Apocalypse Run - Conquest
3rd November 2024
Entries from only £12.50
An amazing trail run from the creators of the Seven Sins
Horsemen of the Apocalypse
This is a series of 4 medals (Conquest - War - Famine - Death)
This year is War and will be rewarded with the Horse of War Medal unless you request Conquest Medal or Famine Medal
The run starts with 1 Mile uphill on Horsemarling Lane Stonehouse Nr Stroud before hitting the undulating muddy trails for a further 9 miles.
If you have not yet collected the Conquest Medal these are available at the finish instead of Famine or you can purchase for £6
Email us at ypbevents@hotmail.com for detailsA
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Canicross runners welcome
Trophies and prizes for 1st, 2nd and 3rd runner and canicross
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The Chepstow 365
Sunday 26th November 2023
YPB Event
This is an amazing 10k trail run starting from Chepstow Castle and following a tough uphill route. You'll go through the Giants Cave and then ascend The 365 Steps to the Eagles Nest viewpoint before a downhill 2 mile run to finish outside the Castle.
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Race will start at 10am and will be chip timed
Pay and display parking is available at the castle and nearby
There will be an aid station with water and jelly babies at approx 4 miles
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Prizes for 1st 2nd 3rd Male & Female and over 50's winner
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A unique medal for all runners
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Not suitable for canicross sorry :(
NISV Sprint & Olympic Triathlon
From 1pm Sunday 22nd September 2024
Indoor pool Sprint & Olympic distance Triathlon in South Wales.
Great event for beginners or for more experienced athletes
Perfectly flat bike & run on very quiet roads.
Indoor heated pool, secure transition, flat run.
Finishers tee for everyone.
Distances
Sprint 400m pool swim, 20k bike, 5k run - 1 laps
Olympic 800m pool swim, 40k bike - 2 laps, 10k run - 2 laps​
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Relay option available
Event will start from 1pm Self Registration 12.00
Prices from £45
Minimum age is 16
The First tri - 28th AprIL 2024
LAST TRI - 8th Oct 2023
Back at the fabulous Freedom Leisure Complex
Indoor Heated pool sprint-distance triathlon in the Forest of Dean.
Great event for beginners or for more experienced athletes looking to start or finish the season off with a short & friendly race.
Indoor heated pool, secure transition, flat run.
Finishers medal for everyone.
Distances
Sprint - 400m pool swim, 23k bike, 5k run
Olympic - 750m pool swim, 40k bike, 10k run
Relay option available
Duathlon 5km run - 38km bike - 5km run
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Event will start at 8.30am, registration from 7.30am.
Event venue is Freedom Leisure Centre, Church Road, Lydney
Prices from £45
SPRINT START
ThE Forest of Dean DUATHLON
Forest Beast Duathlon 5k - 38k - 5k
Sunday 10th March 2023
Entries from only £25
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Starting at the incredible Taurus Crafts Venue on A48 nr Lydney which has so much to offer all the family & supporters - Cafe, Play Area, Crazy Golf, Gift & craft workshops - All run by the Camphill Village Trust
A run on the private Bathurst Estate at Lydney and a 38k loop through terrific scenery in the Forest of Dean.
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The SCORPION RUN
Sunday 12th May 2024
Symonds Yat Rock
An incredible 10k run with amazing views of the river Wye but with a sting in the tail.
Only 200 places available
The undulating route winds down to the river before ascending the Scorpions Tail up to the finish next to the cafe for coffee & cake.
Chip timed run starting at 10am
Prizes for winners and medals for all finishers
Tee Shirt for Top 3 Male & Female Finishers
Seven sins challenge
28th, 29th & 30th Dec 2024
SEVEN SINS RUN
SEVEN HILLS in SEVEN MILES
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Fri 29th, Sat 30th, Sun 21st December 2023
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IMMORTAL SINNER
14 HILLS in 14 MILES (1hr30 cut off at 7 miles)
The legendary Seven Sins Run & The Immortal Sinner
Races Start at 10.00
Registration is open from 9.00am
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Venue is Wenchford Picnic site on New Road Blakeney Strait between Blakeney (A48) and Parkend
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Race brief and details of bib numbers and all details will be emailed out a week before the race.
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The terrain may be muddy & wet with possible ice & snow...... One thing won't change and thats the Seven Hills !!!! .......Come prepared.
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Mayhill Massacre
3rd & 4th February 2024
The MAYHILL MASSACRE an 8 mile tough cross country run that starts and finishes with a tough climb up Mayhill.
Throw in some very muddy trails some great scenery and the open plain at the top of Mayhill and you have a recipe for a must do challenge run.
This event sells out every year so we have added an extra day so you have the option to run on the Saturday or Sunday or Both if you are brave. Canicross is Saturday.
Early entries are now open and with limited places its advisable to secure your place for one of Gloucestershire's iconic runs.
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Early Entry for 8 Miles from £15 & rising to £20 if you leave it late
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Limited to the Sunday you have the option of 8 or 16 miles Massacre or Mayhem the choice is yours
Race starts at 10.00am Registration open from 8.45am
Collect your race number & timing chip from registration.
You will get muddy and the course can be very slippery so please wear appropriate footwear and have a change of clothes.
Toilets are available on site but no showers
You will receive an email of confirmation when you enter and another email with race details 7 days before the event.
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SOLD OUT in 2023 don't leave it too late!
Good luck and see you on the day
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Wild Boar 70.3 & Olympic triathlon
Sunday 16th June 2024
The Wild Boar Triathlon returns to The South West Maritime Academy at Cromhall Quarry!
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A swim in the beautiful clear waters of the quarry
A beautiful bike route around the edge of the Cotswolds and an amazing run around the lake on Tortworth Estate
Olympic (Wild Boar)
1500m Swim
45k Bike
10.5k Run
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Middle Distance (Wild Boar 70.3)
1900m Swim
90k Bike
21k Run
This is a tough event with an incredible open water swim, very scenic bike & run routes, and safe transitions.
Event details and schedule:
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Races will start at 8.00am and 8.10am Olympic
Please arrive an hour before your start time or register on Saturday between 12-6pm
It will be a wetsuit optional swim and you will be notified if this changes
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Minimum Age is 18
Warrior mud run
15th July 2024
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A Mud Run through the beautiful Private Huntley Estate
The Run will follow a similar route to The Forest Warrior and will be a Muddy Off Road Trail Run
Some sections will be extremely deep mud there are several shallow water crossings but no swimming required
Come and join a fun Mud Race and be rewarded with a great Warrior Mud Medal
The 8k race will start at 10.00am
Start and finish is at Huntley Estate
Please arrive 30 mins before start time to collect race bib and chip
Bring a spare change of clothes and shoes as you will get muddy
Prices from only £6 for Junior entry
Double Gloucester 5 Miles
12th November 2023
Ever looked at The Crazy Cheese Rolling and thought "How Steep is that hill" Well now you have the chance to run up it and see for yourself.
The Double Gloucester is a 5 Mile event that starts at the bottom of the Famous Cheese Rolling Hill nr Gloucester. The run will take you up to the top of the Cheese Rolling Hill and then around a beautiful route on the Cotswold Way before finishing with a second run up the cotswold way to the top of the famous hill.
The event takes place on Sunday 11th November 2023
All runners will receive an amazing bespoke Double Gloucester Medal
The winners of the first ascent will win a King & Queen Cheese award and the overall winners will also be awarded with prizes.
It is a fabulous route and can be entered by runners and walkers alike as there is no time cut off.
The event will start at 10.00am at the bottom of the famous Cheese rolling Hill on Coopers Hill.
The route is hilly and could be muddy so suitable footwear is advised.
Parking is not available at the start but there are several places to park within a short walk details of these can be found on our website.
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