Worcestershire
THE FORGE
DISTANCE
6.7 KM
LAPS
24
DURATION
24 H
From woodland paths to open fields — a route designed to test rhythm, focus, and footwork with every lap.
When darkness falls, the challenge changes. Your light, your breath, and your willpower are all that guide you.
Each loop has a perfectly designed climb that reminds you why you’re here – to go again when it would be easier not to.
Basecamp energy, shared pain, and 24 hours of resilience. This is where community and endurance meet.
Register For APEX FORGE 2026
Sign Up Is Now Open.
Spaces for the inaugural APEX Forge event are already filling up fast. Get your ticket now – don’t wait.
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When Is APEX: Forge?
6th-7th June 2026
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APEX: FORGE is a different kind of challenge.
Every hour, on the hour, you complete a loop. Finish early? That’s your rest. Miss the next start? You’re out. Make the final hour with others? The last lap decides it fastest wins.
This isn’t about speed. It’s about consistency, grit, strategy, and mental firepower.
One loop an hour. Twenty-four times.
No finish line just the fight to keep rising.
Who is this for?
Anyone can enter.
FAST? Great. SLOW? No problem.
Your job is simple: finish the loop every hour.
Perfect for:
Runners • Hikers • First-timers • Ultra athletes
Whether you complete 1 lap or all 24—you’re part of this community.
Where Is APEX Forge?
The Firs, Bromsgrove.
Set in the beautiful Worcestershire countryside comprising woodlands, an orchard and open fields with breath-taking elevated views.
LIMITED PLACES AVAILABLE
How Will You Conquer APEX Forge?
Options to pay in 3 or 4 interest-free payments.
18+, T&C apply. Credit subject to status.
Choose from three different options:
Early Bird Pricing Now Live!
Per Entry
£110
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- Race entry
- Finisher’s medal
- Basecamp support
- Timing + tracking
- Event photographer
- Camp area access
- Event T-shirt
- Team leaderboard and finish times
Standard Entry - Final Price.
Per Entry
£145
- Race entry
- Finisher’s medal
- Basecamp support
- Timing + tracking
- Event photographer
- Camp area access
- Event T-shirt
- Team leaderboard and finish times
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Race Day Info
Not in the traditional sense. Each lap is a one-hour block. Your pace determines your rest.
It’s mixed terrain with elevation changes. Exact GPX and elevation profile will be published before race day.
No. Many participants hike sections—what matters is finishing the loop within the hour.
Night laps are mandatory with a headtorch and reflective kit.
You’re out. Starting within the first 20 seconds is part of the challenge.
If more than one athlete reaches the final hour, the last lap is a race. Fastest finisher wins.
No each lap must be completed as marked.
Crew support is fine at basecamp. Outside pacing on course is not allowed.
Please see our policies
Register Interest For 2026
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By far the best event I have taken part in, there was a real buzz in the air for people to complete the event or just complete their personal challenge. If the APEX Team can create such magic in their first year you just know their second year is going to be something special and I can't wait to be part of it.
Sarah Thompson APEX 2024