The Summer GMU

Bristol, United Kingdom

Expected August 2027

Our best guess from a single past year. We'll firm it up when the organiser confirms.

Choose your distance

45 mi

Distance

72.4km

Climb

Rolling·945m

Start Time

08:00

Cutoff

12 hours

Terrain

Trail

From last year's edition. Details may change once confirmed.

Overview

A summer ultra on the Community Forest Path near Bristol with a 45 mile full loop and a 30 mile partial loop. The event features four checkpoints, bespoke finisher medals, timed tracking from 2026 and a mandatory kit list.

Community Forest Path near Bristol
Four checkpoints with water and food
Bespoke Green Man finisher medal
Timed tracking from 2026

The practical side

Start / Finish

Start

Ashton Park School (45 mile); The White Horse, Hambrook (30 mile)

Finish

Ashton Park School

Terrain

Community Forest Path near Bristol

Route

Full clockwise loop starting and finishing at Ashton Park School just outside the centre of Bristol. The event uses four checkpoints on the 45 mile route.

Getting There

Closest train stations: Ashton Park School - Parson Street; CP1 Blaise Cafe - Avonmouth; CP2 The White Horse - Bristol Parkway; CP3 Carpark - Lock Keeper; CP4 Village Hall - Norton Malreward.

Good to know

What to bring

Backpack

Head torch with spare batteries

Ordnance Survey maps

Compass or GPS

Whistle

Mobile phone

Emergency food

Basic first aid kit

Reusable cup (cup-free event)

What you get

Finisher medal

Finisher t-shirt

Chip timing

Race photos

Bespoke Green Man medal

Race shirts available as optional extra

Trophies for top finishers by gender and veteran category

Free entry into following year for first male and female in each distance

Technical GMU T-Shirt for all finishers

Top 50, Top 100, Top 150 medals

Food after the finishHot food available at finish.

PrizesTrophies are awarded to top finishers by gender and veteran category. The first male and female in each distance receive free entry into the following year.

On the day

Marshals on course

First aid on course

Water on course4

Public transportClosest train stations: Ashton Park School - Parson Street; CP1 Blaise Cafe - Avonmouth; CP2 The White Horse - Bristol Parkway; CP3 Carpark - Lock Keeper; CP4 Village Hall - Norton Malreward.

MerchandiseShop with personalised hoodies, t-shirts, caps, mugs, reusable cups.

Aid stations · 4Yes, there are four checkpoints providing water and food. The event is cup-free, so bring a reusable cup.

Course markingYes, there are designated timelords who provide navigation and pacing support.

Before you enter

RefundsEntry fees non-refundable under any circumstance.

TransfersDeferral to next year for £15 up to 4 weeks before event. No transfers after.

DeferralsYes, you can defer to the next year for £15 up to 4 weeks before the event.

If the race is cancelledIf cancelled by organiser, alternative date or refund less 25% expenses.

Minimum ageEntrants must be 20 years or older.

Time limitCP1: 10:00, CP2: 12:30, CP3: 15:30, CP4: 17:30. These are non-negotiable.

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The Summer GMU

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The practical side

Good to know

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What do finishers receive?

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