Maldon M30

Race completed

48 km Distance

1,940 m Climbing

5.3 Grit · Challenging

51.7135° N, 0.6669° E © OpenFreeMap © OpenMapTiles Data from OpenStreetMap

What the course asks

Climbing rate 40 m / km Mountain. Significant climbing. Steep sections will require power hiking.

Time limit 9 hours 11:15 min/km average. Generous. Walkable throughout for most of the field. About average for a 50K. Measured against 982 races of the same distance. Cut-off calculator →

Typical conditions, June

Daytime high 19°C

Night low 12°C

Rainfall Mostly dry

Daylight 16 h 41 m of light

Regional 2001-2020 average for June — NASA POWER, grid elevation 38 m. Not a forecast.

The Aid Station

Course-specific beta from the community

⛰️ terrain

This is a mountain 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 48 km of trail with 1,940 m of ascent.

Trail Running Shoes 40 m of climb per kilometre — grip and rock protection before cushioning.
Race Nutrition 48 km of self-supported fuelling between aid stations.
Hydration Vests Pole attachment and chest-strap stability on steep ground.
Trekking Poles 1,940 m of ascent to walk up.
GPS Watches Battery life first — a 48 km day outlasts most full-GPS modes.