Ultra Running Hub Graffham, United Kingdom · Saturday, November 14, 2026
Fixed Distance 50K
Five Trails Ultra 50km
41 days away
50 km Distance
1,160 m Climbing
4.2 Grit · Challenging
What the course asks
Climbing rate 23 m / km
Rolling. Moderate undulations. Requires consistent effort across varying grades.
Time limit 10 hours
12:00 min/km average. Comfortable. Room to walk the climbs and stop at aid. About average for a 50K. Measured against 1038 races of the same distance. Cut-off calculator →
Field size ~89 Mid-sized. Company early, well spread out by halfway.
DUV results for the 2025 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, November
Daytime high 11°C
Night low 6°C
Rainfall Mostly dry
Daylight 9 h 03 m of light
Regional 2001-2020 average for November — NASA POWER, grid elevation 51 m. Not a forecast.
Results history
| Year | Race | Finishers | Men's winner | Women's winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 50km | 89 | Neil Kirby · 04:03:21 | Sophie Biggs · 04:54:01 |
| 2024 | 50km | 61 | James Whetman · 04:18:00 | Megan Crane · 05:04:07 |
| 2023 | 50km | 66 | Anthony Light · 04:41:03 | Jodie-May Gauld · 05:11:33 |
The field grew 46% between 2024 (61) and 2025 (89). 30% of the 2025 field were women.
DUV results for the 2025 edition (50km) — finishers only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.
Course notes
- terrain This is a rolling course. Expect fast, runnable sections where rhythm is key.
- gear With trail terrain, choose a shoe with moderate cushioning for optimal performance.
Gear for this race
Chosen for 50 km of trail with 1,160 m of ascent.
- Trail Running Shoes 23 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 1,160 m of ascent to walk up.
- GPS Watches Battery life first — a 50 km day outlasts most full-GPS modes.
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