Ely, United Kingdom · Sunday, October 18, 2026

Fixed Distance 50 mi

Ely Tri Club Runfest Ultra

Race completed

66 km Distance

140 m Climbing

3.5 Grit · Challenging

52.3996° N, 0.2620° E© OpenFreeMap © OpenMapTiles Data from OpenStreetMap

What the course asks

Climbing rate 2 m / km Fast & Flat. This course is relatively flat and fast. Ideal for PB attempts.

Time limit 8.5 hours 7:44 min/km average. Firm. Sustained running. Long aid-station stops will cost you. Among the tightest 50 mi cut-offs we track. Measured against 486 races of the same distance. Cut-off calculator →

Field size ~36 Small. Long stretches with nobody in sight.

DUV results for the 2019 edition (42mi) — 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 7°C

Rainfall Mostly dry

Daylight 10 h 33 m of light

Regional 2001-2020 average for October — NASA POWER, grid elevation 26 m. Not a forecast.

The Aid Station

Course-specific beta from the community

⛰️ terrain

This is a fast & flat course. Expect fast, runnable sections where rhythm is key.

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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 66 km of trail with 140 m of ascent.

Trail Running Shoes66 km of trail — cushioning that is still there in the last quarter.
Race Nutrition66 km of self-supported fuelling between aid stations.
Hydration VestsFlask capacity for 66 km, without the bounce.
GPS WatchesBattery life first — a 66 km day outlasts most full-GPS modes.

New Balance

Fuel Cell Super Comp Trail

★★★★★ 4.5

Brooks

Catamount 3

RunRepeat found the Brooks Catamount 3 to have a cozier upper that enhances the overall fit, though breathability and durability could be better. iRunFar noted…

★★★★★ 4.5

Skratch Labs

Sport Hydration Mix

Clean electrolyte drink mix with real fruit flavor. Low sugar.

$20 ★★★★★ 4.5

Salomon

ADV Skin 12

Industry-standard 12L race vest with front flask pockets and minimal bounce.

$180 ★★★★★ 4.8

Suunto

Vertical

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

$630 ★★★★★ 4.5

All gear guides →

Course Notes

It’s flat, the route is well marked and there is support on the course. With a few obstacles (steps, stiles, cattle grids) along the way, this is more of an adventure / fun (yes you read right) course than one to chase a PB on.

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