The C2C Essex Ultra 30mi

Race completed

48 km Distance

100 m Climbing

2.6 Grit · Entry level

51.4625° N, 0.3586° E© OpenFreeMap © OpenMapTiles Data from OpenStreetMap

What the course asks

Climbing rate 2 m / km Fast & Flat. This course is relatively flat and fast. Ideal for PB attempts.

Typical conditions, September

Daytime high 19°C

Night low 11°C

Rainfall Mostly dry

Daylight 12 h 56 m of light

Regional 2001-2020 average for September — NASA POWER, grid elevation 38 m. Not a forecast.

The Aid Station

Course-specific beta from the community

⛰️ terrain

This is a fast & flat 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 48 km of trail with 100 m of ascent.

Trail Running Shoes48 km of trail — cushioning that is still there in the last quarter.
Race Nutrition48 km of self-supported fuelling between aid stations.
Hydration VestsFlask capacity for 48 km, without the bounce.
GPS WatchesBattery life first — a 48 km day outlasts most full-GPS modes.

Adidas

Terrex Speed Ultra

RunRepeat found the Adidas Terrex Speed Ultra to have a grippy outsole and great lockdown, while iRunFar noted that the shoe works on a variety of trail conditi…

★★★★★ 4.5

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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