Ultra Running Hub Hope, United Kingdom · Saturday, September 26, 2026
Fixed Distance 50K
Ladybower Reservoir 50k Ultra
Race completed
52 km Distance
1,490 m Climbing
4.8 Grit · Challenging
What the course asks
Climbing rate 29 m / km
Rolling. Moderate undulations. Requires consistent effort across varying grades.
Time limit 11 hours
12:42 min/km average. Generous. Walkable throughout for most of the field. More forgiving than 61% of 50K races. Measured against 1087 races of the same distance. Cut-off calculator →
Field size ~785 Very large. Congested start, busy aid stations.
DUV results for the 2024 edition (51km) — finishers only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.
Typical conditions, September
Daytime high 17°C
Night low 9°C
Rainfall Mostly dry
Daylight 12 h 01 m of light
Regional 2001-2020 average for September — NASA POWER, grid elevation 151 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 52 km of trail with 1,490 m of ascent.
- Trail Running Shoes29 m of climb per kilometre — grip and rock protection before cushioning.
- Race Nutrition52 km of self-supported fuelling between aid stations.
- Hydration VestsPole attachment and chest-strap stability on steep ground.
- Trekking Poles1,490 m of ascent to walk up.
- GPS WatchesBattery life first — a 52 km day outlasts most full-GPS modes.
Similar races
Other 50K trail ultras, closest in distance first.