Maverick Kielder Forest Gravel 50km

Race completed

50 km Distance

1,170 m Climbing

4.3 Grit · Challenging

55.2265° N, 2.5725° W © OpenFreeMap © OpenMapTiles Data from OpenStreetMap

What the course asks

Climbing rate 23 m / km Rolling. Moderate undulations. Requires consistent effort across varying grades.

Time limit 8.5 hours 10:12 min/km average. Tight. Sustained running. Long aid-station stops will cost you. Tighter than 76% of 50K races. Measured against 1038 races of the same distance. Cut-off calculator →

Typical conditions, September

Daytime high 15°C

Night low 8°C

Rainfall Mostly dry

Daylight 13 h 35 m of light

Regional 2001-2020 average for September — NASA POWER, grid elevation 261 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 50 km of trail with 1,170 m of ascent.

Trail Running Shoes 23 m of climb per kilometre — grip and rock protection before cushioning.
Race Nutrition 50 km of self-supported fuelling between aid stations.
Hydration Vests Pole attachment and chest-strap stability on steep ground.
Trekking Poles 1,170 m of ascent to walk up.
GPS Watches Battery life first — a 50 km day outlasts most full-GPS modes.

Brooks

Catamount 3

RunRepeat found the Brooks Catamount 3 to have a cozier upper that enhances the overall fit, though breathability and durability could be better. iRunFar noted…

★★★★★ 4.5

Salomon

Sense Ride 5

RunRepeat found the Salomon Sense Ride 5 to have immaculate lockdown and a smooth and stable ride, making it confident on moderate trails and steep downhills. I…

★★★★★ 4.5

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