Ultra Running Hub Ealing, London, United Kingdom · Sunday, May 24, 2026
Queen of the Suburbs Ultra
What the course asks
Typical conditions, May
Regional 2001-2020 average for May — NASA POWER, grid elevation 73 m. Not a forecast.
The Aid Station
Course-specific beta from the community
This is a fast & flat 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 50 km of trail with 230 m of ascent.
- Trail Running Shoes 50 km of trail — cushioning that is still there in the last quarter.
- Race Nutrition 50 km of self-supported fuelling between aid stations.
- Hydration Vests Flask capacity for 50 km, without the bounce.
- GPS Watches Battery life first — a 50 km day outlasts most full-GPS modes.
Overview
The Queen of the Suburbs Ultra is a 50k trail race in Ealing, London, on May 24, 2026. The course features 230 meters of elevation gain, averaging 4.6 meters of climb per kilometer over its 50k distance. This makes it a flatter 50k race, with the elevation concentrated on a high point at Horsenden Hill.
With a 10-hour time limit, runners must maintain a pace faster than 12 minutes per kilometer. This cutoff is tighter than 42% of 50k races in a peer group of 1008 events, leaving less margin than most for extended stops or slower sections. The £95 entry fee allows runners to experience a single circular loop mainly off-road, utilising footpaths, tow paths, trails, and parks within the borough.
Similar races
Other 50K trail ultras, closest in distance first.