Welcome to the Forth Ultra and Team Relay

Saturday 20th April 2024

Solos, Pairs, and Relay Teams of 4

The Scurry2Bridges team is proud to present the Forth Ultra. A 43 mile / 69km circular ultramarathon around the Firth of Forth estuary. Crossing 2 iconic Forth Bridges and connecting two well-known Scottish trails the Fife Coastal Path and the John Muir Way.

Event Information​

• ​Distance:  43 miles / 69 km 

• Total Ascent and Descent 1716ft / 1716ft

• Time Limit: 11 hours

• Enter as an individual or in a relay team of 2 or 4 (self-driven)

• Circular route - waymarked route (no navigation required) 

• Mixed terrain - 85% road 15% trail

• 4 stages  - 3 checkpoints with water/snack stations and the finish

• Finishers Medal, Race t-shirt, Tribe bars, Active Root and more

The Route -  https://gb.mapometer.com/running/route_5480962.html

Starting in the Helix Park, running past the Kelpies, over the Kincardine bridge, and following the scenic Fife coastal path towards the Forth Road bridge. Then crossing over the Forth to follow the John Muir Way to Boness before running through Kinneil estate and back towards the finish in Falkirk.

The 4 stages / 3 checkpoints and the finish are 

Stage 1 - Start Helix, Falkirk to Culross (Checkpoint 1) -  9.85 miles / 15.85 km

Stage 2 - Culross to FerryMuir gate, Forth Road Bridge (Checkpoint 2)  - 14.83 miles / 23.89 km

Stage 3 – FerryMuir gate, Forth Road Bridge to Boness (Checkpoint 3) - 10.22 miles / 16.43 km

Stage 4 – Boness to Finish, Helix, Falkirk (Finish)  - 8.11 miles / 13.05km

Please note there will be 2 race cut-off times. The first at the end of stage 2 FerryMuir Gate car park after the Forth Road Bridge crossing - Solos, Pairs, and Teams must reach this point within 6 hours of their start time to be allowed to continue. The finish line cut-off is then 11 hours from your start time.

Solos or Teams - Are you up for the solo 43-mile ultra challenge or you may be training for an upcoming half or full-distance marathon - this is the perfect opportunity to add some fun to your training by joining your run buddies to take on 2 or 4 stages of the route as a team relay

More race information can be found on our race website www.forthultra.co.uk Pre-race information including a race briefing will be emailed the week before the event and the website will also be updated with a downloadable information pack.

Itinerary (provisional times - subject to change) - Saturday 20th April 

Saturday 20^th April

Registration 07.00 to 08.15 am - Helix Great Lawn – orange gazebos 

Race Starts 8.00 am solos/ pairs/relays wave 1 / 8.15 am pairs/relays wave 2 / 8.30 am pairs/relays wave 3

 Checkpoint estimated First runner and Cut-Offs

First Runner Checkpoint 1 - 9.00 - 9.15 am / First Runner Checkpoint 2 - 10.30 - 10.45 am

Cut Off 1 - Checkpoint 2 - 6 hrs - 2.00 pm - 2.30 pm

First Runner Checkpoint 3 - 11.30 am - 11.45 am / First Runner - Finish - 12.30 pm - 1.15 pm

Cut Off 2 - Finish - 11 hrs 7.00 pm - 7.30 pm

Entry price - The prices include an exclusive Forth Ultra t-shirt (and this includes each team member - with an option to pass the equivalent to one of the race charities), bespoke finishers medal, race chip timing and results (all stages timed), race numbers, a team of over 30 marshals and event crew along the route (all of whom receive charitable donations for several different charitable organisations), costs relating to preparing and organising the race, access to toilets at stage changeovers, water and snack stations, first aid teams, solo and team prizes, sponsor discounts and more.

By entering this event your team will be bound by the rules and regulations of this event - please see the website and information download pack containing these rules. You can also follow any race updates on our Facebook Group Scurry2bridges

Parking / Toilets – There will be plenty of free parking available within or around a 1 km walk of the start/ finish area depending on where you choose. For the Early Birds, there are 70 free spaces 500m up from the Helix Park. Thereafter, there are additional spaces at the Kelpies car park which is free for those parking before 10 am with toilet opening TBC, and our main event car park at the Falkirk College (again with toilet opening TBC ). There will also be toilets at the start/finish. We will pass on more information on the toilets and car parking locations nearer the time.

Entry Requirements - There are no specific entry requirements for this race however you should have confidence in your ability to complete the distance within the cut-off time. By entering the race, you are agreeing you are capable of doing so. For solo, entrants we suggest that you at least have experience of regularly completing runs of 20 miles. Runners must be 18 years or older. Runners under 18 can apply by specific request through the website link http://scurry2bridges.co.uk/contact/  

The Scurry2Bridges Team will look forward to seeing you there.

Cancellation - If the event is canceled for reasons out of the organiser's control e.g. in the event of extreme weather, a major incident, or other events out of our control then the race may be canceled, and given the complexities of organising this event, we may only be able to transfer the race to a similar date in 2025. In the event of this race being canceled, your entry will be automatically transferred to a rescheduled date. This date will be decided by the Scurry2Bridges Team. If you are unable to make this date then a 75% refund (less Entry central fees) can be made. You will need to email within 14 days of the 2024 event date for this to be processed. In the event of abandonment, postponement, or cancellation of the event, we will have no responsibility for any costs incurred because of cancellation, including travel or accommodation costs. Once the event has started then no refunds or transfers will be made.

Participant withdrawal / Refund Policy If for any reason after registration, solos (or teams* - see below) wish to withdraw from the event at any time up until 30 days from the date of the event you can log in to Entry Central and organise a transfer with someone you know or email for a 50% refund. Between 30 days and 14 days from the event, you can log in to Entry Central and organise a transfer with someone you know or email for a 25% refund. No refunds will be given within 14 days. Participants who do not attend the event will not receive any form of refund/credit. During the event: no refunds will be given.

*Teams - If for any reason after registration, a team member wishes to withdraw from the event then any time up until 7 days from the date of the event you can log in to Entry Central and organise a transfer with a replacement member. Members or teams who do not attend the event will not receive any form of refund/credit. During the event: no refunds will be given. Full teams wishing to withdraw must inform the organiser by email. Team entry fees will be refunded or transferred as follows; up to (30 days before the race date) 50% refund (less any Entry Central fees), up to (14 days before the race date) 25% refund (less any Entry Central fees). After (14 days before the race date) – no refund.

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