South Downs 50k

Race completed

50 km Distance

1,490 m Climbing

4.7 Grit · Challenging

50.8807° N, 1.0304° W © OpenFreeMap © OpenMapTiles Data from OpenStreetMap

What the course asks

Climbing rate 30 m / km Rolling. Moderate undulations. Requires consistent effort across varying grades.

Time limit 11 hours 13:12 min/km average. Generous. Walkable throughout for most of the field. More forgiving than 62% of 50K races. Measured against 982 races of the same distance. Cut-off calculator →

Typical conditions, July

Daytime high 23°C

Night low 13°C

Rainfall Mostly dry

Daylight 15 h 41 m of light

Regional 2001-2020 average for July — NASA POWER, grid elevation 62 m. Not a forecast.

The Aid Station

Course-specific beta from the community

⛰️ terrain

This is a rolling course. Expect fast, runnable sections where rhythm is key.

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👟 gear

With trail terrain, choose a shoe with moderate cushioning for optimal performance.

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Gear for this race

Chosen for 50 km of trail with 1,490 m of ascent.

Trail Running Shoes 30 m of climb per kilometre — grip and rock protection before cushioning.
Race Nutrition 50 km of self-supported fuelling between aid stations.
Hydration Vests Pole attachment and chest-strap stability on steep ground.
Trekking Poles 1,490 m of ascent to walk up.
GPS Watches Battery life first — a 50 km day outlasts most full-GPS modes.