Marsden, United Kingdom · Saturday, November 28, 2026

Fixed Distance 50 mi

Stanza Stones 50 Mile Ultra

73 days away

80 km Distance

6,800 m Climbing

10.0 Grit · Elite / extreme

53.6000° N, 1.9167° W© OpenFreeMap © OpenMapTiles Data from OpenStreetMap

What the course asks

Climbing rate 85 m / km Vertical. Extreme verticality. This is a technical mountain course with sustained steep grades.

Field size ~106 Mid-sized. Company early, well spread out by halfway.

DUV results for the 2024 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, November

Daytime high 8°C

Night low 3°C

Rainfall Showers likely

Daylight 8 h 00 m of light

Regional 2001-2020 average for November — NASA POWER, grid elevation 176 m. Not a forecast.

The Aid Station

Course-specific beta from the community

⛰️ terrain

This is a vertical course. Poles are highly recommended for the sustained climbs.

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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 80 km of trail with 6,800 m of ascent.

Trail Running Shoes85 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 Poles6,800 m of ascent to walk up.
Headlamps80 km almost certainly means running into the night.

Asics

Trabuco Max 3

★★★★★ 4.6

Brooks

Catamount 3

RunRepeat found the Brooks Catamount 3 to have a cozier upper that enhances the overall fit, though breathability and durability could be better. iRunFar noted…

★★★★★ 4.5

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