Ultra England 50
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Route and Location
The Ultra England 50 is a point-to-point ultramarathon covering 54 miles through the Lake District National Park. The course follows the Cumbria Way from north to south, starting in Keswick and finishing at Ford Park in Ulverston. Under standard weather conditions, the route detours from the main trail to include the high ground of Great Gable and Scafell Pike. In the event of severe weather, a low-level route is utilized for participant safety.
Race Format
The event has a total cut-off time of 20 hours. Participants are tracked in real-time via GPS devices, which are a mandatory part of the race kit. The course includes five checkpoints stocked with refreshments such as water, tailwind, sandwiches, salted potatoes, and fruit. Hot food is provided at the fourth checkpoint in Coniston. The race is strictly cupless, meaning runners must carry their own reusable cups for drinks.
Entry Requirements and Logistics
The event is held under a UKA license via the Trail Running Association and is limited to 250 participants. Entrants must be at least 20 years old and have successfully completed at least one organized marathon-distance race prior to race day. Navigation skills and mountain experience are required.
Available services include:
- An optional dropbag facility to transport personal items from the start to the finish line.
- Optional coach transport from the finish in Ulverston back to the start in Keswick.
- Live online tracking for friends and family to monitor progress.
Due to the remote nature of the course and limited parking at specific locations, support crews are restricted from attending checkpoints 1, 3, and 5. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
