Kidsgrove, United Kingdom · Sunday, September 13, 2026

Trail 50k

Gritstone Grind 34 Miles

23 days to go

55 km Distance

not publishedn/a Climbing

2.8 est Grit · Entry level

Calculated from 55 km alone — the organiser has not published an elevation profile. Read 2.8 as a floor, not a verdict.

The Aid Station

Course-specific beta from the community

👟 gear

With trail terrain, choose a shoe with moderate cushioning for optimal performance.

By UltraHub Expert

Chosen for 55 km of trail.

Trail Running Shoes55 km of trail — cushioning that is still there in the last quarter.
Race Nutrition55 km of self-supported fuelling between aid stations.
Hydration VestsFlask capacity for 55 km, without the bounce.
GPS WatchesBattery life first — a 55 km day outlasts most full-GPS modes.

Salomon

New Balance

Skratch Labs

Clean electrolyte drink mix with real fruit flavor. Low sugar.

Nathan

12L race vest co-designed with ultra champion Rob Krar, with insulated bladder pocket.

COROS

GPS running watch with 75-hour GPS battery, topo maps, and training metrics.

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