Ultra Running Hub Eastbourne, United Kingdom · Saturday, October 24, 2026
Fixed Distance 50K
Beachy Head Ultra
Race completed
52.6 km Distance
1,500 m Climbing
4.9 Grit · Challenging
What the course asks
Climbing rate 29 m / km
Rolling. Moderate undulations. Requires consistent effort across varying grades.
Time limit 8 hours
9:08 min/km average. Comfortable. Room to walk the climbs and stop at aid. Among the tightest 50K cut-offs we track. Measured against 1087 races of the same distance. Cut-off calculator →
Field size ~215 Large. Rarely out of sight of another runner.
DUV results for the 2023 edition (52km) — finishers only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.
Typical conditions, October
Daytime high 15°C
Night low 9°C
Rainfall Mostly dry
Daylight 10 h 16 m of light
Regional 2001-2025 average for October — NASA POWER, grid elevation 55 m. Not a forecast.
The Aid Station
Course-specific beta from the community
This is a rolling course. Expect fast, runnable sections where rhythm is key.
With trail terrain, choose a shoe with moderate cushioning for optimal performance.
Gear for this race
Chosen for 53 km of trail with 1,500 m of ascent.
- Trail Running Shoes29 m of climb per kilometre — grip and rock protection before cushioning.
- Race Nutrition53 km of self-supported fuelling between aid stations.
- Hydration VestsPole attachment and chest-strap stability on steep ground.
- Trekking Poles1,500 m of ascent to walk up.
- GPS WatchesBattery life first — a 53 km day outlasts most full-GPS modes.
Course Notes
The Beachy Head Ultra encorporates the full Beachy Head Marathon course, followed by the Beachy Head 10k course.
Similar races
Other 50K trail ultras, closest in distance first.