Churchill, United Kingdom · Saturday, April 17, 2027

Fixed Distance 50 mi

Butcombe Trail Ultra 50mi

199 days away

80 km Distance

1,960 m Climbing

6.9 Grit · Hardcore

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

What the course asks

Climbing rate 25 m / km Rolling. Moderate undulations. Requires consistent effort across varying grades.

Time limit 15 hours 11:15 min/km average. Generous. Walkable throughout for most of the field. About average for a 50 mi. Measured against 471 races of the same distance. Cut-off calculator →

Field size ~96 Mid-sized. Company early, well spread out by halfway.

DUV results for the 2026 edition (50mi) — 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	50mi	96	Sam Tabberner · 07:51:46	Charlotte Robinson · 09:49:19
2025	50mi	75	Timothy Martin · 07:52:00	Kate Perry · 10:02:00
2024	50mi	80	Martin Reed · 07:31:30	Tallulah Pudney · 09:56:00
2023	50mi	55	Daniel Summers · 07:23:00	Rachel Seckl · 10:12:00
2022	50mi	57	Guy Landon · 07:48:12	Amy Boalch · 08:27:32
2019	50mi	65	Neil Kempton · 08:06:20	Suzanne Davis · 09:28:45
2018	50mi	92	Leigh Horrell · 07:47:30	Catherine Mills · 09:24:15
2017	50mi	38	Jonathan Bamber · 08:05:00	Clare Prosser · 08:00:00
2016	50mi	33	Adrian Savery · 09:10:40	Clare Prosser · 07:51:15

The field grew 28% between 2025 (75) and 2026 (96). 17% of the 2026 field were women.

DUV results for the 2026 edition (50mi) — 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 80 km of trail with 1,960 m of ascent.

Trail Running Shoes 25 m of climb per kilometre — grip and rock protection before cushioning.
Race Nutrition 80 km of self-supported fuelling between aid stations.
Hydration Vests Pole attachment and chest-strap stability on steep ground.
Trekking Poles 1,960 m of ascent to walk up.
Headlamps A 15 h limit puts you out there after dark.

Adidas

Terrex Agravic Speed Ultra

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Salomon