Ultramarathons
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- Mizuno Endure24 – Leeds3JUL
Mizuno Endure24 – Leeds
Ultramarathon ‧ Wetherby£72 – £576(166) - Mizuno Endure24 – Reading12JUN
Mizuno Endure24 – Reading
Ultramarathon ‧ Reading(84) - Snowdonia Trail Marathon17OCT
Snowdonia Trail Marathon
Running ‧ Caernarfon37.3 mi • 27.0 mi • 13.1 mi • 6.2 mi£28 – £80(4) - Thames Path Challenge11SEP
Thames Path Challenge
Ultramarathon ‧ London62.1 mi • 31.1 mi • 17.4 mi • 13.7 mi£79 – £198(1) - Dixons Carphone Race to the Stones3JUL
Dixons Carphone Race to the Stones
Ultramarathon ‧ Lewknor62.1 mi • 31.1 mi£64 – £194(114) - Time2Run Wirral 24 Hour Run14AUG
Time2Run Wirral 24 Hour Run
Running ‧ Thurstaston31.1 mi • 28.0 mi • 12.4 mi • 6.2 mi • 3.1 mi£12 – £270(1) - Causeway Coast Marathon25SEP
Causeway Coast Marathon
Multi-Sport ‧ Portballintrae40.0 mi • 26.2 mi • 13.1 mi • 6.2 mi£27.50 – £62(7) - Race to the King19JUN
Race to the King
Running ‧ Arundel53.6 mi • 30.2 mi • 23.4 mi£59 – £189(3) - Tollymore Trail Marathon Events14NOV
Tollymore Trail Marathon Events
Running ‧ Newcastle40.0 mi • 26.2 mi • 13.1 mi • 6.2 mi£27.50 – £62(11) - Mourne Way Marathon12JUN
Mourne Way Marathon
Running ‧ Rostrevor52.0 mi • 26.0 mi • 13.0 mi • 6.2 mi£27.50 – £62 - Escape The City 28AUG
Escape The City
Running ‧ Dalkeith80.0 mi • 40.0 mi • 26.2 mi£40 – £160 - Lap Challenge Hadleigh Park3JUL
Lap Challenge Hadleigh Park
Running ‧ Hadleigh55.9 mi • 31.1 mi • 12.4 mi • 6.2 mi£22 – £180 - The Purbeck Running Festival - Ultra, Marathon, 16 Mile, 10K & 5K18SEP
The Purbeck Running Festival - Ultra, Marathon, 16 Mile, 10K & 5K
Running ‧ Swanage45.0 mi • 27.0 mi • 16.0 mi • 6.2 mi • 3.1 mi£11 – £54 - Maverick Adidas Terrex X & Ultra Peak District17JUL
Maverick Adidas Terrex X & Ultra Peak District
Running ‧ Bakewell82.0 mi • 33.6 mi • 26.1 mi • 16.2 mi • 6.2 mi£30 – £160 - Race to the Tower4JUN2021
Race to the Tower
Running ‧ Whiteshill52.4 mi • 26.2 mi£64 – £194(6) - Maverick Adidas Terrex X & Snowdonia9OCT
Maverick Adidas Terrex X & Snowdonia
Running ‧ Caernarfon83.3 mi • 32.3 mi • 26.1 mi • 14.3 mi • 10.6 mi£30 – £160(19) - Humanity Direct Chiltern Challenge10JUL
Humanity Direct Chiltern Challenge
Multi-Sport ‧ Princes Risborough31.0 mi£58 - Peak District Challenge17SEP
Peak District Challenge
Running ‧ Hathersage62.1 mi • 46.6 mi • 31.1 mi • 15.5 mi • 6.2 mi£20 – £98(2) - Pen Llyn Ultra3JUL
Pen Llyn Ultra
Ultramarathon ‧ Pwllheli100.0 mi • 75.0 mi • 50.0 mi£70 – £120(1) - Whitworth Trail Marathon15AUG
Whitworth Trail Marathon
Running ‧ Whitworth31.1 mi • 26.2 mi • 13.8 mi£23 – £37(4) - Tsunami Ocean Trails18JUN
Tsunami Ocean Trails
Running ‧ The Wharf75.0 mi • 37.0 mi • 26.2 mi • 16.0 mi • 7.5 mi£24 – £102(19) - The Fox18SEP
The Fox
Running ‧ Godalming37.3 mi • 26.1 mi • 13.0 mi£54 – £90(34) - Thames Trot 50 – The Return of the Boat Race23OCT
Thames Trot 50 – The Return of the Boat Race
Ultramarathon ‧ Oxford50.0 mi£56(21) - White Rose Ultra6NOV
White Rose Ultra
Ultramarathon ‧ Huddersfield150.0 mi • 100.0 mi • 60.0 mi • 30.0 mi£50 – £110(2)
About ultramarathons in the UK
Ultramarathons, or ultra runs, are endurance running races or treks beyond the standard marathon distance of 26.2 miles (42.2k). The most common distances for ultra running are 50k, 100k, 50 miles, or 100 miles (aka centurion races). Ultras take place on roads or trails across the UK, and some last for 24 hours or multiple days. Some multi-day stage races are even self-sufficient, where runners must carry all of there equipment and provisions with them for the duration of the race.
What are the best UK ultra marathons?
The best attended ultramarathons in the UK are the Dixons Carphone Race to the Stones along the famous Ridgeway, with 2,500 participants, and the historic Thames Path Challenge, with 3,000 participants. The Ridgeway 40 is one of the best value ultramarathons in the UK. For the best scenic ultras, the Scottish Highlands and Snowdonia are popular areas for mountainous ultras, or for coastal routes, try out the Jurassic Coast and The Endurance Life Coastal Trail Series. The longest ultra race in the UK is the Monarch's Way Ultra, which covers 615-miles (990k) in the course of 14 days. There are many ultra marathon events across the UK to choose from, depending on your preferences. Check out our list of UK ultra marathons to find the best event for you.
How long should I train for an ultramarathon?
It is important to devote a significant amount of time and effort to training if you are wanting to complete an ultramarathon. Everybody has different levels of fitness and the race distances vary, so it is difficult to be precise with training plans. Most first-time ultrarunners will already have lots of running experience, so 6-10 weeks of specific training should get you ready for a 50k ultra. During your training, it is also important to get used to in-race nutrition and running on trails.