Mickleham, United Kingdom · Saturday, November 21, 2026

Fixed Distance 50 mi

Copthorne 50mi

66 days away

82 km Distance

11,300 m Climbing

10.0 Grit · Elite / extreme

51.2649° N, 0.3206° W© OpenFreeMap © OpenMapTiles Data from OpenStreetMap

What the course asks

Climbing rate 138 m / km Vertical. Extreme verticality. This is a technical mountain course with sustained steep grades.

Time limit 15 hours 10:59 min/km average. Generous. Walkable throughout for most of the field. About average for a 50 mi. Measured against 455 races of the same distance. Cut-off calculator →

Field size ~17 Tiny. You will run alone for most of it.

DUV results for the 2025 edition (51mi) — 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 10°C

Night low 4°C

Rainfall Mostly dry

Daylight 8 h 40 m of light

Regional 2001-2020 average for November — NASA POWER, grid elevation 87 m. Not a forecast.

The Aid Station

Course-specific beta from the community

⛰️ terrain

This is a vertical course. Poles are highly recommended for the sustained climbs.

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👟 gear

With trail terrain, choose a shoe with moderate cushioning for optimal performance.

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Gear for this race

Chosen for 82 km of trail with 11,300 m of ascent.

Trail Running Shoes138 m of climb per kilometre — grip and rock protection before cushioning.
Race Nutrition82 km of self-supported fuelling between aid stations.
Hydration VestsPole attachment and chest-strap stability on steep ground.
Trekking Poles11,300 m of ascent to walk up.
HeadlampsA 15 h limit puts you out there after dark.

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