The Summer Green Man Ultra

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

12h

Terrain

Mixed

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

Overview

The Green Man Ultra (GMU) is a 30 or 45 mile loop around the beautiful city of Bristol, run twice a year with the Summer GMU on 22 August 2026.

Community Forest Path loop
Scenic views of Bristol

The practical side

Start / Finish

Start

30 mile: The White Horse, Hambrook; 45 mile: Ashton Park School, Bristol

Finish

Ashton Park School, Bristol

Getting There

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

Good to know

What to bring

Backpack or equivalent

Head torch with spare batteries

Ordnance Survey Maps 155 & 167 (or printed direction booklet)

Compass or GPS device

Whistle

Mobile phone

Emergency food (chocolate bar, Mars or similar)

First aid kit

What you get

Finisher t-shirt

Finisher certificate

Chip timing

Race photos

Pacers

Tracking from 2026

Timelords (9, 10, 11, 12 hour)

Finisher medalYes, all finishers receive a medal and technical t-shirt. T-shirts are now optional at checkout.

Food after the finishHot food at finish

On the day

Marshals on course

First aid on course

Water on course

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

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

Aid stationsWell-stocked checkpoints · CP1: Blaise Cafe - water, squash, cola, malt loaf · CP2: The White Horse - water, squash, cola, sandwiches, cake · CP3: Carpark - water, squash, cola, sandwiches, cake · CP4: Village Hall - water, squash, cola, coffee/tea, soup

Course markingYes, the course is marked and includes well-stocked checkpoints.

Before you enter

RefundsEntry fees are non-refundable under any circumstance. Deferral to next year is possible for £15 up to 4 weeks before the event.

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

DeferralsDeferral to next edition for £15 up to 4 weeks before event.

If the race is cancelledIf cancelled by organiser, alternative date or refund less 25% expenses. No refunds for personal cancellation.

Minimum ageAll entrants must be 20 years of age or over on race day.

Time limitFor the 45 mile: 12 hours. For the 30 mile: 9 hours. Specific checkpoint cut-off times apply.

Other questions

Yes, pacers are provided.

The summer event is more firm underfoot and faster to run, and is run in the opposite direction of the winter event.

Yes, Avon Wildlife Trust is the nominated charity. Free charity places available with a minimum fundraising pledge of £250.

Yes, from 2026 all Summer Green Man Ultras will be tracked.

Yes, runners who complete both in the same year receive a prestigious GMU buckle based on cumulative time.

Entry fee

Registration isn't open yet. We'll show pricing when the organiser confirms.

Expected

Bristol, United Kingdom

Expected August 2027

Provisional date, around Aug 28

We'll keep this updated as the organiser confirms.

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The Summer Green Man Ultra

Overview

The practical side

Good to know

Are pacers available?

How does the summer event differ from the winter event?

Is there a charity option?

Is there tracking for runners?

Is there a buckle for completing both summer and winter 45 mile events?

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