UltramarathonsUltramarathons
- North Coast Ultra23APR
North Coast Ultra
Ultramarathon ‧ Rock43.5 mi£80C-19 PlanPartnered - Big Way Round2MAY
Big Way Round
Running ‧ Winchester31.1 mi • 26.2 mi • 19.0 mi • 14.0 mi£27 – £39C-19 PlanPartnered - 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 PlanPartnered - Devon Coast Challenge13MAY
Devon Coast Challenge
Running ‧ Ilfracombe48.5 mi • 26.0 mi£65 – £180C-19 PlanPartnered - 24 Hours South - The Offa's Dyke Ultra14MAY
24 Hours South - The Offa's Dyke Ultra
Ultramarathon ‧ Prestatyn£85C-19 PlanPartnered - 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 PlanPartnered - Roche Abbey Trail Running Festival15MAY
Roche Abbey Trail Running Festival
Running ‧ Maltby32.0 mi • 26.2 mi • 20.0 mi • 13.1 mi • 6.2 mi£21 – £48C-19 PlanPartnered - Running Tribe Series - Race 5, Course 228MAY
Running Tribe Series - Race 5, Course 2
Running ‧ Chalfont Saint Peter40.0 mi • 26.2 mi • 13.1 mi • 6.2 mi£36 – £41.30C-19 PlanPartnered - Ultra-Trail Snowdonia3JUN
Ultra-Trail Snowdonia
Ultramarathon ‧ Llanberis102.5 mi • 62.1 mi • 31.1 mi£99 – £179 - 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 PlanPartnered - Race to the Tower4JUN
Race to the Tower
Running ‧ Whiteshill52.4 mi • 26.2 mi£69 – £199C-19 Plan - Langham Hotel Weald Challenge Trail Races12JUN
Langham Hotel Weald Challenge Trail Races
Running ‧ Lewes31.1 mi • 13.1 mi£31 – £48 - 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 PlanPartnered - Race to the King18JUN
Race to the King
Running ‧ Arundel53.6 mi • 30.2 mi • 23.4 mi£69 – £199C-19 Plan - Running Tribe Series - Race 6, Course 325JUN
Running Tribe Series - Race 6, Course 3
Running ‧ Chalfont Saint Peter40.0 mi • 26.2 mi • 13.1 mi • 6.2 mi£36 – £41.30C-19 PlanPartnered - Heineken Race To The Castle25JUN
Heineken Race To The Castle
Ultramarathon ‧ Bamburgh62.1 mi • 31.1 mi£69 – £199C-19 Plan - MdC Ultra Marathon1JUL
MdC Ultra Marathon
Ultramarathon ‧ Saint Dogmaels186.0 mi£100C-19 Plan - Coleridge Way Ultra 2JUL
Coleridge Way Ultra
Ultramarathon ‧ Nether Stowey51.0 mi£70 – £82C-19 PlanPartnered - The Festival of Endurance at Hever Castle2JUL
The Festival of Endurance at Hever Castle
Multi-Sport ‧ Hever Castle140.4 mi • 111.8 mi • 76.9 mi • 75.5 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 • 7.7 mi • 6.2 mi • 2.4 mi • 1.2 mi£30 – £338C-19 Plan - Dixons Carphone Race to the Stones9JUL
Dixons Carphone Race to the Stones
Ultramarathon ‧ Lewknor62.1 mi • 31.1 mi£74 – £204C-19 Plan - Hey Up It's Helmsley10JUL
Hey Up It's Helmsley
Running ‧ York32.0 mi • 20.0 mi • 16.3 mi • 13.1 mi • 6.2 mi£22 – £48C-19 PlanPartnered - Jurassic Coast Ultra Run23JUL
Jurassic Coast Ultra Run
Ultramarathon ‧ Portland40.0 mi£80C-19 PlanPartnered - Running Tribe Series - Race 7, Course 123JUL
Running Tribe Series - Race 7, Course 1
Running ‧ Chalfont Saint Peter40.0 mi • 26.2 mi • 13.1 mi • 6.2 mi£36 – £41.30C-19 PlanPartnered - Something Wild Trail Running Festival30JUL
Something Wild Trail Running Festival
Running ‧ Princetown32.0 mi • 26.2 mi • 13.1 mi • 6.2 mi • 3.1 mi • 1.2 mi • 0.6 mi£7 – £49C-19 PlanPartnered
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.