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Butcombe Trail Ultra

Name: Butcombe Trail Ultra
Start: 2025-04-26
End: 2025-04-26
Location: Rowberrow

Rowberrow, United Kingdom • 26 Apr 2025

The Butcombe Trail Ultra features 50-mile and 50-kilometre self-navigation ultramarathons set in the scenic Mendip Hills, an area of outstanding natural beauty. Organized by volunteers from Bristol's Town & Country Harriers, the event aims to benefit the Mendip Hills Fund, which supports local conservation efforts. The race route, primarily off-road, includes a 47-mile trail that connects six local pubs, offering stunning views and diverse terrain. The 2025 edition introduces a new 50 km race alongside the traditional 50-mile event, both serving as qualifying races for the UTMB. Participants are encouraged to be well-prepared and self-sufficient. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United Kingdom South West (England) Rowberrow

Race information

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UTMB 50K UTMB 100K

80 km

50 Miles

50 km

50 Kilometres

Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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