Ultra Running Hub Stirling, United Kingdom · Saturday, August 8, 2026
Fixed Distance 50K
Maverick Ochil Hills Trail 52km
Race completed
52 km Distance
2,070 m Climbing
5.7 Grit · Challenging
What the course asks
Climbing rate 40 m / km
Mountain. Significant climbing. Steep sections will require power hiking.
Time limit 9 hours
10:23 min/km average. Generous. Walkable throughout for most of the field. Tighter than 74% of 50K races. Measured against 1007 races of the same distance. Cut-off calculator →
Typical conditions, August
Daytime high 17°C
Night low 10°C
Rainfall Showers likely
Daylight 15 h 41 m of light
Regional 2001-2020 average for August — NASA POWER, grid elevation 177 m. Not a forecast.
The Aid Station
Course-specific beta from the community
This is a mountain 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 2,070 m of ascent.
- Trail Running Shoes40 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 Poles2,070 m of ascent to walk up.
- GPS WatchesBattery life first — a 52 km day outlasts most full-GPS modes.
Course Notes
Celebrating the Ochils, this trail running experience offers all levels of running terrain and difficulty across five distances, that offers all of the best mix of forest and fell running.
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