Ultra Running Hub Leeds, United Kingdom · Sunday, May 31, 2026
Ruddy Rothwells Cakeathon
Calculated from 48 km alone — the organiser has not published an elevation profile. Read 2.4 as a floor, not a verdict.
What the course asks
DUV results for the 2025 edition (30mi) — finishers only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.
Typical conditions, May
Regional 2001-2020 average for May — NASA POWER, grid elevation 75 m. Not a forecast.
Results history
| Year | Race | Finishers | Men's winner | Women's winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 30mi | 4 | Alan Nemeth · 04:36:09 | Gail Jamieson · 05:41:48 |
| 2024 | 30mi | 2 | Stephen Wain · 06:19:52 | — |
The field grew 100% between 2024 (2) and 2025 (4). 25% of the 2025 field were women.
DUV results for the 2025 edition (30mi) — 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
With trail terrain, choose a shoe with moderate cushioning for optimal performance.
Gear for this race
Chosen for 48 km of trail.
- Trail Running Shoes 48 km of trail — cushioning that is still there in the last quarter.
- Race Nutrition 48 km of self-supported fuelling between aid stations.
- Hydration Vests Flask capacity for 48 km, without the bounce.
- GPS Watches Battery life first — a 48 km day outlasts most full-GPS modes.
Similar races
Other 50K trail ultras, closest in distance first.