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Running · Ultra Marathons
The Winter Green Man Ultra 2027
- Race day
- Saturday, 6 March 2027
- Location
- Bower Ashton, Bristol, UK
- Distance
- 45 mi / 72.4 km
The Winter Green Man Ultra: 6 March 2027, from Ashton Park School, Bower Ashton, Bristol. Entry, route, a pace chart and the race-day forecast.
The Winter Green Man Ultra Race Timeline
177 days to go
More than 126 days out — a good window to build a consistent base before ultra-specific training ramps up.
The Winter Green Man Ultra 2027: quick answers
When is The Winter Green Man Ultra 2027?
The Winter Green Man Ultra 2027 takes place on Saturday, 6 March 2027, starting at 07:00 for the 45; 10:00 for the 30.
What time does The Winter Green Man Ultra start?
The Winter Green Man Ultra starts at 07:00 for the 45; 10:00 for the 30 from Ashton Park School, Bower Ashton, Bristol.
Where does The Winter Green Man Ultra start and finish?
The Winter Green Man Ultra starts at Ashton Park School, Bower Ashton, Bristol and finishes at Ashton Park School, Bower Ashton, Bristol.
How many miles is The Winter Green Man Ultra?
The Winter Green Man Ultra is 45 miles (72.4km).
How much elevation gain does The Winter Green Man Ultra have?
The Winter Green Man Ultra has approximately 3100ft of total elevation gain. 3,100ft (945m) of ascent across 45 miles, per the organiser — that works out at roughly 69ft of climb per mile. The going: the community forest path — field path, woodland, lane and canal towpath, in march mud.
How much does The Winter Green Man Ultra cost to enter?
Entry direct through The Green Man Ultra — check the official site for current pricing.
Key Race Metrics & Overview
- Date
- Saturday, 6 March 2027
- Distance
- 45 miles / 72.4km
- Location
- Bower Ashton, Bristol, UK
- Start Point
- Ashton Park School, Bower Ashton, Bristol
- Finish Point
- Ashton Park School, Bower Ashton, Bristol
- Start time
- 07:00 for the 45; 10:00 for the 30
- Elevation gain
- 3100 ft (945m)
- Surface
- The Community Forest Path — field path, woodland, lane and canal towpath, in March mud
Not published by the organiser at the time of writing: cut-off time, age requirement, tracking app. Verus records these as unconfirmed rather than estimating them — check the official race website closer to race day.
Direct Entry Summary
Entry direct through The Green Man Ultra — check the official site for current pricing.
Ballot Policy
No ballot — entry is direct through The Green Man Ultra.
The Winter Green Man Ultra Race Day Weather
A real forecast appears here once one exists for race day — usually about a week to ten days out. Nothing is shown until then, because a made-up forecast is worse than none.
The Winter Green Man Ultra Route Map & Elevation Profile
Starting at Ashton Park School, Bower Ashton, Bristol and finishing at Ashton Park School, Bower Ashton, Bristol. 3100 ft of total elevation gain across 45 miles.
Is The Winter Green Man Ultra flat?
3,100ft (945m) of ascent across 45 miles, per the organiser — that works out at roughly 69ft of climb per mile. The going: the community forest path — field path, woodland, lane and canal towpath, in march mud.
The Winter Green Man Ultra Course Profile
3100 ft total elevation gain.
Tap a point on the course for details.
Ashton Park School, Bower Ashton, Bristol
Start line.
Where The Winter Green Man Ultra starts and finishes
The Winter Green Man Ultra starts at Ashton Park School, Bower Ashton, Bristol and finishes at Ashton Park School, Bower Ashton, Bristol. We haven't been able to place those on a map accurately enough to show one — a pin in the wrong place is worse than no pin.
These are the start and finish points, not the route. Verus doesn't hold course files for this race, and drawing a line between two pins would be a guess you might end up training on.
Full The Winter Green Man Ultra Route Breakdown
The same 45-mile loop of the Community Forest Path as the summer edition, run anti-clockwise and in March — which on Somerset and Gloucestershire field paths means considerably heavier ground. 3,100ft of ascent, from Ashton Park School in Bristol.
The Winter Green Man Ultra Pace Calculator & Splits
The Winter Green Man Ultra Pace Calculator
Enter a target finish time to see your pace and projected splits.
Average pace / mile
5:20
Average pace / km
3:19
The Winter Green Man Ultra Pace Chart
Split markers calculated for standard checkpoints — no official pacers are confirmed for this event.
| Target | Pace /mi | Pace /km | 5K | 10K | Half Marathon | 30K | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3:00 | 4:00 | 2:29 | 12:26 | 24:51 | 52:26 | 1:14:34 | 3:00:00 |
| 3:15 | 4:20 | 2:42 | 13:28 | 26:56 | 56:48 | 1:20:47 | 3:15:00 |
| 3:30 | 4:40 | 2:54 | 14:30 | 29:00 | 1:01:11 | 1:27:00 | 3:30:00 |
| 3:45 | 5:00 | 3:06 | 15:32 | 31:04 | 1:05:33 | 1:33:12 | 3:45:00 |
| 4:00 | 5:20 | 3:19 | 16:34 | 33:08 | 1:09:55 | 1:39:25 | 4:00:00 |
| 4:15 | 5:40 | 3:31 | 17:36 | 35:13 | 1:14:17 | 1:45:38 | 4:15:00 |
| 4:30 | 6:00 | 3:44 | 18:38 | 37:17 | 1:18:39 | 1:51:51 | 4:30:00 |
| 4:45 | 6:20 | 3:56 | 19:41 | 39:21 | 1:23:02 | 1:58:04 | 4:45:00 |
| 5:00 | 6:40 | 4:09 | 20:43 | 41:25 | 1:27:24 | 2:04:16 | 5:00:00 |
| 5:30 | 7:20 | 4:33 | 22:47 | 45:34 | 1:36:08 | 2:16:42 | 5:30:00 |
| 6:00 | 8:00 | 4:58 | 24:51 | 49:43 | 1:44:53 | 2:29:08 | 6:00:00 |
| 6:30 | 8:40 | 5:23 | 26:56 | 53:51 | 1:53:37 | 2:41:33 | 6:30:00 |
| 7:00 | 9:20 | 5:48 | 29:00 | 58:00 | 2:02:21 | 2:53:59 | 7:00:00 |
The Winter Green Man Ultra Finish Time Estimator
Enter a recent 5K, 10K or Half Marathon time to estimate your The Winter Green Man Ultra finish time.
Your 5K time
Estimated The Winter Green Man Ultra finish
7:05:06
An estimate only, based on Pete Riegel's race-time prediction formula. Real marathon performance depends on endurance, training specificity, pacing and race-day conditions — not just your speed over a shorter distance.
Training for a different distance? Try the full pace calculator, race time predictor or pace chart.
Got your target time? Save it to your profile.
Tag The Winter Green Man Ultra, set your goal pace, and let Verus track your countdown, training and fundraising in one place.
Start Your Verus JourneyThe Winter Green Man Ultra Race Day Checklist
Tap items to mark off your race-day readiness.
- Race number attached, and any timing chip fitted per your race pack instructions
- Weather-appropriate kit, plus something warm and disposable to discard before the start
- A plan for reaching Ashton Park School, Bower Ashton, Bristol
- A meeting point agreed with family and friends for after the race
Training Strategy for The Winter Green Man Ultra
20-24 weeks is the realistic window for a first 45-mile ultra, assuming you already have a marathon's worth of base behind you. The block that matters is back-to-back long weekends — a long run on Saturday followed by a second, slower one on Sunday — which builds time on feet and teaches you to run on tired legs without the recovery cost of one enormous day. Practise your race-day nutrition on every one of them; at this distance the stomach fails before the legs do.
This is a largely flat course, so most of your long runs can mirror that — flat and steady, building time on feet rather than hill strength.
Drop volume hard across the final three to four weeks — further out and steeper than a marathon taper, because a 30-mile training day costs weeks of recovery, not days. Keep some easy running and a little terrain-specific work in, but the goal is to reach Ashton Park School, Bower Ashton, Bristol with fresh feet and a rested gut rather than one more long run in the bank.
Lock in your target pace using the interactive splits calculator below — no official pacers are confirmed for this event, so a pace band on your watch is the more reliable option.
Test your race-day fuel and hydration plan on your long training runs, not for the first time on race day — check the Race Day Checklist below for what's actually on this course.
45-Mile Ultra Nutrition & Fueling Plan
A deliberate increase in carbohydrate over the two to three days before the race is the well-established approach at marathon distance.
Eat a carbohydrate-focused breakfast two to three hours before the start, and stick to something you've already tested in training rather than trying anything new.
Most runners take on carbohydrate every 30 to 45 minutes from about an hour in, alongside fluid at the on-course stations.
A mix of carbohydrate and protein in the hour or so after finishing supports recovery.
The Winter Green Man Ultra Charity Places 2027
No formal charity-place scheme published — runners commonly fundraise for a charity of their own choosing.
Lead with your personal story — explain why the charity matters to you. Personal connection generates 3x more support than a generic link broadcast.
Share key training milestones on Instagram (first 10-miler, peak week, race week) with your fundraising link in bio. Publicly thanking donors prompts secondary gifts!
Running The Winter Green Man Ultra for charity?
Link your JustGiving page to Verus and show up right here alongside other The Winter Green Man Ultra fundraisers — goal, progress and story, all in one place.
Add Your Fundraiser to VerusThe Winter Green Man Ultra Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know for race weekend.
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Race details independently compiled and fact-checked by Tommo against the official The Winter Green Man Ultra site , last verified August 2026. Always confirm official timings and policies directly prior to race day.