This event has been affected by COVID-19 and has been postponed until later in the year.
We are working on the new date with the Forestry Commission and will let you know asap.
Emails have been sent out (17/03/21) to those of you who have entered, with all of your options on.
Sat 8 May 2021
Wye Valley Trail Running Challenge
This is a new event for 2021 and we are very excited to be heading to the Wye Valley for what is surely going to be one of our most stunning trail runs to date.
10K | Half | Marathon | Ultra
Location
RiversideBehind The Paddocks Hotel Symonds Yat West, Symonds Yat, Ross-on-Wye, Herefordshire HR9 6BLCompetitor Limit
1000
Event Rearranged
Distance
10 KM
6.2 Miles
Total Elevation
287 Meters
942 Feet
Entry Fee
£30
Elevation Chart
(Click Me!)
Registration
9:30 am
Briefing
10:15 am
Start Time
10:30 am
Cut Off Time
Sat 8th - 5:00 pm
Distance
24 KM
14.9 Miles
Total Elevation
734 Meters
2408 Feet
Entry Fee
£42
Elevation Chart
(Click Me!)
Registration
8:30 am
Briefing
9:15 am
Start Time
9:30 am
Cut Off Time
Sat 8th - 5:00 pm
Distance
47 KM
29.2 Miles
Total Elevation
1201 Meters
3940 Feet
Entry Fee
£55
Elevation Chart
(Click Me!)
Registration
7:30 am
Briefing
8:15 am
Start Time
8:30 am
Cut Off Time
Sat 8th - 5:00 pm
Distance
60 KM
37.3 Miles
Total Elevation
1539 Meters
5049 Feet
Entry Fee
£62
Elevation Chart
(Click Me!)
Registration
6:30 am
Briefing
7:15 am
Start Time
7:30 am
Cut Off Time
Sat 8th - 5:00 pm
Download 10K GPX FileAt our checkpoints you will find water, squash, coke, electrolytes, sweets, crisps, nuts, chocolate, bananas, cake, new potatoes and other carby bits on the marathon and ultra checkpoints . We are trying to reduce the use of plastic so we ask runners to bring reusable cups for coke and squash. There will not be any checkpoints during runs on our training weekends.
At our checkpoints you will find water, squash, coke, electrolytes, sweets, crisps, nuts, chocolate, bananas, cake, new potatoes and other carby bits on the marathon and ultra checkpoints . We are trying to reduce the use of plastic so we ask runners to bring reusable cups for coke and squash. There will not be any checkpoints during runs on our training weekends.
At our checkpoints you will find water, squash, coke, electrolytes, sweets, crisps, nuts, chocolate, bananas, cake, new potatoes and other carby bits on the marathon and ultra checkpoints . We are trying to reduce the use of plastic so we ask runners to bring reusable cups for coke and squash. There will not be any checkpoints during runs on our training weekends.
At our checkpoints you will find water, squash, coke, electrolytes, sweets, crisps, nuts, chocolate, bananas, cake, new potatoes and other carby bits on the marathon and ultra checkpoints . We are trying to reduce the use of plastic so we ask runners to bring reusable cups for coke and squash. There will not be any checkpoints during runs on our training weekends.
10K Kit List
Mandatory Kit
- Fully Charged Mobile Phone
- Race Directors Contact Number (supplied on the day)
- 500ml Water Carrier - Full From The Start
- Waterproof Jacket (Taped Seams)
Advised Kit
- Reusable Cup
Half Kit List
Mandatory Kit
- Fully Charged Mobile Phone
- Race Directors Contact Number (supplied on the day)
- 500ml Water Carrier - Full From The Start
- Waterproof Jacket (Taped Seams)
- Map - To Be Printed From Our Website
- Foil Blanket
- Whistle
- Base Layer
Advised Kit
- Reusable Cup
- Compass
- Waterproof Trousers (Taped Seams)
- Head Torch
- Emergency Food
- Hat
- Gloves
- First Aid Kit
Marathon Kit List
Mandatory Kit
- Fully Charged Mobile Phone
- Race Directors Contact Number (supplied on the day)
- 500ml Water Carrier - Full From The Start
- Waterproof Jacket (Taped Seams)
- Waterproof Trousers (Taped Seams)
- Map - To Be Printed From Our Website
- Compass
- Foil Blanket
- Whistle
- Head Torch
- Emergency Food
- Hat
- Gloves
- Base Layer
- First Aid Kit
Advised Kit
- Reusable Cup
Ultra Kit List
Mandatory Kit
- Fully Charged Mobile Phone
- Race Directors Contact Number (supplied on the day)
- 500ml Water Carrier - Full From The Start
- Waterproof Jacket (Taped Seams)
- Waterproof Trousers (Taped Seams)
- Map - To Be Printed From Our Website
- Compass
- Foil Blanket
- Whistle
- Head Torch
- Emergency Food
- Hat
- Gloves
- Base Layer
- First Aid Kit
Advised Kit
- Reusable Cup
This is a new event for 2021 and we are very excited to be heading to the Wye Valley for what is surely going to be one of our most stunning trail runs to date.
Set in Symonds Yat, which is one of the most iconic spots of the Wye Valley. It is an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty offering stunning riverside walks, lush forests and so much more. Based just 200 meters from the River Wye, we will be taking you on a stunning, yet challenging, run along the river banks and surrounding woodland.
For the marathon and ultra runners you will be following the River Wye Walk on the River Wye Path which leads you down river for a number of miles, you will then cross the river before picking up the Offa’s Dyke Path for a breath taking stretch of the run. Heading back up the Offa’s Dyke Path you will then be led into the gorgeous Highmeadow Woods for a circuit before crossing the river again and heading up to the finish past the Seven Sisters Rocks in Lord’s Woods.
The half marathon and 10K runners take the same route but cross the river at an earlier spot, taking in some gorgeous woodland.
Canicross friendly (please ensure your dog has trained for the event).
Event Galleries All Upcoming Races
Additional Info
Parking
Flat easy access field near Head Quaters.
Cost for parking – £5 per vehicle all day parking. CASH ONLY
Number & Timing Chip
For our events, numbers and timing chip's are to be collected on the day of the event at registration.
Please make a note of your registration time for the distance you selected and make sure you arrive giving yourself enough time to register.
Please also make a note of your briefing time and ensure you attend the briefing.
Both the number and the timing chip have to be worn at all times during the event.
You also have the chance to rent GPS tracking units, which enable your friends and family to track you all the way around the course.
Signage
We use a number of signs during our events. Arrow markers are on a hi-viz reflective red with white arrow to mark the direction to be taken.
We advise runners to bring a map of the route with them on event day in case of emergencies. You can download the map and print it and you can download GPX files to your device.
Regarding training weekends, no signage will be provided, as all runs will be guided.
Camping Info
For camping please contact
River Wye Camping directly.
http://www.riverwyecamping.com/
What You Get
- Trail Events Co large bespoke finishers medal
- Trophies for first three male and female runners in each distance, plus a trophy for the first male and female over 50 in each distance (For the Backyard Ultra, only the winner gets a trophy)
- Energy refreshments at the checkpoints and finish line
- Experienced medical cover – Medics (Mobile)
- Friendly, personal assistants, advice and support
- Fully Signed Course
- Chip Timing
- Free Professional Race Photos
- Trail Events Co Snood
- Also on offer:
- Technical Running T-shirt (£15)
- For the Backyard Ultra, you can purchase a limited edition T-shirt (£15) and a limited edition hoody (£30)
- GPS tracking units (available at £20 per day for hire)
