The C2C Essex Ultra 50mi

Race completed

80 km Distance

180 m Climbing

4.3 Grit · Challenging

51.5559° N, 0.2556° E © OpenFreeMap © OpenMapTiles Data from OpenStreetMap

What the course asks

Climbing rate 2 m / km Fast & Flat. This course is relatively flat and fast. Ideal for PB attempts.

Daytime high 20°C

Night low 10°C

Rainfall Mostly dry

Daylight 12 h 56 m of light

Regional 2001-2020 average for September — NASA POWER, grid elevation 73 m. Not a forecast.

terrain This is a fast & flat course. Expect fast, runnable sections where rhythm is key.
gear With trail terrain, choose a shoe with moderate cushioning for optimal performance.

Chosen for 80 km of trail with 180 m of ascent.

Trail Running Shoes 80 km of trail — cushioning that is still there in the last quarter.
Race Nutrition 80 km of self-supported fuelling between aid stations.
Hydration Vests Flask capacity for 80 km, without the bounce.
Headlamps 80 km almost certainly means running into the night.
GPS Watches Battery life first — a 80 km day outlasts most full-GPS modes.