Glentress, United Kingdom · Sunday, November 15, 2026

Fixed Distance 50K

Tweed Valley Ultra 50km

4 days to go

50 km Distance

1,140 m Climbing

4.2 Grit · Challenging

55.8521° N, 2.1886° W © OpenFreeMap © OpenMapTiles Data from OpenStreetMap

What the course asks

Climbing rate 23 m / km Rolling. Moderate undulations. Requires consistent effort across varying grades.

Time limit 9 hours 10:48 min/km average. Firm. Room to walk the climbs and stop at aid. About average for a 50K. Measured against 1090 races of the same distance. Cut-off calculator →

Field size ~97 Mid-sized. Company early, well spread out by halfway.

DUV results for the 2024 edition (50km) — finishers only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.

Typical conditions, November

Daytime high 9°C

Night low 6°C

Rainfall Mostly dry

Daylight 8 h 21 m of light

Regional 2001-2025 average for November — NASA POWER, grid elevation 71 m. Not a forecast.

Results history

Year	Race	Finishers	Men's winner	Women's winner
2024	50km	97	Andrew Campbell · 04:12:46	Zsofia Gorka · 04:48:32
2022	50km	88	Adam Gray · 03:58:15	Tana Reid · 05:03:13
2021	50km	86	Lindsay Cockburn · 04:03:13	Alison McGill · 04:29:23
2019	50.2km	124	Donald Mcpartlin · 03:45:23	Sophie Mullins · 04:22:17
2018	50km	92	Donald Mcpartlin · 03:51:59	Rachel Normand · 04:19:28
2017	50km	67	Ben Hamilton · 03:46:37	Lucja Leonard · 05:01:52

The field grew 10% between 2022 (88) and 2024 (97). 44% of the 2024 field were women.

DUV results for the 2024 edition (50km) — 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 50 km of trail with 1,140 m of ascent.

Trail Running Shoes 23 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 1,140 m of ascent to walk up.
GPS Watches Battery life first — a 50 km day outlasts most full-GPS modes.

La Sportiva

Prodigio Pro

RunRepeat found the La Sportiva Prodigio Pro to have a secure, locked-in fit due to its premium upper, and also praised the shoe's energetic ride, particularly…

$225 ★★★★★ 4.6

Adidas

Terrex Agravic Speed Ultra

RunRepeat found the Adidas Terrex Agravic Speed Ultra to be perfect for midfoot and forefoot strikers, while iRunFar noted that the shoe feels incredibly effici…

★★★★★ 4.5

Maurten

Gel 100

Hydrogel technology for 25g carbs per gel with minimal GI distress.

$3.5 ★★★★★ 4.7

Nathan

VaporKrar 12L

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

$170 ★★★★★ 4.6

Komperdell

Carbon Ultralight Vario 4

4-section folding carbon poles with compact pack size for mandatory gear.

$160 ★★★★★ 4.5

Suunto

Vertical

Titanium GPS watch with solar charging, offline maps, and 140-hour GPS battery.

$630 ★★★★★ 4.5

All gear guides →

Overview

The Tweed Valley Ultra 50km, organised by High Terrain Events, will take place on November 15, 2026, in Glentress, United Kingdom. This trail race covers a distance of 50 km with an elevation gain of 1140 meters, averaging 22.8 meters of climb per kilometer.

With a time limit of 9 hours, the cut-off is tighter than 64% of 50km races, requiring runners to maintain a pace faster than 10.8 minutes per kilometer to finish. The field size is bigger than 78% of 50km races.

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