The Forces March is being hosted for the 11th time in 2025. This benchmark challenge event recreates a legendary WW2 training march which was undertaken in 1942 by men of the Oxfordshire & Buckinghamshire Light Infantry who would go on to spearhead the entire D-Day invasion with the assault on Pegasus and Horsa Bridges!
The 135-mile route offers breathtaking scenery from start to finish and is completed over five consecutive days.
The Forces March begins in the wonderful North Devon coastal town of Ilfracombe who always provide a fabulous send off for all the participants.
There are 5 camp locations over the course of the event:
Weds 30 April - Westermill Farm, Exford, Exmoor
Thurs 1 May - Quantock Camping, West Bagborough
Fri 2 May - Somerton Sports Ground, Somerton
Sat 3 May - Maiden Bradley Recreation Ground, Maiden Bradley
Sun 4 May - Old Carter Barracks, Bulford (finish site)
Camp facilities include ample camping space, showers and toilets (no showers at finish site), communal dining area, tea and coffee tent, event command area, medical tent, phone/tablet charging facility, on-site catering.
Throughout the event, participants can expect outstanding support from our Operations Team which includes professional medical personnel, outrider/marshalls, escort/safety/uplift vehicles, baggage transfers, GPS tracking, a fully signed route, stocked and manned checkpoints with snacks and water, on site catering for breakfasts and evening meals, brew tent stocked with tea, coffee and supplementary goodies, daily route briefings, bespoke medals and trophies for a variety of categories.
The Forces March is a unique challenge which unites military personnel, Veterans and civilians. It offers a lifetime of memories for everyone involved and a wonderful atmosphere which brings people together over the course of 5 very special days!
Event Venue
Ilfracombe, Devon, Barnstaple, United Kingdom
