Ultra Running Hub Keswick, United Kingdom · Saturday, October 24, 2026
Fixed Distance 50 mi
Ultra England 50
38 days away
87 km Distance
3,560 m Climbing
9.7 Grit · Elite / extreme
What the course asks
Climbing rate 41 m / km
Mountain. Significant climbing. Steep sections will require power hiking.
Time limit 20 hours
13:48 min/km average. Generous. Walkable throughout for most of the field. More forgiving than 82% of 50 mi races. Measured against 455 races of the same distance. Cut-off calculator →
Typical conditions, October
Daytime high 12°C
Night low 8°C
Rainfall Showers likely
Daylight 9 h 59 m of light
Regional 2001-2020 average for October — NASA POWER, grid elevation 164 m. Not a forecast.
The Aid Station
Course-specific beta from the community
This is a mountain 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 87 km of trail with 3,560 m of ascent.
- Trail Running Shoes41 m of climb per kilometre — grip and rock protection before cushioning.
- Race Nutrition87 km of self-supported fuelling between aid stations.
- Hydration VestsPole attachment and chest-strap stability on steep ground.
- Trekking Poles3,560 m of ascent to walk up.
- HeadlampsA 20 h limit puts you out there after dark.
Course Notes
Starting from Keswick and taking on the Cumbria Way to Ulverston, from the North to the South, crossing 54 miles of the Lake District National Park & some of the best of the Cumbrian Way.
Similar races
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