Ultra Running Hub Belstone, United Kingdom · Saturday, August 1, 2026
Fixed Distance 50K
Big Day out - The Crossing
Race completed
53 km Distance
1,120 m Climbing
4.3 Grit · Challenging
What the course asks
Climbing rate 21 m / km
Rolling. Moderate undulations. Requires consistent effort across varying grades.
Time limit 10.5 hours
11:53 min/km average. Generous. Walkable throughout for most of the field. About average for a 50K. Measured against 1007 races of the same distance. Cut-off calculator →
Field size ~112 Mid-sized. Company early, well spread out by halfway.
DUV results for the 2023 edition (33.5mi) — finishers only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.
Typical conditions, August
Daytime high 19°C
Night low 13°C
Rainfall Mostly dry
Daylight 15 h 22 m of light
Regional 2001-2020 average for August — NASA POWER, grid elevation 94 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 1,120 m of ascent.
- Trail Running Shoes21 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 Poles1,120 m of ascent to walk up.
- GPS WatchesBattery life first — a 53 km day outlasts most full-GPS modes.
Similar races
Other 50K trail ultras, closest in distance first.