Ultra Running Hub Eastham, United Kingdom · Saturday, November 14, 2026
Fixed Distance 50K
Winter Wirral Ultra
7 days to go
58 km Distance
820 m Climbing
4.1 Grit · Challenging
What the course asks
Climbing rate 14 m / km
Fast & Flat. This course is relatively flat and fast. Ideal for PB attempts.
Time limit 12 hours
12:25 min/km average. Generous. Walkable throughout for most of the field. About average for a 50K. Measured against 1087 races of the same distance. Cut-off calculator →
Typical conditions, November
Daytime high 9°C
Night low 4°C
Rainfall Mostly dry
Daylight 8 h 53 m of light
Regional 2001-2020 average for November — NASA POWER, grid elevation 136 m. Not a forecast.
The Aid Station
Course-specific beta from the community
This is a fast & flat course. Expect fast, runnable sections where rhythm is key.
With trail terrain, choose a shoe with moderate cushioning for optimal performance.
Gear for this race
Chosen for 58 km of trail with 820 m of ascent.
- Trail Running Shoes58 km of trail — cushioning that is still there in the last quarter.
- Race Nutrition58 km of self-supported fuelling between aid stations.
- Hydration VestsFlask capacity for 58 km, without the bounce.
- HeadlampsA 12 h limit puts you out there after dark.
- GPS WatchesBattery life first — a 58 km day outlasts most full-GPS modes.
Course Notes
The circular route starts and ends at Eastham Lodge Golf Club, and shortly joins the Wirral Way. The 1st 12 miles of the route follow the disused railway path, before you hit the many stunning coastal paths the Wirral has to offer.
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