Upminster, United Kingdom · Saturday, September 12, 2026

Fixed Distance 50mi

The C2C Essex Ultra 50mi

21 days to go

80 km Distance

180 m Climbing

4.3 Grit · Challenging

What the course asks

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

The Aid Station

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⛰️ terrain

This is a fast & flat 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 80 km of trail with 180 m of ascent.

Trail Running Shoes80 km of trail — cushioning that is still there in the last quarter.
Race Nutrition80 km of self-supported fuelling between aid stations.
Hydration VestsFlask capacity for 80 km, without the bounce.
Headlamps80 km almost certainly means running into the night.
GPS WatchesBattery life first — a 80 km day outlasts most full-GPS modes.

Salomon

Ultra Glide 4

$159.95 ★★★★★ 4.6

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Asics

Trabuco Max 3

★★★★★ 4.6

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Tailwind

Endurance Fuel

All-in-one calorie and electrolyte drink mix. 200 calories per serving.

$25 ★★★★★ 4.8

Nathan

VaporKrar 12L

12L race vest co-designed with ultra champion Rob Krar, with insulated bladder pocket.

$170 ★★★★★ 4.6

Nitecore

UT32

Dual-beam trail running headlamp (1100 lumens) with spot and flood beams.

$100 ★★★★★ 4.5

COROS

APEX 2 Pro

GPS running watch with 75-hour GPS battery, topo maps, and training metrics.

$500 ★★★★★ 4.7

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