Maverick Kendal Mountain 50km Ultra Run

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48 km Distance

1,060 m Climbing

4.0 Grit · Challenging

54.3268° N, 2.7476° W © OpenFreeMap © OpenMapTiles Data from OpenStreetMap

What the course asks

Climbing rate 22 m / km Rolling. Moderate undulations. Requires consistent effort across varying grades.

Typical conditions, November

Daytime high 7°C

Night low 3°C

Rainfall Showers likely

Daylight 8 h 14 m of light

Regional 2001-2025 average for November — NASA POWER, grid elevation 284 m. Not a forecast.

Course notes

terrain This is a rolling course. Expect fast, runnable sections where rhythm is key.
gear With trail terrain, choose a shoe with moderate cushioning for optimal performance.

Gear for this race

Chosen for 48 km of trail with 1,060 m of ascent.

Trail Running Shoes 22 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 1,060 m of ascent to walk up.
GPS Watches Battery life first — a 48 km day outlasts most full-GPS modes.

La Sportiva

Prodigio Pro

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New Balance