Churchill, United Kingdom · Saturday, April 17, 2027

Fixed Distance 50K

Butcombe Trail Ultra 50km

199 days away

50 km Distance

1,200 m Climbing

4.3 Grit · Challenging

51.3429° N, 2.7834° W © OpenFreeMap © OpenMapTiles Data from OpenStreetMap

What the course asks

Climbing rate 24 m / km Rolling. Moderate undulations. Requires consistent effort across varying grades.

Field size ~91 Mid-sized. Company early, well spread out by halfway.

DUV results for the 2026 edition (50km) — finishers only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.

Typical conditions, April

Daytime high 13°C

Night low 5°C

Rainfall Mostly dry

Daylight 13 h 55 m of light

Regional 2001-2020 average for April — NASA POWER, grid elevation 83 m. Not a forecast.

Results history

Year	Race	Finishers	Men's winner	Women's winner
2026	50km	91	Tim McDowell · 04:49:02	Joe Bereza · 05:12:16
2025	50km	116	Robert Eaton · 04:21:00	Fiona Slevin-Brown · 05:20:00

The field shrank 22% between 2025 (116) and 2026 (91). 35% of the 2026 field were women.

DUV results for the 2026 edition (50km) — 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

⛰️ terrain

This is a rolling 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 1,200 m of ascent.

Trail Running Shoes 24 m of climb per kilometre — grip and rock protection before cushioning.
Race Nutrition 50 km of self-supported fuelling between aid stations.
Hydration Vests Pole attachment and chest-strap stability on steep ground.
Trekking Poles 1,200 m of ascent to walk up.
GPS Watches Battery life first — a 50 km day outlasts most full-GPS modes.

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

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

Skratch Labs

Sport Hydration Mix

Clean electrolyte drink mix with real fruit flavor. Low sugar.

$20 ★★★★★ 4.5

Nathan

VaporKrar 12L

12L race vest co-designed with ultra champion Rob Krar, with insulated bladder pocket.

$170 ★★★★★ 4.6

Komperdell

Carbon Ultralight Vario 4

4-section folding carbon poles with compact pack size for mandatory gear.

$160 ★★★★★ 4.5

Suunto

Vertical

Titanium GPS watch with solar charging, offline maps, and 140-hour GPS battery.

$630 ★★★★★ 4.5

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Overview

The Butcombe Trail Ultra 50km, organised by Town & Country Harriers, is a relatively new trail race in Churchill, United Kingdom, with 2 editions since its 2025 debut. The 50km course features 1200 meters of elevation gain, making it a challenging event with 24 meters of climb per kilometer. This places it among the steeper 50km races.

With 91 finishers in 2026, this race attracts a larger field than 76% of its 2651 peer 50km races. Entry fees range from £57 to £67. The next edition is set for April 17, 2027.

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