Ultra Running Hub Horndean, United Kingdom · Saturday, October 3, 2026
Fixed Distance 50K
Maverick South Downs Trail
4 days to go
51 km Distance
1,290 m Climbing
4.5 Grit · Challenging
What the course asks
Climbing rate 25 m / km
Rolling. Moderate undulations. Requires consistent effort across varying grades.
Time limit 9 hours
10:35 min/km average. Generous. Walkable throughout for most of the field. Tighter than 72% of 50K races. Measured against 1034 races of the same distance. Cut-off calculator →
Field size ~161 Mid-sized. Company early, well spread out by halfway.
DUV results for the 2024 edition (51km) — finishers only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.
Results history
| Year | Race | Finishers | Men's winner | Women's winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 51km | 161 | Rob Hall · 04:11:09 | Kaitlynn Saldanha · 04:43:33 |
| 2023 | 51km | 140 | Edward Hillyer · 04:02:52 | Josephine Nye · 04:42:15 |
| 2022 | 53km | 152 | Lewis Ryan · 03:51:01 | Charlotte Brittain · 04:44:15 |
| 2021 | 50km | 142 | Daegan Beaumont · 04:18:58 | Imogen Ainsworth · 04:34:51 |
The field grew 15% between 2023 (140) and 2024 (161). 24% of the 2024 field were women.
DUV results for the 2024 edition (51km) — 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
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 1,290 m of ascent.
- Trail Running Shoes 25 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 1,290 m of ascent to walk up.
- GPS Watches Battery life first — a 51 km day outlasts most full-GPS modes.
Similar races
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