Ultra Running Hub Ely, United Kingdom · Sunday, October 18, 2026
Fixed Distance 50 mi
Ely Tri Club Runfest Ultra
19 days to go
66 km Distance
140 m Climbing
3.5 Grit · Challenging
What the course asks
Climbing rate 2 m / km
Fast & Flat. This course is relatively flat and fast. Ideal for PB attempts.
Time limit 8.5 hours
7:44 min/km average. Firm. Sustained running. Long aid-station stops will cost you. Among the tightest 50 mi cut-offs we track. Measured against 470 races of the same distance. Cut-off calculator →
Field size ~36 Small. Long stretches with nobody in sight.
DUV results for the 2019 edition (42mi) — finishers only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.
Results history
| Year | Race | Finishers | Men's winner | Women's winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 42mi | 36 | Craig Holgate · 04:54:45 | Jennifer Wood · 06:12:47 |
39% of the 2019 field were women.
DUV results for the 2019 edition (42mi) — 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 fast & flat 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 66 km of trail with 140 m of ascent.
- Trail Running Shoes 66 km of trail — cushioning that is still there in the last quarter.
- Race Nutrition 66 km of self-supported fuelling between aid stations.
- Hydration Vests Flask capacity for 66 km, without the bounce.
- GPS Watches Battery life first — a 66 km day outlasts most full-GPS modes.
Similar races
Other 50 mi trail ultras, closest in distance first.