Expected July 2027
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A five day, roughly 220 mile multiday ultra along the River Severn with five individual stage races and daily bespoke medals. Hotel accommodation is included, GPX navigation is recommended, and vegan or gluten free checkpoint food can be selected at registration.
Follows the River Severn from source to mouth
Five individual stage races with daily medals
Hotel accommodation included
GPX navigation recommended
Start / Finish
Hafren Forest (source of River Severn)
Mouth of River Severn (Bristol Channel)
What to bring
Backpack
Head torch with spare batteries
Ordnance Survey Map 150 or downloaded maps
Compass or GPS
Whistle
Mobile phone
Emergency food pack of two chocolate bars
Basic first aid kit
What you get
Finisher medal
Hotel accommodation (shared rooms by default; private room available at extra cost)
Daily bespoke medals that form a jigsaw
Large finisher trophy for completing all five days
Smaller trophies for individual day champions
On the day
Bag drop
First aid on course
Before you enter
Other questions
Evening meals and breakfast are provided in a set pattern, including fish and chips on day one and a Chinese meal on day four.
Yes, vegan and gluten free checkpoint food can be selected at registration. Competitors with other dietary needs must supply and label their own food bags.
Competitors must maintain an average of at least 4.0 miles per hour including stops or they will be removed from the race.
Over the last seven years the finisher rate has been around 26 percent.
Yes, a personal cancellation insurance option is available at booking.
Entry fee
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Expected July 2027
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