Beyond London | 55K Ultra

GPX route

The route is displayed on the map above.

Overview

Beyond London 55km Ultra route takes you off the beaten track onto the city’s Capital Ring footpath. Here on Greater London’s inner circle you’ll come across some of London’s most iconic sights, from medieval wonderland Eltham Palace to the ancient woodland and rolling hills of Richmond Park. Alongside these well-known and much-loved sights, you’ll be surprised by the everyday beauty of the trails, footpaths, parks, disused railway lines, woodland and more - and the almost total absence of main roads and highways. Fully-signed and well-supported, you’ll feel like you’re in safe hands.

Waymarked route

There will be event-specific directional signs and confidence markers throughout the course. In the briefing before the race participants will be shown the course markers. GPX files can be downloaded from the event page to follow on the day. A sports GPS navigation device is recommended if you have one.

Terrain

• 55km

  73% paved, 27% unpaved.

• 25km

  74% paved, 26% unpaved.

The course is on or very close to the Capital Ring path. Being an urban ultra event, you can expect the terrain to be a mixture of footpaths, parks, woodland trails, canal paths and disused railway lines and there are also steps in places. Dependent on weather conditions parts of the route may be muddy. Whilst it is not mountainous, there are hills in places that will provide a challenge for participants.

Cut off times

6:30pm.

• Cut Off Point 1 (ULTRA 55 only)

  Second Feed Station (The Chevening Hub, Upper Norwood) at 13.00hrs regardless of the start time of the participant. Any participant who has not passed this point by 13.00hrs will not be permitted to continue. UPDATED TO 14:00pm

• Cut Off Point 2 (all participants)

  Entrance to Richmond Park (Robin Hood Gate) at 17.00hrs regardless of the start time of the participant. Any participant who has not passed this point by 17.00hrs will not be permitted to continue. UPDATED TO 18.30pm.

Event HQ

Woolwich
London
Greater London
UK

Race HQ

Beyond London 55km will start in Woolwich, Beyond London 25km will start at Upper Norwood. All locations are well-connected with good rail, bus and Tube links. Exact venue locations will be shared well before the event date and included in the event guide.

Included

• Finishers medal
• Chip timing
• Fully waymarked route
• GPX route files to download
• Feed stations along the route with food and drinks
• Medical support

Entry fees