2026 - Fields & Forest Relay

Date: 19/09/2026

Location: The Grumpy Goat Cafe Bar, The Sports Pavillion, Spring Road, Bardwell, Bury St Edmunds, IP31 1AB

Website: link

NOTE: This is the registration platform for Relay Teams only.
Solo Ultra Runners can enter the 2026 - Fields & Forest Ultra here.

Fields & Forest Relay

Fields & Forest Relay is a relay event covering the full 34-mile route, split into four stages through West Suffolk countryside and Thetford Forest woodland before returning to Bardwell. It is suitable for teams of 2 to 4 people.

Registration: opens 07:00
Wave Start times: Each team will be allocated a start wave time in the week running up to the event. 1st wave will be at 09:00.
Start and finish venue: The Grumpy Goat Cafe Bar, The Sports Pavilion, Spring Road, Bardwell, Bury St Edmunds, IP31 1AB
Minimum age: 18 years (all team members)

Organiser's Website: Fields & Forest Relay

 

How the relay works

• Teams of 2-4 complete the full 34-mile route by running one or more stage.

• Relay changeovers take place at designated checkpoints.

• Your team time is based on the combined time from the team start to the team finish, including changeovers.

Full logistics and access guidance will be provided in the final information email.

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Relay stages

Leg	Start location	Finish location	Distance
1	Bardwell start	Thorpe Forest	21.5 km
2	Thorpe Forest	Hopton Village Hall	11 km
3	Hopton Village Hall	Walsham Sports Club	12 km
4	Walsham Sports Club	Bardwell start	11.5 km

 

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Checkpoint and venue locations

• Start (Chip Start) / Finish:
  ttps://maps.app.goo.gl/3t1gBwR4bbKEzBd2A

• End of Leg 1 checkpoint:
  https://maps.app.goo.gl/UxC35BjBGST7EpoA6

• End of Leg 2 checkpoint:
  https://maps.app.goo.gl/sVDjuULA4epdxej66

• End of Leg 3 checkpoint:
  https://maps.app.goo.gl/2SedNCT2FBD6DuSF7

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Route

The course takes in the beautiful West Suffolk countryside before heading into the Norfolk woodlands of Thetford Forest at West Harling Woods, before returning to Suffolk’s wide open spaces.

This event is not an overly technical route, and it will be well-marked.
Although the route is marked, we are unable to marshal the whole course, so participants must pay attention to their own navigation.

The route includes a small number of major road crossings, so care is required when crossing.

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Key event information

Cut off
Overall team cut-off time: 11 hours

Medals
Medals for all finishers.

First aid
First aiders will be present at the start and finish and along the course. If you need medical assistance, alert the nearest marshal.

Aid stations
Aid stations will be positioned along the route, no more than 10 km apart.

Toilets and changing
Toilets are available at the start and finish and along the route. Limited changing facilities are available at the start and finish venue.

Baggage
A baggage area will be available at the start and finish venue.

Parking
Parking is a short walk from the venue. Please car share where possible.

Family and friends
Supporters are welcome. Please share final event information with anyone attending so they can support safely.

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Entries are non-refundable and unfortunately cannot be deferred but transfers to another participant are available until midnight on 16/09/2026. Login to transfer your entry.