Ultra Running Hub Horndean, United Kingdom · Saturday, October 3, 2026
Fixed Distance 50K
Maverick South Downs Trail
Race completed
51 km Distance
1,290 m Climbing
4.5 Grit · Challenging
What the course asks
Climbing rate 25 m / km
Rolling. Moderate undulations. Requires consistent effort across varying grades.
Time limit 9 hours
10:35 min/km average. Generous. Walkable throughout for most of the field. Tighter than 71% of 50K races. Measured against 1087 races of the same distance. Cut-off calculator →
Field size ~161 Mid-sized. Company early, well spread out by halfway.
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, October
Daytime high 15°C
Night low 8°C
Rainfall Mostly dry
Daylight 11 h 35 m of light
Regional 2001-2020 average for October — NASA POWER, grid elevation 62 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 51 km of trail with 1,290 m of ascent.
- Trail Running Shoes25 m of climb per kilometre — grip and rock protection before cushioning.
- Race Nutrition51 km of self-supported fuelling between aid stations.
- Hydration VestsPole attachment and chest-strap stability on steep ground.
- Trekking Poles1,290 m of ascent to walk up.
- GPS WatchesBattery life first — a 51 km day outlasts most full-GPS modes.
Course Notes
Rolling Chalky downs, woodlands, and big climbs, perfect for your first Ultra
Similar races
Other 50K trail ultras, closest in distance first.