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 Single Stage, 110km Multi Stage, 60km, 50km, 25km, 12km)
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 Peak…
2 / Testway Ultra
Offering everything Hampshire has to offer from the chalky downs of the North to the picturesque villages of the South. From the Northern Hampshire/Berkshire border to the southern town of Totton in Southampton.
Distance.
50 and 40 mile Ultra Marathon.
Ticket price.
50 Mile = £80 plus additional £10 for use of the…
3 / Chiltern Ridge Classic 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 (110km, 50 miler, 50km, 25km and 12km)
The Spring Trail Series offers five race distances: 110km, 50Miles, 50km, 25km and 12km
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…
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 30th 2026.
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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