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Enchanted Forest Ultra Run

Enchanted 6 Hour Run2026-03-21

Connecticut's most magical nighttime ultra invites runners to chase loops through an enchanted forest under a canopy of stars. Perfect for beginners seeking their first ultra experience, this beginner-friendly 6-hour event combines the thrill of trail running with a whimsical atmosphere that keeps ~40 runners coming back year after year.

RegisterOpen signuprunsignup.com WebsiteOfficial race siteultrasignup.com LocationStratford, CTRace start area

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Runner Perspective

What runners say

Recent runner quotes and ratings from this race.

Runner score4.3 / 5

Reviews3 reviews

"The Enchanted Forest Ultra Run was my first ultramarathon and it completely changed how I think about the sport. The 6-hour window and 2.3-mile loop format meant I was never..."

Fantastic first ultra with magical spring forest atmosphere50K · beginner · Apr 2026

"I came to the Enchanted Forest Ultra Run as a marathoner looking to take the next step into ultramarathony. The 6-hour format and 2.3-mile loop at Roosevelt Forest created a..."

Accessible spring ultra with excellent organization50K · intermediate · Apr 2026

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4.3 / 5 · OverallAverage rating from saved runner reviews for the full race experience.

Course format

Trail race with mixed terrain

Surface, footing, and terrain changes are likely to matter more than one exact split-by-split route line.

Elevation profile

Mixed terrain profile

Footing and climbing matter here more than one exact elevation number, so plan for effort swings.

Pressure point

Race-morning execution

This looks more like a race where calm logistics and disciplined pacing matter more than one famous course feature.

Weather bias

Cool start likely

Layering and warm-up planning may matter as much as pacing if race morning opens cold.

Free training plan

Build a free Enchanted 6 Hour Run plan for this race.

Keep race research first. When you want it, open a quick planner that uses the selected distance, the selected race date, and the course itself.

Course Profile

Enchanted Forest Ultra Run Enchanted 6 Hour Run course overview

Summary course view

This course section is built from a lighter course overview so you can understand how the race is likely to run.

Synced course focus

Mid-course

Mile 1.0 · 0 ft · Course intelligence will improve as GPX and logistics data land.

Course trace

This course view focuses on the best route information currently available.

Pressure model

Pressure points highlight where pacing or effort may change during the race.

What comes next

Use the course, weather, logistics, and reviews together to build your race-day plan.

Difficulty Meter

Enchanted 6 Hour Run race demand

Planning read

65/100

Course detail: Moderate
Weather detail: Historical + forecast
Race-day detail: Moderate
Weather view: Live forecast

Weather read

Mostly neutral

Route-aligned wind gives you a quick feel for how the day may race before you dig into the full weather section.

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Weather Analysis

Enchanted Forest Ultra Run Enchanted 6 Hour Run weather outlook

Forecast + history

Weather blends the live forecast with the race's historical weather patterns to help you plan.

Route-aligned wind

0.0 mph

Interpretation

Mostly neutral

NOAA race-window forecast is live. Wind is scored relative to the course bearing where possible.

Course bearing 0.0 degAverage wind 6.0 mphDominant direction W

Estimated weather effect

+3.93%

Heuristic read

Major weather drag

Help score

-71

Historical profile

Historical weather summary not available yet

Historical weather coverage is still limited for this race.

Avg start temp N/AAvg wind N/AAligned wind N/A

Tailwind years

N/A

Headwind years

N/A

Helpful weather

N/A

Forecasts use current race-area weather, and history looks at past race-weekend conditions to show what runners have typically faced.

Weather history

2020 race-weekend conditions

Race date

Mar 21, 2020

Avg temperature

46.3F

Avg wind

10.4 mph

Aligned wind

N/A

Historical weather pending

+0.02% estimated finish-time effect · 11 hourly observations

Race zone

94F

Sunny

6.0 mph · W

City center

94F

Sunny

6.0 mph · W

Finish area

94F

Sunny

6.0 mph · W

Course Breakdown

Where the race starts costing more

Course rhythm

Active segment

Middle rhythm

This segment is a layout-safe placeholder until richer course data arrives.

Avg grade n/aFocused mile 1.0Pacing watchpoint

Race-Day Logistics

Enchanted Forest Ultra Run Enchanted 6 Hour Run race-day logistics

Planning basics

Race weekend

4 recorded years

The basic race structure is in place for planning.

Distance options

2 distances

This page can show the event correctly even when some race-day detail is still light.

Race-day planning

More details coming

Packet pickup, parking, support flow, and reunion details may still be limited.

Course Map

Route shape, city context, and key course moments in one view.

Map + course context

Map overview

This map gives you a race-area view and course orientation even when the full route is not available.

Highlighted point

Mid-course

Course intelligence will improve as GPX and logistics data land.

Mile 1.00 ftOpening settle

What to watch

Use this map to get your bearings before race day and understand the general shape of the course area.

Course coverage

Detailed route geometry and extra overlays may still be limited for this race.

Why it matters

Stratford, CT should still be easy to plan around, even when some course details are lighter than others.

Planning

Use the Enchanted 6 Hour Run at Enchanted Forest Ultra Run as a planning target rather than a qualification race.

Open entry

Entry posture

Open entry

There is no qualification signal in the current event record.

Race framing

Enchanted 6 Hour Run planning

The page emphasizes course, logistics, and weather rather than qualification standards.

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Race History

Race history overview

Some history available

Past editions tracked

4

Recorded race years

Available

Enchanted 6 Hour Run

Current

Benchmarks

Growing archive

More historical context will be added here as the archive grows

In progress

Review Radar

Runner signal for Enchanted Forest Ultra Run Enchanted 6 Hour Run

Runner reviews live

Course

80/100

Logistics

47/100

Crowd support

0/100

Aid stations

87/100

Finish area

87/100

Recommend

87/100

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Common questions

FAQ

Question 1What is the Enchanted Forest Ultra Run?

Question 2Is the Enchanted Forest Ultra Run a Boston qualifier?

Question 3What makes the Enchanted Forest Ultra Run special?

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Mid-course

Mostly neutral

0.0 mph

Mostly neutral

+3.93%

Major weather drag

-71

Historical weather summary not available yet

N/A

N/A

N/A

2020 race-weekend conditions

Mar 21, 2020

46.3F

10.4 mph

N/A

94F

94F

94F

Middle rhythm

4 recorded years

2 distances

More details coming

Mid-course

Open entry

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4

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Growing archive

80/100

47/100

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87/100

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