Is it time to try an Ultra?
If you're feeling inspired by the scenes at UTMB it might be time to give it a go. We've put together a list of 6 of the best beginner-friendly Ultra Marathons to take on over the next 12 months.
1 / Ultra X England (110km, 60km, 50km, 25km)
Ultra X England is an event that takes place in the Peak District
National Park in September each year. It offers four race distances:
110km (two-stage), 60km, 50km and 25km.
Ultra X England takes place in the Peak District, the UK’s first
National Park. Located at the southern edge of the Pennines, the…
2 / Testway Ultra
Starting in the stunning Linkenholt Estate in North Hampshire, finishing in Totton in the South, and giving you everything Hampshire has to offer, from its lovely chalky hills to its picturesque villages in the South.
Testway ultra has 2 distances, 40 miles and 50 miles.
The Testway ultras are becoming very…
3 / Chiltern Ridge 50K
An iconic ultra in the Chilterns, traversing the stunning ridgeline trails between Ivinghoe Beacon and Whiteleaf Hill.
Starting from Berkhamsted our new route takes runners to Ashridge, Ivinghoe Beacon, Coombe Hill and Whiteleaf, showcasing some of the best trails and viewpoints in the Chiltern Hills.
4 / Ultra X Spring Trail Series (25km, 50km, 75km)
The Spring Trail Series offers three race distances: 75km, 50km and 25km
The Spring Trail Series by Ultra X takes place on the Serpent Trail, a stunning route that weaves through the greensand hills, river, woodland, and lowland heath of the South Downs National Park, a habitat which is rarer than rainforest and home…
5 / Run to the Sea Brighton Ultramarathon
The Run to the Sea Brighton 50k Ultra Marathon is a fabulous multi terrain point-to-point course that stretches from Horsham to Hove, Brighton seafront. The 50km course includes a variety of terrain, including wonderful trails, rolling downs and coastal promenade. Suitable for all from beginners to experienced…
6 / Beat the Sunset 50km
Welcome to the Beat The Sunset 50km Ultra Marathon, starting in Maidenhead from 12:00 Noon on Saturday May 31st 2025.
With sunset due at 9:12pm, the task sounds simple; just Beat The Sunset and make it back to the finish before darkness falls! The generous cut off time makes this perfect for newcomers to the world…
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