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Ultramarathons
View on map- Mizuno Endure24 – Reading13JUN
Mizuno Endure24 – Reading
Ultramarathon ‧ Reading£72 - £576(84) - Mizuno Endure24 – Leeds4JUL
Mizuno Endure24 – Leeds
Ultramarathon ‧ Wetherby£72 - £576(166) - Snowdonia Trail Marathon12JUL
Snowdonia Trail Marathon
Running ‧ Caernarfon37.3 mi • 27.0 mi • 13.1 mi • 6.2 mi£28 - £80(4) - Mourne Way Marathon13JUN
Mourne Way Marathon
Running ‧ Rostrevor52.0 mi • 26.0 mi • 13.0 mi • 6.2 mi£27.50 - Thames Path Challenge12SEP
Thames Path Challenge
Ultramarathon ‧ London62.1 mi • 31.1 mi • 17.4 mi • 13.7 mi£79(1) - Dixons Carphone Race to the Stones4JUL
Dixons Carphone Race to the Stones
Ultramarathon ‧ Lewknor62.1 mi • 31.1 mi£64 - £194(114) - Isle of Wight Challenge2MAY
Isle of Wight Challenge
Ultramarathon ‧ Ventnor65.9 mi • 33.6 mi • 32.3 mi • 15.5 mi£5 - £198 - Jurassic Coast Challenge16MAY
Jurassic Coast Challenge
Ultramarathon ‧ Charmouth62.1 mi • 36.0 mi • 26.1 mi • 21.1 mi • 14.9 mi£5 - £198 - The Northants 'Shires and Spires Event' - Ultra 35, Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K16MAY
The Northants 'Shires and Spires Event' - Ultra 35, Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K
Running ‧ Naseby35.0 mi • 26.6 mi • 13.4 mi • 6.2 mi£22 - Race to the Tower18JUL
Race to the Tower
Running ‧ Whiteshill52.4 mi • 26.2 mi£64 - £194(6) - Time2Run Wirral 24 Hour Run15AUG
Time2Run Wirral 24 Hour Run
Running ‧ Thurstaston31.1 mi • 28.0 mi • 12.4 mi • 6.2 mi • 3.1 mi£12 - £270(1) - Bewl Water 10K, Half Marathon, Marathon & Ultra9MAY
Bewl Water 10K, Half Marathon, Marathon & Ultra
Running ‧ Wadhurst37.5 mi • 26.2 mi • 13.1 mi • 6.2 mi£22 - £50(30) - Causeway Coast Marathon26SEP
Causeway Coast Marathon
Multi-Sport ‧ Portballintrae40.0 mi • 26.2 mi • 13.1 mi • 6.2 mi£27.50(7) - Race to the King20JUN
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(11) - Maverick Adidas Terrex X & Snowdonia16MAY
Maverick Adidas Terrex X & Snowdonia
Running ‧ Caernarfon83.3 mi • 32.3 mi • 26.1 mi • 14.3 mi • 10.6 mi£30(19) - Escape The City 29AUG
Escape The City
Ultramarathon ‧ Motherwell80.0 mi • 40.0 mi£50 - £160 - The Purbeck Running Festival - Ultra, Marathon, 16 Mile, 10K & 5K19SEP
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 District18JUL
Maverick Adidas Terrex X & Ultra Peak District
Running ‧ Bakewell82.0 mi • 33.6 mi • 26.1 mi • 16.2 mi • 6.2 mi£30 - Humanity Direct Chiltern Challenge11JUL
Humanity Direct Chiltern Challenge
Multi-Sport ‧ Princes Risborough31.0 mi£58 - Rose of the Shires Ultra28MAR
Rose of the Shires Ultra
Ultramarathon ‧ Northampton54.0 mi£60 - Testway Ultra4APR
Testway Ultra
Ultramarathon ‧ Linkenholt50.0 mi • 40.0 mi£40(2) - The Oldham Way – Red Rose Ultra18APR
The Oldham Way – Red Rose Ultra
Ultramarathon ‧ Delph40.0 mi£50(8) - The Fox25APR
The Fox
Running ‧ Godalming37.3 mi • 26.1 mi • 13.0 mi£35 - £90(34)
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.