Ultra Running Hub Blackburn, United Kingdom · Saturday, May 23, 2026
Fixed Distance 50K
Panopticons Ultra
Race completed
52 km Distance
1,430 m Climbing
4.7 Grit · Challenging
What the course asks
Climbing rate 28 m / km
Rolling. Moderate undulations. Requires consistent effort across varying grades.
Time limit 10 hours
11:32 min/km average. Generous. Walkable throughout for most of the field. About average for a 50K. Measured against 982 races of the same distance. Cut-off calculator →
Typical conditions, May
Daytime high 15°C
Night low 7°C
Rainfall Mostly dry
Daylight 16 h 18 m of light
Regional 2001-2020 average for May — NASA POWER, grid elevation 127 m. Not a forecast.
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 52 km of trail with 1,430 m of ascent.
- Trail Running Shoes 28 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 1,430 m of ascent to walk up.
- GPS Watches Battery life first — a 52 km day outlasts most full-GPS modes.
Course Notes
The route passes through the towns of East Lancashire’s industrial heritage and takes in parts of Pennine Way, Rossendale Way and Pennine Bridleway through the gentle rolling hills of the local countryside for a manageable challenge on your day out.
Similar races
Other 50K trail ultras, closest in distance first.