Ultra Running Hub Keswick, United Kingdom · Saturday, October 24, 2026
Fixed Distance 50 mi
Ultra England 50
24 days to go
87 km Distance
3,560 m Climbing
9.7 Grit · Elite / extreme
What the course asks
Climbing rate 41 m / km
Mountain. Significant climbing. Steep sections will require power hiking.
Time limit 20 hours
13:48 min/km average. Generous. Walkable throughout for most of the field. More forgiving than 82% of 50 mi races. Measured against 471 races of the same distance. Cut-off calculator →
Typical conditions, October
Daytime high 12°C
Night low 8°C
Rainfall Showers likely
Daylight 9 h 59 m of light
Regional 2001-2020 average for October — NASA POWER, grid elevation 164 m. Not a forecast.
The Aid Station
Course-specific beta from the community
This is a mountain course. Poles are highly recommended for the sustained climbs.
With trail terrain, choose a shoe with moderate cushioning for optimal performance.
Gear for this race
Chosen for 87 km of trail with 3,560 m of ascent.
- Trail Running Shoes 41 m of climb per kilometre — grip and rock protection before cushioning.
- Race Nutrition 87 km of self-supported fuelling between aid stations.
- Hydration Vests Pole attachment and chest-strap stability on steep ground.
- Trekking Poles 3,560 m of ascent to walk up.
- Headlamps A 20 h limit puts you out there after dark.
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