The Imber Ultra
Trail in United Kingdom, Westbury
About
An annual 33+ mile trail run organised by Avon Valley Runners and the Rotary Club of Westbury, set on the remote and scenic Salisbury Plain with a circular route that traverses historic tracks, rural lanes, and the famous ‘German Village.’
Catering & aid stations
Each checkpoint provides water and a range of snacks provided by the Rotarians; food varies at each CP.
Pacers
The event will be paced with designated pacers at key start waves shown on the Renntag schedule; Pacers will carry a distinctive pacer flag to identify them — please respect their role and follow their guidance during the event.
Results
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Monthly averages based on historical data (2000–present).
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What's included in entry
- Route navigation (GPX/FIT files and route notes)
- Support at five checkpoints with water and snacks
- Event goody bag (limited quantities)
FAQ
Skip to content The Imber Ultra Run InformationRoute + Check PointsFAQsResults + RecordsVideos + PhotosContact Get Started Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) What type of shoes should I wear?
This will be a compromise because the route is so varied and it will also depend on the under foot conditions at the time; it’s early March so can range from a wet mud fest to relatively wintery and solid. There are some quite steep and potentially slippery ascents/descents at the very start and end (from the Leighton Recreation Centre to the Plain / IRPP, and vice versa) and also some particularly muddy hills in the last 7 miles or so (when run clockwise, such as in 2026). However, even these are interspersed with paved lanes and roads, so at least no section is ever a five mile slog on constant mud. The rest of the course is usually undulating and can be on gravel or paved road type surfaces, or grassy/muddy tracks (some rather rutted). Have you any recommendations for clothing? Once you are 150-200 metres up on the Plain the route can be very exposed to the wind, and can be much cooler than the Start/Finish area. It is therefore recommended that you have several layers on, plus extra clothing available, such as a waterproof jacket, most probably utilising the swanky running vest or suchlike you’ll be wearing. Whichever direction it is run there is often a prevailing Westerly wind for the last ten miles (i.e. in your face – sorry!). What can I expect to find at the checkpoints? Willing volunteers, usually 3 to 5 from the Rotary Club of Westbury, and possibly an Avon Valley Runner as well. Oh, you wanted food and drink as well? OK, well, each will always have water and a cornucopia of snacks as a minimum, provided by the marvellous Rotarians. The food at each checkpoint will be different though; take that as a positive (hopefully). If you want the same guaranteed corporate snacks at each CP you should have paid £100 to enter a run from a faceless company – LOL. Will the route be marshalled? In a nutshell… No. You need to self navigate this route. However, it is not difficult and is a well known circular long distance footpath marked with lots of metal green ‘Imber Range Perimeter Path’ signs with their distinctive cannons. We will do our best to put a few of our own signs out in important / complicated areas, and to remind you that you’re not alone out there! #bighug The event is not meant to be a route finding challenge, it is just that the remoteness of some parts of the course means it is not practicable, or really necessary, to sign and marshal the course. It would also vastly increase the resources we’d need to organise the event, and probably add a lot to the price, neither of which is really in the ethos of the run. We recommend though that you prepare yourself, and you may wish to use the Route & Check Point page HERE. It has free GPX & FIT files, a summary and basic maps of the route, and detailed route notes to download for free. Note that the 2026 run will be in the CLOCKWISE direction. What about emergency help during the event? Each of the five Check Points will be able to help you if you need it, numbers for the Run Directors are printed on your race bibs, and a pair of St John Ambulance First Aiders will be stationed at Run HQ. Checkpoints will communicate with the Run Directors to decide the best course of action when a runner is injured / withdrawing / feeling ill. Usually this involves getting them back to Run HQ or being picked up by a supporter of theirs. Defibrillators are located at the start/finish, at CP2 (Chitterne Village Hall), and via a mobile unit that will be moved around the course as you run it. In an emergency always dial 999 first though! The Imber Ultra An annual 33+ mile trail run organised by Avon Valley Runners and the Rotary Club of Westbury Hope to see you on Sunday 7th March 2027! Entries open in Autumn 2026. 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