Holy Island, United Kingdom · Saturday, September 26, 2026

Fixed Distance 50K

Pilgrims Ultra 50 km

Race completed

50 km Distance

1,700 m Climbing

5.1 Grit · Challenging

55.6785° N, 1.7937° W© OpenFreeMap © OpenMapTiles Data from OpenStreetMap

What the course asks

Climbing rate 34 m / km Rolling. Moderate undulations. Requires consistent effort across varying grades.

Time limit 8 hours 9:36 min/km average. Comfortable. Room to walk the climbs and stop at aid. Tighter than 88% of 50K races. Measured against 1087 races of the same distance. Cut-off calculator →

Field size ~118 Mid-sized. Company early, well spread out by halfway.

DUV results for the 2025 edition (50km) — 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 15°C

Night low 10°C

Rainfall Mostly dry

Daylight 12 h 01 m of light

Regional 2001-2020 average for September — NASA POWER, grid elevation 102 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.

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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 50 km of trail with 1,700 m of ascent.

Trail Running Shoes34 m of climb per kilometre — grip and rock protection before cushioning.
Race Nutrition50 km of self-supported fuelling between aid stations.
Hydration VestsPole attachment and chest-strap stability on steep ground.
Trekking Poles1,700 m of ascent to walk up.
GPS WatchesBattery life first — a 50 km day outlasts most full-GPS modes.

Salomon

Sense Ride 5

RunRepeat found the Salomon Sense Ride 5 to have immaculate lockdown and a smooth and stable ride, making it confident on moderate trails and steep downhills. I…

★★★★★ 4.5

Adidas

Terrex Agravic Speed Ultra

RunRepeat found the Adidas Terrex Agravic Speed Ultra to be perfect for midfoot and forefoot strikers, while iRunFar noted that the shoe feels incredibly effici…

★★★★★ 4.5

Tailwind

Endurance Fuel

All-in-one calorie and electrolyte drink mix. 200 calories per serving.

$25 ★★★★★ 4.8

Nathan

VaporKrar 12L

12L race vest co-designed with ultra champion Rob Krar, with insulated bladder pocket.

$170 ★★★★★ 4.6

Komperdell

Carbon Ultralight Vario 4

4-section folding carbon poles with compact pack size for mandatory gear.

$160 ★★★★★ 4.5

Garmin

Enduro 3

Ultra-endurance GPS watch with solar charging and 300+ hour battery in GPS mode.

$900 ★★★★★ 4.8

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Course Notes

The Holy Island of Lindisfarne is the starting point for the 50K race. Once you depart the Aid Station in the shadow of the mighty Bamburgh Castle you’ll be hugging the dramatic coastline with its breathtaking beaches before finishing at the famous f

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