50K ultra marathons

50K ultra marathons

Don't be fooled by the distance, these shorter ultra runs can still be brutal!

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123 50K ultra runs in the UK

The shortest of the common ultra distances at just over 30 miles, 50K ultra marathons are the best introduction to ultra running. But the distance is not always the key challenge with ultra runs - the total ascent gives a much better indication of how hard it will be. Select your location to find 50K ultra runs in your area or scroll down to browse events coming up.

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Bank Holiday ultra run to the south coast with top reviews, amazing scenery, wonderful trails and rolling downs before reaching the promenade finish line for your ice cream and medal!
  • Sat 4 May
  • £66-£68
Horsham, West Sussex, UK

Run to the Sea Brighton

Bank Holiday ultra run to the south coast with top reviews, amazing scenery, wonderful trails and rolling downs before reaching the promenade finish line for your ice cream and medal!

  • 50 km multi terrain running
Multiple loops around the trails of Temple Newsam, Leeds, West Yorkshire with a bespoke medal and lots of goodies and treats for all finishers.
  • Sun 5 May
  • £53-£55
Leeds, West Yorkshire, UK

Dandelions at Dawn | Temple Newsam | Ultra

Multiple loops around the trails of Temple Newsam, Leeds, West Yorkshire with a bespoke medal and lots of goodies and treats for all finishers.

  • 32 miles trail running
Scenic mixed-terrain route around Bewl Water on undulating rural wooded trails and quiet country lanes. The marathon on the same day was previously rated one of the top UK marathons.
  • Sat 11 May
  • £54-£56
Wadhurst, East Sussex, UK

Bewl Water | Ultra

Scenic mixed-terrain route around Bewl Water on undulating rural wooded trails and quiet country lanes. The marathon on the same day was previously rated one of the top UK marathons.

  • 50 km trail running
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The circular 35 mile ultra is a registered UTMB index race with 20.2 miles of cross country trails and 14.3 miles on road through wonderful countryside.  Fully tracked and interactive
  • Sun 12 May
  • £60
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Naseby, Northamptonshire, UK

Shires and Spires | Ultra

The circular 35 mile ultra is a registered UTMB index race with 20.2 miles of cross country trails and 14.3 miles on road through wonderful countryside. Fully tracked and interactive

  • 35 miles multi terrain running + 2052 ft ascent
The ultra is graded ‘very hard’ and one to get into your ultra running calendar if you’re looking for UTMB index runs where you can bag points. Includes Full Weekend Festival Ticket in the price!
  • Sun 19 May
  • £70-£75
Keswick, Cumbria, UK

Keswick Mountain Festival | adidas TERREX 50K Trail Ultra Marathon

The ultra is graded ‘very hard’ and one to get into your ultra running calendar if you’re looking for UTMB index runs where you can bag points. Includes Full Weekend Festival Ticket in the price!

  • 50 km trail running + 1995 m ascent
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Walk, jog or run along the capital to coast route for charity, with a range of distance options available and superb support all the way, for all abilities and experience levels.
  • Sat 25 - Sun 26 May
  • £10-£40
  • Entries close soon
Brighton, East Sussex, UK

London 2 Brighton Ultra Challenge

Walk, jog or run along the capital to coast route for charity, with a range of distance options available and superb support all the way, for all abilities and experience levels.

  • 1 day trail running
Race around 6 loops in Bronte Country on the spectacular Moors surrounding Haworth, West Yorkshire with a bespoke medal, goodies and treats for all finishers.
  • Sun 26 May
  • £53-£55
Keighley, West Yorkshire, UK

Wuthering Heights Wander Haworth | Ultra

Race around 6 loops in Bronte Country on the spectacular Moors surrounding Haworth, West Yorkshire with a bespoke medal, goodies and treats for all finishers.

  • 32 miles trail running
Taking in the two Munro summits of Cairn a Chlamain and Ben Dearg along with Glen Tilt and the vast forests of Blairuachdair, the Full Tilt Ultra has it all. Are you up to the challenge?
  • Sat 1 Jun
  • £65
Pitlochry, Perth and Kinross, UK

Blair Castle Trail Weekender | Full Tilt Ultra

Taking in the two Munro summits of Cairn a Chlamain and Ben Dearg along with Glen Tilt and the vast forests of Blairuachdair, the Full Tilt Ultra has it all. Are you up to the challenge?

  • 58 km trail running + 1500 m ascent
Take on England’s finest countryside for charity, at your own pace, with stunning views en-route. With distances from 10km right up to 100km there’s a Lake District Challenge for everyone!
  • Sat 8 - Sun 9 Jun
  • £10-£40
  • 7 charities
Kendal, Cumbria, UK

Lake District Ultra Challenge

Take on England’s finest countryside for charity, at your own pace, with stunning views en-route. With distances from 10km right up to 100km there’s a Lake District Challenge for everyone!

  • 1 day trail running
A coastal trail ultra through the ancient village of Bosham towards Chichester Harbour with panoramic views of this AONB, to finish at the fantastic basecamp with food and bars.
  • Sat 15 Jun
  • £75
  • 1 charity
Chichester, West Sussex, West Sussex, UK

Race to the King | 50K Coastal

A coastal trail ultra through the ancient village of Bosham towards Chichester Harbour with panoramic views of this AONB, to finish at the fantastic basecamp with food and bars.

  • 50 km trail running + 1885 ft ascent
Head through the historic town of Arundel and witness the impressive Arundel Castle as you meander along the River Arun, across the South Downs in breathtaking surroundings.
  • Sat 15 Jun
  • £75
Chichester, West Sussex, West Sussex, UK

Race to the King | 50K Castle

Head through the historic town of Arundel and witness the impressive Arundel Castle as you meander along the River Arun, across the South Downs in breathtaking surroundings.

  • 50 km trail running + 2663 ft ascent
Take on this fast and flat summer extravaganza along with the Leeds to Liverpool canal. These out-and-back routes are perfect for all participants looking to run further in a friendly atmosphere.
  • Sun 16 Jun
  • £53-£55
Leeds, West Yorkshire, UK

Summer Extravaganza | Ultra

Take on this fast and flat summer extravaganza along with the Leeds to Liverpool canal. These out-and-back routes are perfect for all participants looking to run further in a friendly atmosphere.

  • 50 km trail running
Starting at Aber Falls Distillery on the North Wales coast, this fully waymarked route takes in 14 of the Welsh 3000ft peaks, in an epic North-South traverse of 52km & 3,900m+
  • Sat 22 Jun
  • £119
Llanfairfechan, Gwynedd, UK

Rab 14 Peaks Ultra

Starting at Aber Falls Distillery on the North Wales coast, this fully waymarked route takes in 14 of the Welsh 3000ft peaks, in an epic North-South traverse of 52km & 3,900m+

  • 52 km trail running + 3900 m ascent
Test yourself for charity in the rolling hills of the Cotswolds featuring the Cotswold Way, trails and fabulous views, with routes from 10km right up to 100km there’s something for everyone!
  • Sat 22 - Sun 23 Jun
  • £10-£40
  • 7 charities
Cirencester, Gloucestershire, UK

Cotswold Way Ultra Challenge

Test yourself for charity in the rolling hills of the Cotswolds featuring the Cotswold Way, trails and fabulous views, with routes from 10km right up to 100km there’s something for everyone!

  • 1 day trail running
Move around the spectacular and hilly Cannock Chase Forest and earn a 50km ultra, with a generous cut off time this is a chance to smash a big goal on a tough course.
  • Sat 22 Jun
  • £55-£67
Rugeley, Staffordshire, UK

TrailFest | Cannock Chase Forest | 50K

Move around the spectacular and hilly Cannock Chase Forest and earn a 50km ultra, with a generous cut off time this is a chance to smash a big goal on a tough course.

  • 50 km trail running + 4500 ft ascent
From the idyllic basecamp hub in Bakewell, charity challengers will head into the fabulous Peak District National Park on a route from 10 miles right up to the full 100km with full support!
  • Sat 6 - Sun 7 Jul
  • £10
  • 7 charities
Bakewell, Derbyshire, UK

Peak District Ultra Challenge

From the idyllic basecamp hub in Bakewell, charity challengers will head into the fabulous Peak District National Park on a route from 10 miles right up to the full 100km with full support!

  • 1 day trail running
Take on the first half of the UK's favourite ultramarathon and wander through woodland before coming down into the renowned ‘field of dreams’, to finish at the fantastic basecamp with food and bars.
  • Sat 13 Jul
  • £85
  • 3 charities
Watlington, Oxfordshire, UK

Race to the Stones | 50K Saturday

Take on the first half of the UK's favourite ultramarathon and wander through woodland before coming down into the renowned ‘field of dreams’, to finish at the fantastic basecamp with food and bars.

  • 50 km trail running + 1973 ft ascent
Starting from Basecamp, race 50K to complete the second day of Race to the Stones through the North Wessex Downs to the finish line at the incredible Avebury Stone Circle.
  • Sun 14 Jul
  • £85
  • 2 charities
Wantage, Oxfordshire, UK

Race to the Stones | 50K Sunday

Starting from Basecamp, race 50K to complete the second day of Race to the Stones through the North Wessex Downs to the finish line at the incredible Avebury Stone Circle.

  • 50 km trail running + 1731 ft ascent
The original Snowdonia Ultra Marathon. A beautiful route boasting stunning views, a hearty ascent of Yr Wyddfa (Snowdon) and a thrilling 7km descent to a heroes' welcome at the finish line!
  • Sun 14 Jul
  • £94.99-£99.99
Caernarfon, Gwynedd, UK

XTERRA Snowdonia Ultra Trail Marathon Eryri

The original Snowdonia Ultra Marathon. A beautiful route boasting stunning views, a hearty ascent of Yr Wyddfa (Snowdon) and a thrilling 7km descent to a heroes' welcome at the finish line!

  • 57 km trail running + 2199 m ascent
Explore the beautiful grounds of Duncombe Park, Helmsley and the Trans-Pennine Trail on this 6.7 mile looped course. Come for the scenic course, finisher's medal and well stocked aid stations!
  • Sun 21 Jul
  • £53-£55
Helmsley, North Yorkshire, UK

Hey Up It's Helmsley' | Ultra

Explore the beautiful grounds of Duncombe Park, Helmsley and the Trans-Pennine Trail on this 6.7 mile looped course. Come for the scenic course, finisher's medal and well stocked aid stations!

  • 33 miles trail running
A fabulous charity challenge setting out from Guildford base camp on a looped route taking in some of the best of the Surrey hills, the North Downs Way, and the surrounding countryside.
  • Sat 27 Jul
  • £10-£40
  • 7 charities
Guildford, Surrey, UK

North Downs 50 Ultra Challenge

A fabulous charity challenge setting out from Guildford base camp on a looped route taking in some of the best of the Surrey hills, the North Downs Way, and the surrounding countryside.

  • 50 km road running
Enjoy a trip up the Leeds and Liverpool Canal this summer, all along the flat and even towpath. This event is perfect for runners of all abilities.
  • Sun 28 Jul
  • £53-£55
Shipley, West Yorkshire, UK

Sir Titus Summer Trot | Ultra

Enjoy a trip up the Leeds and Liverpool Canal this summer, all along the flat and even towpath. This event is perfect for runners of all abilities.

  • 52 km trail running
Challenge yourself for charity on the famous coastal path and Exmoor from the base camp in the shadows of Dunster Castle with distances from 10K right up to 50km there's something for everyone!
  • Sat 3 Aug
  • £10-£30
  • 6 charities
Minehead, Somerset, UK

South West Coast 50 Ultra Challenge

Challenge yourself for charity on the famous coastal path and Exmoor from the base camp in the shadows of Dunster Castle with distances from 10K right up to 50km there's something for everyone!

  • 1 day trail running
Spectacular trail running event featuring the Brecon and Monmouthshire Canal, the Llangattock Escarpment, Black Mountains, Sugar Loaf and Brecon Beacons with full support, top reviews and epic medals!
  • Sat 10 Aug
  • £75
Crickhowell, Powys, UK

Beast of Llangattock Trail Running Challenge | Ultra 32 Mile

Spectacular trail running event featuring the Brecon and Monmouthshire Canal, the Llangattock Escarpment, Black Mountains, Sugar Loaf and Brecon Beacons with full support, top reviews and epic medals!

  • 50 km trail running + 4842 ft ascent
Starting alongside those taking on the full route, runners and walkers alike will feel the buzz of the startline before running past all four of the route's ruined abbeys to finish at Jedburgh.
  • Sat 24 Aug
  • £42-£46
Melrose, Scottish Borders, UK

Run the Borders | 50K Ultra

Starting alongside those taking on the full route, runners and walkers alike will feel the buzz of the startline before running past all four of the route's ruined abbeys to finish at Jedburgh.

  • 50 km trail running
Enjoy a flat trail run from the coast at Hornsea in East Yorkshire on an out-and-back route along the scenic Trans Pennine Trail with lots of treats for all finishers.
  • Sun 1 Sep
  • £53-£55
Hornsea, East Yorkshire, UK

Hip Hip Hooray it's Hornsea | Ultra

Enjoy a flat trail run from the coast at Hornsea in East Yorkshire on an out-and-back route along the scenic Trans Pennine Trail with lots of treats for all finishers.

  • 52.2 km trail running
The South Downs National Park is a superb backdrop for a real charity challenge featuring Beachy Head, the Seven Sisters and the South Downs Way with a choice of distances from 25km right up to 100km!
  • Sat 7 - Sun 8 Sep
  • £10-£40
  • 8 charities
Eastbourne, East Sussex, UK

South Coast Ultra Challenge

The South Downs National Park is a superb backdrop for a real charity challenge featuring Beachy Head, the Seven Sisters and the South Downs Way with a choice of distances from 25km right up to 100km!

  • 1 day trail running
England’s greatest river provides a fantastic backdrop for an unforgettable 'festival' charity challenge weekend, with distances from 10km right up to 100km there’s a Thames Challenge for everyone!
  • Fri 13 - Sun 15 Sep
  • £10-£40
  • 11 charities
London, UK

Thames Path Ultra Challenge

England’s greatest river provides a fantastic backdrop for an unforgettable 'festival' charity challenge weekend, with distances from 10km right up to 100km there’s a Thames Challenge for everyone!

  • 1 day trail running
Take part in the Marsden Madness run for a change of scenery. Challenge yourself to a hilly trail run in the heart of West Yorkshire. Embrace the challenging scenic routes and really earn your medal.
  • Sun 15 Sep
  • £50-£55
Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, UK

Magnificent Marsden Madness | Ultra

Take part in the Marsden Madness run for a change of scenery. Challenge yourself to a hilly trail run in the heart of West Yorkshire. Embrace the challenging scenic routes and really earn your medal.

  • 33.5 miles trail running
An exciting and spectacular event starting near Table Mountain and exploring the nearby Black Mountains, with incredible support guaranteed.
  • Sat 28 Sep
  • £40
Crickhowell, Powys, UK

Beacons to the Blacks | 32 Mile Ultra

An exciting and spectacular event starting near Table Mountain and exploring the nearby Black Mountains, with incredible support guaranteed.

  • 12 km trail running
An end-of-season looped charity challenge in some of the Chilterns' finest countryside, with historic trails, rolling hills, nature reserves and fantastic views with routes from 10km up to 50km.
  • Sat 28 Sep
  • £10-£30
  • 6 charities
Henley-on-Thames, Buckinghamshire, UK

Chiltern 50 Ultra Challenge

An end-of-season looped charity challenge in some of the Chilterns' finest countryside, with historic trails, rolling hills, nature reserves and fantastic views with routes from 10km up to 50km.

  • 1 day trail running
Enjoy a trip up the Leeds and Liverpool Canal this autumn, all along the flat and even towpath. This event is perfect for runners of all abilities.
  • Sun 29 Sep
  • £53-£55
Shipley, West Yorkshire, UK

Autumn Sir Titus Fudge Trudge | Ultra

Enjoy a trip up the Leeds and Liverpool Canal this autumn, all along the flat and even towpath. This event is perfect for runners of all abilities.

  • 32 miles trail running
An end-of-season charity challenge in the Garden of England with a looped route around the Kent Downs starting on the North Downs Way with picturesque scenery and full support all the way.
  • Sat 12 Oct
  • £10-£30
  • 3 charities
Maidstone, Kent, UK

Kent Downs 50 Ultra Challenge

An end-of-season charity challenge in the Garden of England with a looped route around the Kent Downs starting on the North Downs Way with picturesque scenery and full support all the way.

  • 1 day trail running
A Halloween-themed running event you won't want to miss, bringing together runners of all abilities to share memories in what they love to do. Reach the finish to enjoy tasty Halloween treats.
  • Sun 27 Oct
  • £53-£55
Leeds, West Yorkshire, UK

Hubble Bubble Trail Races and the Fearsome Evening Run | Ultra

A Halloween-themed running event you won't want to miss, bringing together runners of all abilities to share memories in what they love to do. Reach the finish to enjoy tasty Halloween treats.

  • 32 miles trail running
A trail running extravaganza over a beautiful lapped 6.5-mile course from Knaresborough centre through parkland then into beautiful countryside with an awesome medal at the finish line.
  • Sun 3 Nov
  • £53-£55
Knaresborough, North Yorkshire, UK

Old Mother Shipton's Soft Shoe Shuffle | Ultra

A trail running extravaganza over a beautiful lapped 6.5-mile course from Knaresborough centre through parkland then into beautiful countryside with an awesome medal at the finish line.

  • 32.5 miles trail running
Multi terrain trail running through the glorious trails surrounding Kirkstall Abbey in Leeds including the beautiful River Aire and Bramley Fall Park for runners of all stripes with a bespoke medal.
  • Sun 17 Nov
  • £53-£55
Leeds, West Yorkshire, UK

Kudos its Kirkstall Abbey | Ultra

Multi terrain trail running through the glorious trails surrounding Kirkstall Abbey in Leeds including the beautiful River Aire and Bramley Fall Park for runners of all stripes with a bespoke medal.

  • 32 miles trail running

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