Maidenhead, United Kingdom · Saturday, May 30, 2026

Fixed Distance 50K

Beat the Sunset 50km

Race completed
50 km Distance
235 m Climbing
2.9 Grit · Entry level
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51.5228° N, 0.7199° W © OpenFreeMap © OpenMapTiles Data from OpenStreetMap

What the course asks

Climbing rate 5 m / km Fast & Flat. This course is relatively flat and fast. Ideal for PB attempts.
Time limit 9 hours 10:48 min/km average. Generous. Walkable throughout for most of the field. Tighter than 71% of 50K races. Measured against 1034 races of the same distance. Cut-off calculator →

Typical conditions, May

Daytime high 17°C
Night low 7°C
Rainfall Mostly dry
Daylight 16 h 13 m of light

Regional 2001-2020 average for May — NASA POWER, grid elevation 87 m. Not a forecast.

The Aid Station

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⛰️ terrain

This is a fast & flat course. Expect fast, runnable sections where rhythm is key.

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👟 gear

With trail terrain, choose a shoe with moderate cushioning for optimal performance.

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Gear for this race

Chosen for 50 km of trail with 235 m of ascent.

  • Trail Running Shoes 50 km of trail — cushioning that is still there in the last quarter.
  • Race Nutrition 50 km of self-supported fuelling between aid stations.
  • Hydration Vests Flask capacity for 50 km, without the bounce.
  • GPS Watches Battery life first — a 50 km day outlasts most full-GPS modes.

Adidas

Terrex Agravic Speed Ultra

RunRepeat found the Adidas Terrex Agravic Speed Ultra to be perfect for midfoot and forefoot strikers, while iRunFar noted that the shoe feels incredibly effici…

★★★★★ 4.5

Adidas

Terrex Speed Ultra

RunRepeat found the Adidas Terrex Speed Ultra to have a grippy outsole and great lockdown, while iRunFar noted that the shoe works on a variety of trail conditi…

★★★★★ 4.5

Spring Energy

Awesome Sauce

Real food gel with 180 calories. Rice-based with natural flavors.

$4 ★★★★★ 4.6

Salomon

ADV Skin 12

Industry-standard 12L race vest with front flask pockets and minimal bounce.

$180 ★★★★★ 4.8

COROS

APEX 2 Pro

GPS running watch with 75-hour GPS battery, topo maps, and training metrics.

$500 ★★★★★ 4.7
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Overview

Beat the Sunset 50km is a 50km trail race in Maidenhead, United Kingdom, organised by Racing Line Running on May 30, 2026. With 235m of elevation gain over 50km, the course averages 4.7m of climb per km, making it a very flat course for the distance. 75% of the route is off-road, taking in the Thames Path, Jubilee River, and the Green Way.

The 9-hour time limit translates to a 10.8 minutes per km pace, which is tighter than 60% of 1008 other 50km races. Entry costs between £63 and £65.

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