Maldon Ultras

Maldon Ultras : event details

The Maldon Ultras take place on 20 and 21 June 2026 at Limebrook Sports Pavilion, Sunderland Ave, Maldon, CM9 6GJ. The event offers three distances on a lapped course: 101.5 miles (100-mile), 50.75 miles (50-mile) and 30.45 miles (30-mile). The course is a 10.15 mile lap, listed as 10.15 miles per lap, and is about 95% off road, running along footpaths through fields, woodland and a disused railway line, with sections through vineyards and views toward the Blackwater estuary. Each race has 75 places. Standard entry costs are £120 for the 100-mile, £70 for the 50-mile and £45 for the 30-mile, with discounted rates available until 15 June 2026 for affiliated club members.

Course format, cutoffs and requirements

All races use a lapped format with fully marked laps and checkpoints. Cut-off limits are given as durations: 32 hours for the 100-mile, 16 hours for the 50-mile and 9 hours for the 30-mile. The event is chip timed. Minimum age is 20. External support is permitted only for 100-mile entrants and only on the final two laps; any other use of support runners will lead to disqualification. Finishers receive awards: a buckle for the 100-mile and medals for the 50-mile and 30-mile. Mandatory kit lists apply for each distance and include a minimum of 1 litre of liquid, a reusable cup, a hooded waterproof jacket with taped seams, a basic first aid kit, a mobile phone and power bank, and emergency food. Transfers and partial refunds are subject to the event refund and transfer rules. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.