Butcombe Trail Ultra

From Town and Country Harriers (TACH)

  • Date Sat 29th April 2023
  • Time 08:00
  • Location Winscombe, Avon
  • Price £62.00 - £68.00
  • Races 2 races

Event summary

The Butcombe Trail Ultra, organised by Town and Country Harriers (TACH), is set to take place on Sat 29th April 2023 in Winscombe, Avon. This challenging event offers 50 and 56 mile self-navigation ultramarathons through the stunning Mendip Hills, an area of outstanding natural beauty. The route is mainly off-road, showcasing picturesque running country and breathtaking views as it winds its way through the Mendips. Hosted by Bristol's Town & Country Harriers trail-running club, participants can expect a well-supported event. However, only experienced trail runners who have completed a trail marathon since January 2022 should consider taking part. The BTU56, a 56-mile race with an extra 6 miles and 500m more ascent, features a slightly shorter cut-off time compared to the BTU50. Runners aiming for this longer distance should be confident in finishing the 50-mile race in 13 hours. Don't miss out on this unforgettable ultramarathon experience!

Butcombe Trail Ultra

Sat 29th April 2023

A person wearing running gear and a race bib labeled "180" energetically leaps into the air on a grassy trail. They have a wide smile and raised arms, showcasing their excitement. The scene appears to be during an outdoor trail event, with a cloudy sky in the background. A runner wearing a green shirt, red vest, and yellow leg sleeves runs on a forest trail during a race. Bib number "3" is visible on the front of his shirt. The ground is covered in dry leaves, and trees line both sides of the trail. The sky is partially cloudy. Two trail runners navigate a grassy path, passing a stone wall and a wooden signpost. The woman in the foreground wears a purple shirt and a running vest, while the man behind her stays close. Bright daylight illuminates their path with clear skies in the background. A chart displaying race checkpoints for BTU 50 and BTU 100. It lists distances in miles and kilometers, cumulative ascent in meters, and cutoff times in hours. The start and finish are at Swan, Rowberrow. Specific checkpoints are noted with total and intermediate distances. A table displaying a race schedule with checkpoint times for BTU50 and BTU56 events. The table lists start, CP1, CP2, CP3, CP4, CP5, CP6, and finish times in hours and minutes for both first and last runners, alongside a cutoff time highlighted in red.

Organiser's Description

50 and 56 mile self-navigation ultramarathons in the Mendip Hills, a designated area of outstanding natural beauty. The route is mostly off-road and takes in beautiful running country and fantastic views as it criss-crosses the Mendips. It is organised by Bristol’s Town & Country Harriers trail-running club.

Although runners will be well supported during the event, it is not to be taken lightly and only runners who have run a trail marathon (either as a race or in training) since 1 January 2022 should apply. In particular, the BTU56 is an extra 6 miles (10km) longer with 500m additional ascent, but with a cut-off time of only 1 hour more than the BTU50. This additional section takes the winner around 1h30, and the tail runners around 3h. Runners should therefore be confident they could finish the 50-mile race in 13 hours if they wish to enter the 56.

Races

  • Butcombe Trail Ultra 50 Miles

    £62.00

    UK Athletics (UKA) save £2.00

    Association of Running Clubs (ARC) save £2.00

    CLOSED
  • Butcombe Trail Ultra 56 Miles

    £68.00

    UK Athletics (UKA) save £2.00

    Association of Running Clubs (ARC) save £2.00

    CLOSED

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Rowberrow Lane, Winscombe, BS25 1, United Kingdom

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