Ultra Running Hub Hebden Bridge, United Kingdom · Saturday, August 1, 2026
Fixed Distance 50K
She Strides Ultra 50k
Race completed
50 km Distance
5,000 m Climbing
10.0 Grit · Elite / extreme
What the course asks
Climbing rate 100 m / km
Vertical. Extreme verticality. This is a technical mountain course with sustained steep grades.
Time limit 10 hours
12:00 min/km average. Generous. Walkable throughout for most of the field. About average for a 50K. Measured against 1007 races of the same distance. Cut-off calculator →
Typical conditions, August
Daytime high 19°C
Night low 11°C
Rainfall Showers likely
Daylight 15 h 47 m of light
Regional 2001-2020 average for August — NASA POWER, grid elevation 176 m. Not a forecast.
The Aid Station
Course-specific beta from the community
This is a vertical course. Poles are highly recommended for the sustained climbs.
With trail terrain, choose a shoe with moderate cushioning for optimal performance.
Gear for this race
Chosen for 50 km of trail with 5,000 m of ascent.
- Trail Running Shoes100 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 Poles5,000 m of ascent to walk up.
- GPS WatchesBattery life first — a 50 km day outlasts most full-GPS modes.
Similar races
Other 50K trail ultras, closest in distance first.