Ultramarathons
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- Thames Path Challenge11SEP
Thames Path Challenge
Ultramarathon ‧ London62.1 mi • 31.1 mi • 17.4 mi • 13.7 mi£79 – £198(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) - 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) - Snowdonia Trail Marathon17OCT
Snowdonia Trail Marathon
Running ‧ Caernarfon37.3 mi • 27.0 mi • 13.1 mi • 6.2 mi(4) - 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) - 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) - Whitworth Trail Marathon15AUG
Whitworth Trail Marathon
Running ‧ Whitworth31.1 mi • 26.2 mi • 13.8 mi£23 – £37(4) - Race to the Tower4JUN2021
Race to the Tower
Running ‧ Whiteshill52.4 mi • 26.2 mi(6) - 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) - Bewl Water 10K, Half Marathon, Marathon & Ultra18SEP
Bewl Water 10K, Half Marathon, Marathon & Ultra
Running ‧ Wadhurst37.5 mi • 26.2 mi • 13.1 mi • 6.2 mi£22 – £50(30) - Escape The City 28AUG
Escape The City
Running ‧ Dalkeith80.0 mi • 40.0 mi • 26.2 mi£40 – £160 - 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 - Sea 2 Summit - The Offas Dyke Marathon & Half Marathon19SEP
Sea 2 Summit - The Offas Dyke Marathon & Half Marathon
Running ‧ Prestatyn32.0 mi • 26.2 mi • 13.1 mi£22.50 – £42.50 - 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) - Hell of A Hill Marathon 5 Day Challenge11NOV
Hell of A Hill Marathon 5 Day Challenge
Running ‧ Heath Charnock130.0 mi • 26.2 mi£36 – £170(4) - The Race with No Name Event and Challenge (Dartmoor Crossing)9OCT
The Race with No Name Event and Challenge (Dartmoor Crossing)
Ultramarathon ‧ Drewsteignton35.0 mi£47 – £60 - Kings Forest Trail Ultra Marathon, Marathon & Half16OCT
Kings Forest Trail Ultra Marathon, Marathon & Half
Running ‧ Bury Saint Edmunds31.1 mi • 26.2 mi£28 – £34 - The Rock Hard Coast Marathon, Half Marathon & 10K4SEP
The Rock Hard Coast Marathon, Half Marathon & 10K
Running ‧ South Milton32.0 mi • 26.1 mi • 13.1 mi • 6.2 mi • 3.1 mi • 1.0 mi • 0.5 mi£7 – £37 - The Drop Huddersfield28DEC
The Drop Huddersfield
Running ‧ Huddersfield30.0 mi • 15.0 mi • 10.0 mi£30 – £45 - Leicestershire Round Series Leg 214AUG
Leicestershire Round Series Leg 2
Ultramarathon ‧ Market Harborough34.8 mi - Leicestershire Round Series Leg 39OCT
Leicestershire Round Series Leg 3
Ultramarathon ‧ Cossington34.8 mi£43 – £45(3) - Chiltern Hills Challenge14MAY2021
Chiltern Hills Challenge
Ultramarathon ‧ Tring Station36.0 mi
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.