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[Show slideshow] 1 2 … 9 ► This annual event is organised by The Rotary Club of the Royal Forest of Dean and supported by the Forestry Commission. Proceeds are used to support charities, both locally and nationally.  The course … Continue reading →

Gloucester 20 The Gloucester 20 took place on Sunday 13th March. This is a multi lap road race around country roads and ideal for those preparing for a spring marathon. The entry is limited to 600 and the race was full. … Continue reading →

There was a decent forest turnout, despite the clash with Rhayader, for the Brecon cross country – the last race of the 2015-16 season. The day was clear, but cold, with a snow capped Pen-y-Fan Mountain range creating a spectacular … Continue reading →

The weather on the day before the event included snow and there was much discussion between the entrants of how bad it was going to be, and what they needed to wear.  The day itself produced good conditions: warm enough … Continue reading →

[Show slideshow] 1 2 ► The St David’s Day Run was first organised in 2003 and was the idea of Mr Huw Lewis MBE. Mr Lewis wanted to organise an event highlighting the Wales’s national holiday and raise money for … Continue reading →

The first race of Relish Running Races’ Two Tunnels series was held in Bath on February 28th.  This is a series of 4 events covering distances between 5k and a full marathon.  Three Forest of Dean AC runners took part … Continue reading →

Hatterall Hammer Fell race. 6 hardy FODAC souls (Dan Sandford, David Jenkins, Michael Marks, Andrew Horlick, Sue Shergold and Stefanie Francis ) and one FODAC wannabe Glen Meek braved the elements and went to the village of Pandy to tackle the last … Continue reading →

This was the last race in the excellent Rogue Runs Night Race series, this time based at Beechenhurst, in the heart of the Forest. There was a good club turnout of 25 runners, out of a total of 200 starters – a … Continue reading →

A really busy weekend with a number of events. GWENT LEAGUE FEB 13TH This was the 3rd leg of this year’s season with the deciding run at Brecon in March, so all to play for with both the men’s and … Continue reading →

The Dursley Dozen made a popular return to the club championship, with 29 members turning out on a bright but cold day. Over 450 runners started this notoriously tough race, with all Forest members finishing. The going was pretty tough in … Continue reading →