Ultra Running Hub Belstone, United Kingdom · Saturday, August 1, 2026
Big Day out - The Crossing
What the course asks
DUV results for the 2023 edition (33.5mi) — finishers only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.
Typical conditions, August
Regional 2001-2020 average for August — NASA POWER, grid elevation 94 m. Not a forecast.
Results history
| Year | Race | Finishers | Men's winner | Women's winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 33.5mi | 112 | Andrew Connor · 04:34:52 | Zoe Binnion · 06:14:13 |
| 2021 | 36.5mi | 95 | Jack Chitty · 04:57:34 | Rebecca Wood · 06:03:41 |
| 2019 | 36.5mi | 91 | Alastair Graves · 04:50:39 | Eszter Vass · 06:08:40 |
| 2018 | 34mi | 86 | David Searle · 04:27:55 | Angela Mudge · 05:18:40 |
| 2017 | 34mi | 119 | Tony Banks · 04:38:22 | Clare Prosser · 05:24:20 |
| 2016 | 34mi | 75 | Oliver Jones · 04:47:00 | Isobel Wykes · 05:43:29 |
The field grew 18% between 2021 (95) and 2023 (112). 34% of the 2023 field were women.
DUV results for the 2023 edition (33.5mi) — finishers only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.
The Aid Station
Course-specific beta from the community
This is a rolling course. Expect fast, runnable sections where rhythm is key.
With trail terrain, choose a shoe with moderate cushioning for optimal performance.
Gear for this race
Chosen for 53 km of trail with 1,120 m of ascent.
- Trail Running Shoes 21 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 1,120 m of ascent to walk up.
- GPS Watches Battery life first — a 53 km day outlasts most full-GPS modes.
Overview
The Big Day out - The Crossing is a 53-kilometer trail race in Belstone, United Kingdom, held in August. It has been organised by OuterEdge Events since 2016 and features 1120 meters of elevation gain, equating to 21.1 meters of climb per kilometer. This climb profile is steeper than 81% of 50k races.
With a time limit of 10.5 hours, runners need to maintain a pace faster than 11.9 minutes per kilometer. This cut-off is tighter than 53% of 50k races, leaving less margin for error compared to many other events in its distance category. The field size is larger than 81% of 2649 comparable 50k races.
Similar races
Other 50K trail ultras, closest in distance first.