Ultra Running Hub Bakewell, United Kingdom · Saturday, May 30, 2026
Fixed Distance 50K
Maverick Peak District X-Trail 55km
Race completed
55 km Distance
1,210 m Climbing
4.6 Grit · Challenging
What the course asks
Climbing rate 22 m / km
Rolling. Moderate undulations. Requires consistent effort across varying grades.
Time limit 10 hours
10:55 min/km average. Firm. Room to walk the climbs and stop at aid. About average for a 50K. Measured against 1058 races of the same distance. Cut-off calculator →
Field size ~313 Large. Rarely out of sight of another runner.
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.
Typical conditions, May
Daytime high 16°C
Night low 6°C
Rainfall Mostly dry
Daylight 16 h 31 m of light
Regional 2001-2020 average for May — NASA POWER, grid elevation 137 m. Not a forecast.
Results history
| Year | Race | Finishers | Men's winner | Women's winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 52km | 313 | Mark Peart · 04:19:27 | Alice Bourne · 04:50:18 |
19% of the 2024 field were women.
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.
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 55 km of trail with 1,210 m of ascent.
- Trail Running Shoes 22 m of climb per kilometre — grip and rock protection before cushioning.
- Race Nutrition 55 km of self-supported fuelling between aid stations.
- Hydration Vests Pole attachment and chest-strap stability on steep ground.
- Trekking Poles 1,210 m of ascent to walk up.
- GPS Watches Battery life first — a 55 km day outlasts most full-GPS modes.
Similar races
Other 50K trail ultras, closest in distance first.