Country to Capital Ultra Marathon
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About the race
Country to Capital Ultra is a long-distance running event held on 9 January 2027. The race covers 43 miles from the Shoulder of Mutton Pub in Wendover to the Stowe Centre near Little Venice in central London.
The route starts in Buckinghamshire countryside, follows cross-country trails and roads, then transitions to the Grand Union Canal towpath into London. Terrain breakdown is 11 miles cross-country trails, 12.1 miles roads and paths, and 20 miles canal towpath with total elevation of approximately +1375 ft and -1720 ft. The course is waymarked but requires navigation.
Entries include a GPS tracker with real-time updates via the Geo Tracks app. Organiser information and entry pricing show a fee of £85 which includes the tracker. The event has an 11 hour cut off and is open to participants over 18.
Support on course includes five checkpoints supplying water, snacks and fruit cake. Finishers receive hot drinks, a medal and Go Beyond merchandise, and prizes are awarded to the top three male and female finishers. Single carry-on sized baggage can be transferred to the finish. Mandatory kit is specified and includes items such as a fully charged phone, power bank, survival blanket, waterproof jacket, whistle and torch. Trail shoes are advised while road shoes are recommended for the canal section if carried. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
