Beowulf (formerly Kings Forest Trail) Ultra-Marathon 2020
Half-marathon/Marathon
17 Oct 2020
Due to the constraints placed on us by Covid-19 and Forestry England we will not be able to bring you the Kings Forest Half Marathon and Marathon in 2020. However we are hoping to bring you the Ultra Marathon with very limited numbers (imposed by Forestry England). It is likely that this race will be filled by those already entered. Priority will be given to those who need to complete their Grand Slam. who will be given the opportunity to run 100km (as a substitute for the Norfolk 100km) and to complete their Grand Slam.
This event will be authorised by the Forestry England.
Distance: Ultra-Marathon (50km)
Suitable for: serious runners
Medals: All finishers will be awarded a bespoke medal.
Places available: 30
Event Details
Start time: Early!
Entry details: Entries are online via Si Entries, using the link on this page. If you have not used Si Entries previously you will need to create an account with before entering. Once you have entered and paid you will receive confirmation and other correspondence about the race via Si Entries. Initially this may go into your spam box. If you need to amend any details of your entry you can log into your account at anytime and edit your entry. If you misplace any emails about the race you can go to message history and retrieve all emails.
Results details: We hope to use Electronic timing - but will depend on budget! We will endeavour to check & publish results within 48 hours of the event finish.
Entry cost: Ultra-Marathon £32, Marathon £32, Half-Marathon £28 UKA affiliated (must quote UKA URN on entry), Non-UKA affiliated Ultra-Marathon £34, Marathon £34, Half-Marathon £30
Refunds: You will be entitled to a 60% refund if you are unable to take part, up until 6 weeks before the day of the race
Transfers: of a place to another participant will be allowed with permission of the Race Director up until 2 weeks before the day of the race
Postponement: Should it be necessary to postpone the race due to no fault of Positive Steps Fitness and Wellbeing Ltd, we will reschedule the event to another date in the current year or in the following year. Participants will be given the option to transfer to the rescheduled event or to be given a voucher code of an equivalent value for a future event.
Race numbers: Race numbers will be posted to runners in the week before the race
Cut off: All participants must complete the event by 5pm
Refreshments: strict covid -19 plans will be in place and strictly adhered to.
First aid: First-aiders will be present at the Start/Finish and along the course. If you develop medical problems, please alert the nearest marshal and prompt assistance will be provided
Special info: strict covid -19 plans will be in place and strictly adhered to.
Contact: Kevin Marshall on 07955 495016
Course Details
Start locations
West Stow Country Park IP28 6HG
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Finish location
West Stow Country Park IP28 6HG
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This is a one lap flat course for half marathon and two for marathon, Ultra runners will continue to complete a 3rd lap of 4.8 miles. The course will be clearly marked. There will be drinks stations approx. every 7 miles.
The course is off road* and traffic free using footpaths and tracks across breckland and in the forest.
* At the beginning and end of each lap runners will cross the road back into West Stow Country Park. These are the only road crossing and will be marshalled.
The surfaces are generally good, and are suitable for normal road shoes.
The course has not been measured by a UKA approved course measurer, therefore all distances are approximate.
Race Rules
Minimum age on race day: Ultra - 20
No person (except a blind runner’s attendant) may accompany a competitor at any point on the course.
All competitors must compete on foot.
Dogs: England Athletics insurance does NOT allow dogs in races. It is with regret that no dogs will be allowed on this race.
The course is not suitable for wheelchairs.
Cut-off times: All participants must have finished by 5pm
Race Numbers: a walker/runner other than yourself must not use your race number. It must not be cut/folder or mutilated in any way and must be fastened securely to the front of your vest or top. Please fill in the information on the reverse side including relevant medical information and contact numbers to aid race staff in the event of an emergency