Grasmere, United Kingdom · Saturday, September 19, 2026

Fixed Distance 50K

Maverick Lakes X-Trail 52km

22 days to go

52 km Distance

2,858 m Climbing

6.9 Grit · Hardcore

What the course asks

Climbing rate 55 m / km Mountain. Significant climbing. Steep sections will require power hiking.

Time limit 11 hours 12:42 min/km average. Generous. Walkable throughout for most of the field. About average for a 50K. Measured against 962 races of the same distance. Cut-off calculator →

Field size ~114 Mid-sized. Company early, well spread out by halfway.

DUV results for the 2024 edition (52km) — finishers only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.

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 52 km of trail with 2,858 m of ascent.

Trail Running Shoes 55 m of climb per kilometre — grip and rock protection before cushioning.
Race Nutrition 52 km of self-supported fuelling between aid stations.
Hydration Vests Pole attachment and chest-strap stability on steep ground.
Trekking Poles 2,858 m of ascent to walk up.
GPS Watches Battery life first — a 52 km day outlasts most full-GPS modes.