Ultra Running Hub Reading, United Kingdom · Sunday, May 10, 2026
Goring Gap Run 52 km Ultra
What the course asks
DUV results for the 2023 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, May
Regional 2001-2020 average for May — NASA POWER, grid elevation 112 m. Not a forecast.
Results history
| Year | Race | Finishers | Men's winner | Women's winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 50km | 374 | Ben Selwood · 03:53:42 | Sophie Carter · 04:33:39 |
| 2022 | 50km | 335 | Gwilym Satchell · 03:55:32 | Sophie Carter · 04:23:31 |
| 2021 | 50km | 363 | Jake Lane · 03:58:34 | Alex Lane · 04:27:17 |
The field grew 12% between 2022 (335) and 2023 (374). 40% of the 2023 field were women.
DUV results for the 2023 edition (50km) — 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 52 km of trail with 285 m of ascent.
- Trail Running Shoes 52 km of trail — cushioning that is still there in the last quarter.
- Race Nutrition 52 km of self-supported fuelling between aid stations.
- Hydration Vests Flask capacity for 52 km, without the bounce.
- GPS Watches Battery life first — a 52 km day outlasts most full-GPS modes.
Overview
The Goring Gap Run 52 km Ultra, organised by Race Solutions, is a fixed-distance trail race in Reading, United Kingdom. With 374 finishers in its latest 2023 edition, this 52 km race draws a larger field than 96% of 50k races.
Runners face 285 meters of elevation gain over the 52 km course, averaging 5.5 meters of climb per kilometer. The 8.5-hour time limit imposes a tighter cutoff than 80% of 50k races, requiring runners to maintain a pace faster than 9.8 minutes per kilometer. The course uses public footpaths, quiet lanes, and village roads.
Similar races
Other 50K trail ultras, closest in distance first.