Maldon M50

Race completed

80 km Distance

3,270 m Climbing

8.9 Grit · Elite / extreme

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

What the course asks

Climbing rate 41 m / km Mountain. Significant climbing. Steep sections will require power hiking.

Time limit 16 hours 12:00 min/km average. Generous. Walkable throughout for most of the field. About average for a 50 mi. Measured against 445 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. Poles are highly recommended for the sustained climbs.

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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 80 km of trail with 3,270 m of ascent.

Trail Running Shoes 41 m of climb per kilometre — grip and rock protection before cushioning.
Race Nutrition 80 km of self-supported fuelling between aid stations.
Hydration Vests Pole attachment and chest-strap stability on steep ground.
Trekking Poles 3,270 m of ascent to walk up.
Headlamps A 16 h limit puts you out there after dark.