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- The Festival of Endurance at Hever Castle2JUL
The Festival of Endurance at Hever Castle
Multi-Sport ‧ Hever Castle140.6 mi • 111.8 mi • 76.9 mi • 75.6 mi • 70.2 mi • 55.9 mi • 50.0 mi • 38.5 mi • 37.0 mi • 26.2 mi • 15.4 mi • 13.1 mi • 7.4 mi£30 – £338C-19 Plan(1) - Beyond Badminton Trail17SEP
Beyond Badminton Trail
Running ‧ South Gloucestershire31.1 mi • 26.2 mi • 13.1 mi • 6.2 mi • 3.1 mi£15 – £40C-19 Plan - Snowdonia Trail Marathon10JUL
Snowdonia Trail Marathon
Running ‧ Caernarfon37.2 mi • 27.3 mi • 12.9 mi • 6.2 mi£28 – £81.95C-19 Plan(4) - Dixons Carphone Race to the Stones9JUL
Dixons Carphone Race to the Stones
Ultramarathon ‧ Lewknor62.1 mi • 31.1 mi£74 – £204C-19 Plan(114) - The Northants 'Shires and Spires Event' - Ultra 35, Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K15MAY
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£23 – £50C-19 Plan - Race to the Tower4JUN
Race to the Tower
Running ‧ Whiteshill52.4 mi • 26.2 mi£69 – £199C-19 Plan(6) - Heineken Race To The Castle25JUN
Heineken Race To The Castle
Ultramarathon ‧ Bamburgh62.1 mi • 31.1 mi£69 – £199C-19 Plan - Bewl Water 10K, Half Marathon, Marathon & Ultra7MAY
Bewl Water 10K, Half Marathon, Marathon & Ultra
Running ‧ Wadhurst37.5 mi • 26.2 mi • 13.1 mi • 6.2 mi£24 – £52C-19 Plan(31) - Race to the King18JUN
Race to the King
Running ‧ Arundel53.6 mi • 30.2 mi • 23.4 mi£69 – £199C-19 Plan(3) - Endurancelife Coastal Trail Series – Northumberland27FEB
Endurancelife Coastal Trail Series – Northumberland
Running ‧ Bamburgh35.2 mi • 27.2 mi • 12.9 mi • 6.5 miCharity places(43) - The Maverick Adidas Terrex X Series Exmoor4JUN
The Maverick Adidas Terrex X Series Exmoor
Running ‧ Lynton35.4 mi • 26.1 mi • 12.4 mi • 9.3 mi£30 – £60C-19 Plan(10) - Great Welsh Ultra17SEP
Great Welsh Ultra
Ultramarathon ‧ Machynlleth124.3 mi£195 – £235 - Brenda Parker Way Ultra13MAR
Brenda Parker Way Ultra
Ultramarathon ‧ Aldershot78.0 mi£75C-19 Plan - Rose of the Shires Ultra 5427MAR
Rose of the Shires Ultra 54
Ultramarathon ‧ Northampton54.0 mi£60 - Testway Ultra2APR
Testway Ultra
Ultramarathon ‧ Linkenholt50.0 mi • 40.0 mi£40 – £60C-19 Plan(2) - Monster Run25JUN
Monster Run
Ultramarathon ‧ Windsor31.1 mi£35C-19 Plan - Dulux London Revolution Trails14MAY
Dulux London Revolution Trails
Running ‧ Marlow32.2 mi • 27.0 mi • 13.7 mi£34 – £54(1) - 24 Hours South - The Offa's Dyke Ultra14MAY
24 Hours South - The Offa's Dyke Ultra
Ultramarathon ‧ Prestatyn£85C-19 Plan - Tsunami Ocean Trails17JUN
Tsunami Ocean Trails
Running ‧ The Wharf75.0 mi • 37.0 mi • 26.2 mi • 16.0 mi • 7.5 mi£26 – £102C-19 Plan(19) - Thames Trot Ultra22OCT
Thames Trot Ultra
Ultramarathon ‧ Village50.0 mi£58(21) - Sea 2 Summit - The Offas Dyke Half, Full & Ultra Marathon24APR
Sea 2 Summit - The Offas Dyke Half, Full & Ultra Marathon
Running ‧ Prestatyn32.0 mi • 26.2 mi • 13.1 mi£22.50 – £42.50C-19 Plan - Poppy Half Marathon13NOV
Poppy Half Marathon
Running ‧ Bexhill62.1 mi • 13.1 mi • 6.2 mi • 3.1 mi • 1.0 mi£15 – £32C-19 Plan(3) - Langham Hotel Weald Challenge Trail Races12JUN
Langham Hotel Weald Challenge Trail Races
Running ‧ Lewes31.1 mi • 13.1 mi£31 – £48(3) - Dragon’s Back Race5SEP
Dragon’s Back Race
Ultramarathon ‧ Conwy236.1 miC-19 Plan
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.