Forbidden Forest 30 Hour Ultra 2026

The race.

The Forbidden Forest 30 Hour Ultra takes place October 3, 2026, in Stratford, Connecticut at Roosevelt Forest (700 Peters Lane). The event runs for 30 hours starting Saturday at 8:30 a.m. and ending Sunday at 2:30 p.m., with runners completing laps on a 2.23-mile trail loop featuring roots, rocks, and rolling hills with up to 201 feet of elevation gain per lap. Finishers who complete 100 miles within the 30-hour window earn a buckle; race awards go to the top three male and female finishers based on total miles covered. The event provides aid station support at the pavilion with hydration, food offerings including breakfast sandwiches, and bib pickup begins Saturday at 7 a.m. Pacers are available for an additional fee, with one pacer permitted per runner during designated time periods.