Leek, United Kingdom · Sunday, July 5, 2026

Fixed Distance 50K

Tittesworth 50k Ultra

Race completed

49 km Distance

1,485 m Climbing

4.7 Grit · Challenging

53.1043° N, 2.0221° 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 10 hours 12:15 min/km average. Comfortable. Room to walk the climbs and stop at aid. About average for a 50K. Measured against 1058 races of the same distance. Cut-off calculator →

Field size ~164 Mid-sized. Company early, well spread out by halfway.

DUV results for the 2024 edition (49km) — finishers only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.

Typical conditions, July

Daytime high 20°C

Night low 11°C

Rainfall Mostly dry

Daylight 16 h 48 m of light

Regional 2001-2020 average for July — NASA POWER, grid elevation 137 m. Not a forecast.

Results history

Year	Race	Finishers	Men's winner	Women's winner
2024	49km	164	Carl Everall · 04:10:16	Gemma Hillier-Moses · 04:43:00
2023	50km	142	Carl Everall · 04:29:34	Pollyanne Veasey-French · 05:23:46
2022	50km	39	Carl Everall · 04:39:38	Clare Gough · 06:23:54

The field grew 15% between 2023 (142) and 2024 (164). 29% of the 2024 field were women.

DUV results for the 2024 edition (49km) — finishers only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.

Course notes

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

Gear for this race

Chosen for 49 km of trail with 1,485 m of ascent.

Trail Running Shoes 30 m of climb per kilometre — grip and rock protection before cushioning.
Race Nutrition 49 km of self-supported fuelling between aid stations.
Hydration Vests Pole attachment and chest-strap stability on steep ground.
Trekking Poles 1,485 m of ascent to walk up.
GPS Watches Battery life first — a 49 km day outlasts most full-GPS modes.

New Balance

Sense Ride 5

RunRepeat found the Salomon Sense Ride 5 to have immaculate lockdown and a smooth and stable ride, making it confident on moderate trails and steep downhills. I…

★★★★★ 4.5

Tailwind

Endurance Fuel

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

$25 ★★★★★ 4.8

Salomon

ADV Skin 12

Industry-standard 12L race vest with front flask pockets and minimal bounce.

$180 ★★★★★ 4.8

Black Diamond

Distance FLZ

Lightweight folding trekking poles with FlickLock Z adjustment. 340g per pole.

$170 ★★★★★ 4.7

Garmin

Enduro 3

Ultra-endurance GPS watch with solar charging and 300+ hour battery in GPS mode.

$900 ★★★★★ 4.8

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Overview

The Tittesworth 50k Ultra in Leek, United Kingdom, has been a fixed-format trail race in July since 2022. The 49-kilometer course covers 1485 meters of elevation gain, which at 30.3 meters of climb per kilometer makes it a hilly challenge. A time limit of 10 hours means a cutoff pace of 12.2 minutes per kilometer, more generous than 58% of 50k cut-offs, allowing for a steady pace throughout.

The race has run for 3 editions, with 164 finishers in its 2024 edition. It has a bigger field than 88% of 50k races, making it one of the larger events in its category. Run by RunThrough Events, the entry fee for this 50k ultra has been between £73 and £75.

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