Kendal to Preston Ultra 50
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About the race
The Kendal to Preston ULTRA 50 is a single-stage trail ultramarathon covering 50 miles from the edge of the Lake District to Preston. The course uses trails, canal towpaths, country lanes and local pathways, beginning at Lakeland Maze Farm Park in Sedgwick and finishing in Preston, with the precise finish venue to be confirmed in final event information.
The event is fully marked and includes chip timing, participant tracking, seven checkpoints stocked with water, cordial and supplementary snacks, and regular checkpoints for safety. Registered participants receive route maps, a GPX file and final instructions before the event. The maximum permitted completion time is 13 hours.
Entry is by pre-registration only, with entries closing on 9 May 2027; there are no entries on the day. The entry fee for the solo 50 mile event is £95 and the minimum age is 18 years. Deferrals and transfers to another runner incur a £10 fee and must be completed at least one calendar month before the event day. Mandatory kit includes a waterproof coat with sealed seams, a long sleeved base layer, a water bottle or bladder with at least 1 litre capacity, a fully charged mobile phone, a foil blanket and a whistle.
Event inclusions for finishers include a finisher medal and finisher hoodie. Camping is available at the start venue the night before and a coach transfer from Preston to the start is offered for those parking at the finish. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
