Ultra Running Hub Maldon, United Kingdom · Saturday, June 20, 2026
Maldon M50
What the course asks
Typical conditions, June
Regional 2001-2020 average for June — NASA POWER, grid elevation 38 m. Not a forecast.
Course notes
- terrain This is a mountain course. Poles are highly recommended for the sustained climbs.
- gear With trail terrain, choose a shoe with moderate cushioning for optimal performance.
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.
Overview
Staged by Top Day Events in Maldon, United Kingdom, this 80 km trail race packed 3270 metres of ascent across the route, working out to 40.9 metres of climb per kilometre. That sustained grade meant participants spent significant energy negotiating steep gradients rather than cruising flat trails.
With a 16-hour limit, the required minimum pace was 12 minutes per kilometre. Against 475 peers in the 50mi bracket, the cut-off proved more generous than 63% of races and tighter than 37%, affording runners enough buffer to handle the heavy climbing without relentless time pressure.
Similar races
Other 50 mi trail ultras, closest in distance first.