Pennine Barrier Ultra 50

Race completed

80 km Distance

2,593 m Climbing

7.9 Grit · Hardcore

54.0613° N, 2.1529° W© OpenFreeMap © OpenMapTiles Data from OpenStreetMap

What the course asks

Climbing rate 32 m / km Rolling. Moderate undulations. Requires consistent effort across varying grades.

Time limit 18 hours 13:30 min/km average. Generous. Walkable throughout for most of the field. More forgiving than 78% of 50 mi races. Measured against 455 races of the same distance. Cut-off calculator →

Field size ~553 Large. Rarely out of sight of another runner.

DUV results for the 2026 edition (50mi) — finishers only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.

Typical conditions, May

Daytime high 14°C

Night low 6°C

Rainfall Mostly dry

Daylight 15 h 08 m of light

Regional 2001-2020 average for May — NASA POWER, grid elevation 234 m. Not a forecast.

The Aid Station

Course-specific beta from the community

⛰️ terrain

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

By UltraHub Expert

👟 gear

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

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Gear for this race

Chosen for 80 km of trail with 2,593 m of ascent.

Trail Running Shoes32 m of climb per kilometre — grip and rock protection before cushioning.
Race Nutrition80 km of self-supported fuelling between aid stations.
Hydration VestsPole attachment and chest-strap stability on steep ground.
Trekking Poles2,593 m of ascent to walk up.
HeadlampsA 18 h limit puts you out there after dark.

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