Kendal to Preston Ultra 50

Oxenholme, United Kingdom • 16 May 2026

Kendal to Preston Ultra 50

The Kendal to Preston Ultra 50 is a 50-mile running event held on 16 May 2026. The route begins at Lakeland Maize Maze Farm in Sedgwick, on the outskirts of Kendal, and finishes at the Smiths Arms in Lea Town. The course follows and partly encircles the Lancaster Canal and passes through Burton in Kendal, Tewitfield, Carnforth, Lancaster, Galgate, Forton, and Garstang. Runners can expect views of Morecambe Bay on one side and local hills and dales on the other.

The course is well marked and includes four checkpoints. A relay option divides the course into four legs; the total event distance is 50 miles.

Basic event details: the minimum age is 18 on the event date, entry fees are listed at £95 for solo entries and £180 per relay team, and entries open on 6 February 2026 and close on 10 May 2026. The event organiser is Fylde Coast Runners.

Relay leg distances:

  • 14 miles
  • 14 miles
  • 13 miles
  • 9 miles

The organiser provides an event disclaimer and a cancellation/refund policy. Entries recorded so far are shown in the event entry list. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

50 mi
Relay
50 mi
Solo
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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