Ultra Running Hub Winchcombe, United Kingdom · Saturday, May 16, 2026
Fixed Distance 50K
Maverick Cotswolds Trail
Race completed
51 km Distance
1,380 m Climbing
4.6 Grit · Challenging
What the course asks
Climbing rate 27 m / km
Rolling. Moderate undulations. Requires consistent effort across varying grades.
Typical conditions, May
Daytime high 16°C
Night low 7°C
Rainfall Mostly dry
Daylight 15 h 40 m of light
Regional 2001-2020 average for May — NASA POWER, grid elevation 121 m. Not a forecast.
The Aid Station
Course-specific beta from the community
This is a rolling course. Expect fast, runnable sections where rhythm is key.
With trail terrain, choose a shoe with moderate cushioning for optimal performance.
Gear for this race
Chosen for 51 km of trail with 1,380 m of ascent.
- Trail Running Shoes 27 m of climb per kilometre — grip and rock protection before cushioning.
- Race Nutrition 51 km of self-supported fuelling between aid stations.
- Hydration Vests Pole attachment and chest-strap stability on steep ground.
- Trekking Poles 1,380 m of ascent to walk up.
- GPS Watches Battery life first — a 51 km day outlasts most full-GPS modes.
Similar races
Other 50K trail ultras, closest in distance first.