Forth Ultra

Race completed

71 km Distance

1,730 m Climbing

6.1 Grit · Hardcore

56.0021° N, 3.7854° W© OpenFreeMap © OpenMapTiles Data from OpenStreetMap

What the course asks

Climbing rate 24 m / km Rolling. Moderate undulations. Requires consistent effort across varying grades.

Time limit 11 hours 9:18 min/km average. Comfortable. Room to walk the climbs and stop at aid. Tighter than 83% of 50 mi races. Measured against 455 races of the same distance. Cut-off calculator →

Typical conditions, April

Daytime high 10°C

Night low 3°C

Rainfall Mostly dry

Daylight 14 h 52 m of light

Regional 2001-2020 average for April — NASA POWER, grid elevation 177 m. Not a forecast.

The Aid Station

Course-specific beta from the community

⛰️ terrain

This is a rolling course. Expect fast, runnable sections where rhythm is key.

By UltraHub Expert

👟 gear

With trail terrain, choose a shoe with moderate cushioning for optimal performance.

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Gear for this race

Chosen for 71 km of trail with 1,730 m of ascent.

Trail Running Shoes24 m of climb per kilometre — grip and rock protection before cushioning.
Race Nutrition71 km of self-supported fuelling between aid stations.
Hydration VestsPole attachment and chest-strap stability on steep ground.
Trekking Poles1,730 m of ascent to walk up.
GPS WatchesBattery life first — a 71 km day outlasts most full-GPS modes.

Salomon

Sense Ride 5

RunRepeat found the Salomon Sense Ride 5 to have immaculate lockdown and a smooth and stable ride, making it confident on moderate trails and steep downhills. I…

★★★★★ 4.5

Brooks

Catamount 3

RunRepeat found the Brooks Catamount 3 to have a cozier upper that enhances the overall fit, though breathability and durability could be better. iRunFar noted…

★★★★★ 4.5

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