Ultra Running Hub Whitby, United Kingdom · Sunday, July 12, 2026
Fixed Distance 50K
Eight Stations Ultra 50km
Race completed
50 km Distance
3,322 m Climbing
7.5 Grit · Hardcore
What the course asks
Climbing rate 66 m / km
Mountain. Significant climbing. Steep sections will require power hiking.
Time limit 13 hours
15:36 min/km average. Generous. Walkable throughout for most of the field. More forgiving than 80% of 50K races. Measured against 982 races of the same distance. Cut-off calculator →
Typical conditions, July
Daytime high 18°C
Night low 13°C
Rainfall Mostly dry
Daylight 16 h 53 m of light
Regional 2001-2020 average for July — NASA POWER, grid elevation 57 m. Not a forecast.
The Aid Station
Course-specific beta from the community
This is a mountain course. Poles are highly recommended for the sustained climbs.
With trail terrain, choose a shoe with moderate cushioning for optimal performance.
Gear for this race
Chosen for 50 km of trail with 3,322 m of ascent.
- Trail Running Shoes 66 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 3,322 m of ascent to walk up.
- Headlamps A 13 h limit puts you out there after dark.
Course Notes
Starting in Whitby you'll make your way down the Esk Valley Railway Line, before joining the North Yorkshire Moor Railway Line, eventually finishing in Pickering. You'll pass eight Railway Stations - the hint is in the name.
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