Hope, United Kingdom · Saturday, September 26, 2026

Fixed Distance 50K

Ladybower Reservoir 50k Ultra

29 days to go

52 km Distance

1,490 m Climbing

4.8 Grit · Challenging

What the course asks

Climbing rate 29 m / km Rolling. Moderate undulations. Requires consistent effort across varying grades.

Time limit 11 hours 12:42 min/km average. Generous. Walkable throughout for most of the field. About average for a 50K. Measured against 962 races of the same distance. Cut-off calculator →

Field size ~785 Very large. Congested start, busy aid stations.

DUV results for the 2024 edition (51km) — 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

⛰️ terrain

This is a rolling course. Expect fast, runnable sections where rhythm is key.

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👟 gear

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

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Gear for this race

Chosen for 52 km of trail with 1,490 m of ascent.

Trail Running Shoes 29 m of climb per kilometre — grip and rock protection before cushioning.
Race Nutrition 52 km of self-supported fuelling between aid stations.
Hydration Vests Pole attachment and chest-strap stability on steep ground.
Trekking Poles 1,490 m of ascent to walk up.
GPS Watches Battery life first — a 52 km day outlasts most full-GPS modes.