Robert & Raymond would like to invite you to the 8th edition of our Falkirk Ultra

                                                        "Falkirk 7hour Ultra Trail Race"

Now in its 8th year and growing in popularity our next race will be held on the 9th February 2025. Our Ultra Race is suitable for both experienced and novice ultra runners and is a good opportunity to gauge your training and fitness for the year ahead.  We started this event with the aim for anyone who would like to either race as many miles as possible within 7 hours or if you had a specific goal to be able to take part without the pressure of any cut off times. So if you have never run an ultra, half marathon, a full marathon or any other targets like run a 50km you can do so at our event and we won't judge. Many of competitors have raced at our event and simply run a half marathon and stopped as this was their target. Any time or distance spent on our route is an achievement and we reward you with that with a medal no matter how many miles you run. As to us you are all champions.

The 2025 race will be again be a 7 hour format with the last hour on the smaller lap. On this lap litterly every meter counts.

After feedback from our relay teams we have decided not to open this up. Too many of the relay members felt they had been standing around too long in between and were cold and muscles were ceasing up. If you had a target as a relay team member to run 4 laps then you are still able to do so as a solo athlete and still have a break in between each lap but make it shorter.

Our event is held within Calander Park in Falkirk.

R&R Events mission statement is " We want to put the fun back in to running" 

We have held the price as competitive as possible and have resisted unlike other events to hike up your race entry fee. Remember we are 2 guys who just love all things running and will only charge so that we do not kame a profit from our events. W

What you get for your entry £40 race fee:

Free entry to our athletes village were you can pitch up your tent, gazebo, campervan, just a table and a chair with all you're gear to get you through the day.

A cracking scenic course on mixed terrain of tarmac, trails and woodland through Callendar Park with some Small undulating Scottish hills. Weather can be anything from Sunshine, Rain, Hailstones, Snow, Frozen and or muddy paths. We have seen everything over the past few years. We do aim to please!!!! Lol.

Fully insured event with Falkirk Safebase 1st aid covering our whole event on race day.
Electronic timing for all competitors with live tracking so your friends/family can follow your progress

T-shirt for all finishers or you can choose to donate the cost of the T-shirt to our chosen charity. You will find this option on the sign up page.
Medal for all finishers

A lovely memento

Water Stations

Toilet facilities
Fully marshalled route with the best marshals on the ultra scene!!!

Tea/Coffee & Cake Van

Prizes for the top 3 male & female category.

Ample car parking

Race categories:

Male & Female solo runners with prizes awarded for both categories for 1st, 2nd & 3rd place

Route

The main race loop is 4.089 miles long and the majority of it is run on forest trails and tracks with a small part on tarmac and a short grassy section. There will be a smaller loop of around 800m for the last hour.

Electronic Timing

2025 will continue with electronic timing & Live tracking.

Parking

There is ample parking close to the start/finish area.

Facilities

Toilet portaloos will be available from 630am and will be cleaned & sanatised on a regular basis

Public toilets will open at 9am

We will again be supported by Coull Beans where you will be able to Artisan coffees ,teas and cakes etc throughout the day

Safety Info

Please come well prepared for this event as you would for any other endurance race.Please remember to dress for all types of weather.

We will have a First Aid Cover on site for the duration of race but please don’t underestimate the importance a proper prepared race strategy no matter how experienced you are in running ultra races.
The race team will also be patrolling the course regularly on foot and bike, so don’t be afraid to ask for some company for a lap or two if you feel you need it. Can’t guarantee their conversation is great but it might take your mind off things.
Above all else, please keep an eye out for each other when on the course and let us know if you think someone is struggling or needs assistance.

Suggested Kit List 
Head torch w/spare batteries for the first couple of loops.
Full body waterproof clothing.
Hat & gloves.
Some warm layers, spare layers etc.
Basic first aid kit.
Folding chair.
Folding table.
Enough food to last the duration.
Any current medication you may be taking.
A sense of humour
Enough supplements, sports drinks, electrolytes etc to last the duration. Drinking water will be provided.
Mobile phone.
Anything else that will make your race more enjoyable….. within reason!!!!
The above kit is the bare minimum you are expected to have on the day and some of it is just our own recommendations from experience at ultra races. Equipment and food/drink requirements are a very individual thing for each athlete, so please be sure to test things out in training as its the only way to know what will work for you.
Please pack enough variations of clothes to cope with all weather eventualities as well as enough in quantity to ensure you have dry layers to change into.
Athletes are not expected to carry spare kit during the race. Due to the length of the course and the layout, your equipment can be stored in our registration marquee,your car and/or with your support crew.

We will have our marquee available with tables for you to leave your kit bag and will do so at your own risk as this marquee will not be manned by us.

Race Weekend
The schedule of events will typically be as follows:

Sunday 9th February 2024

Race registration  will be at marquee in front of Callendar House

6.30am - Registration opens
7.15 - Marshall briefing, 7.45 - Race registration closes.
7.55 - Athlete briefing on start/finish line.
8.00 - Falkirk Ultra race starts 

3.00 race finish

3.30 - Prize giving at main marquee

ENTRY FEE

£40 

Limited to 250 athletes.

Once booked no refunds will be given. We will however accept tranfers/deferment until 15th Dec.

Transfer details should be arranged between the runners involved before notifying the Race Organiser of any changes which you will be able to do this via EntryCentral up and till 15th Dec.  We hope you will find this process fair. 

Occasionally we may have to alter the race route and distance due to forestry or other essential maintenance work. If the race is cancelled due to severe weather conditions or any other unforeseen circumstances then we will reschedule the race to a later date.