Ultra Running Hub Eastbourne, United Kingdom · Saturday, October 24, 2026
Fixed Distance 50K
Beachy Head Ultra
5 days to go
52.6 km Distance
1,500 m Climbing
4.9 Grit · Challenging
What the course asks
Climbing rate 29 m / km
Rolling. Moderate undulations. Requires consistent effort across varying grades.
Time limit 8 hours
9:08 min/km average. Tight. Sustained running. Long aid-station stops will cost you. Among the tightest 50K cut-offs we track. Measured against 1063 races of the same distance. Cut-off calculator →
Field size ~215 Large. Rarely out of sight of another runner.
DUV results for the 2023 edition (52km) — finishers only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.
Typical conditions, October
Daylight 10 h 16 m of light
Results history
| Year | Race | Finishers | Men's winner | Women's winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 52km | 215 | Neil Kirby · 04:03:36 | Olwen Cockell · 05:21:53 |
| 2022 | 52km | 200 | Neil Kirby · 04:04:53 | Josephine Nye · 04:47:20 |
The field grew 8% between 2022 (200) and 2023 (215). 30% of the 2023 field were women.
DUV results for the 2023 edition (52km) — finishers only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.
Course notes
- terrain This is a rolling course. Expect fast, runnable sections where rhythm is key.
- gear With trail terrain, choose a shoe with moderate cushioning for optimal performance.
Gear for this race
Chosen for 53 km of trail with 1,500 m of ascent.
- Trail Running Shoes 29 m of climb per kilometre — grip and rock protection before cushioning.
- Race Nutrition 53 km of self-supported fuelling between aid stations.
- Hydration Vests Pole attachment and chest-strap stability on steep ground.
- Trekking Poles 1,500 m of ascent to walk up.
- GPS Watches Battery life first — a 53 km day outlasts most full-GPS modes.
Similar races
Other 50K trail ultras, closest in distance first.