Ultra Running Hub Lizard Point, United Kingdom · Saturday, June 6, 2026
Endurancelife Classic Quarter
What the course asks
DUV results for the 2024 edition (44mi) — finishers only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.
Typical conditions, June
Regional 2001-2020 average for June — NASA POWER, grid elevation 23 m. Not a forecast.
Results history
| Year | Race | Finishers | Men's winner | Women's winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 44mi | 249 | Peter Le Grice · 06:44:54 | Helen Knight · 08:21:18 |
| 2023 | 44mi | 173 | Laurie Luscombe · 06:40:15 | Rosalind Wilson · 08:21:14 |
| 2022 | 44mi | 203 | Jamie Stephenson · 06:26:58 | Zelah Morrall · 07:04:07 |
| 2021 | 44mi | 175 | Joachim Cassel · 07:18:07 | Lydia Poole · 08:30:30 |
| 2020 | 44mi | 186 | Jamie Stephenson · 06:45:02 | Nadine Bennett · 09:25:40 |
| 2019 | 45.1mi | 205 | Alex van Tuyl · 06:27:00 | Amelia Watts · 08:08:06 |
| 2018 | 44.5mi | 137 | Alex van Tuyl · 06:42:12 | Wendy Chapman · 08:09:26 |
| 2017 | 44.5mi | 167 | Paul Maskell · 06:44:33 | Sabrina Verjee · 07:50:37 |
| 2016 | 44.5mi | 213 | John Ward · 06:50:31 | Zelah Morrall · 07:02:05 |
| 2015 | 44.5mi | 239 | Pere Capdevila · 06:43:05 | Clare Prosser · 07:11:20 |
The field grew 44% between 2023 (173) and 2024 (249). 20% of the 2024 field were women.
DUV results for the 2024 edition (44mi) — 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 vertical 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 71 km of trail with 5,530 m of ascent.
- Trail Running Shoes 78 m of climb per kilometre — grip and rock protection before cushioning.
- Race Nutrition 71 km of self-supported fuelling between aid stations.
- Hydration Vests Pole attachment and chest-strap stability on steep ground.
- Trekking Poles 5,530 m of ascent to walk up.
- GPS Watches Battery life first — a 71 km day outlasts most full-GPS modes.
Overview
The Endurancelife Classic Quarter, a 50-mile trail race, covers 71 km with 5530m of elevation gain, an average of 77.9m of climb per kilometre. This makes it a highly challenging course by the standards of 50-mile races.
With 249 finishers in its latest edition, this race has a larger field than 92% of its 652 peer 50-mile races. The entry fee for the June 6, 2026 race is £75. Starting at Lizard Point and finishing at Land's End, the course follows the South West Coast Path.
Similar races
Other 50 mi trail ultras, closest in distance first.