finishers receive bespoke medals and technical T-shirts, and top performers earn trophies and free entry for the next year. The race supports Avon Wildlife Trust charity and promotes environmental care along the route. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United Kingdom South West (England) Bristol

Race information

Website Registration

45 mi

45 Mile Distance

30 mi

30 Mile Distance

Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Trail runs nearby

Friday Jul 11

Hazelbury Hurrah!

Corsham - 17 mi from Bristol

2 km

6 mi

Hazelbury Hurrah! is a popular multi-terrain running event held in Corsham, Wiltshire, organized by Corsham Running Club. Scheduled for July 11, 2025, it features a main race of approximately 6 miles (10 km) over varied terrain including fields, quiet roads, and muddy, technical sections around Haze..

Sunday Jul 13

Corsham - SEUOL Regional Urban

Corsham - 17 mi from Bristol

Urban Trail

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The Corsham - SEOUL Regional Urban 2025 is an orienteering event held in Corsham, Wiltshire, featuring urban terrain with residential areas, shops, car parks, and green spaces. The event offers seven courses ranging from 2.2 km to 10.6 km with varying climbs, catering to all ages and skill levels, i..

Thursday Jul 17

Purdown Pursuit

Bristol

10 km

Purdown Pursuit is a challenging 10km trail running race held around Stoke Park in Bristol, UK. Organized by the local running club Town and Country Harriers (TACH), the event features a fully marked course with steep climbs, tree roots, and rocky terrain, requiring appropriate trail running shoes...

Sat - Sun Jul 19-20

Dragon Coastal Ultramarathon

Cardiff - 25 mi from Bristol

30 mi

50 mi

100 mi

The Dragon Coastal Ultramarathon, held along the Wales Coast Path, offers three ultra-trail race distances: 100 miles from Rhossili Bay to Cardiff Bay, 50 miles from Kenfig Nature Reserve to Cardiff Bay, and approximately 30 miles from Dunraven Bay to Cardiff Bay. The routes are non-technical and we..

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Sunday Jul 20

Wye Valley Tunnel Run

Sedbury - 13 mi from Bristol

10 km

13 mi

26 mi

The Wye Valley Tunnel Run is a scenic running event held at Wyedean School in Sedbury, UK, featuring 10km, half marathon, and marathon distances. The courses primarily follow the flat, shaded Wye Valley Greenway, an old railway line, including a unique 1.1km stretch through the refurbished and lit T..

Wednesday Aug 6

The Hilly Helmet Challenge

Westbury - 22 mi from Bristol

0 km

The The Hilly Helmet Challenge will take place in Westbury on Wednesday 6 August 2025.