Ultra X England
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Ultra X England - Peak District ultramarathon and trail races
Ultra X England takes place in the Peak District National Park on 12–13 September 2026. The event offers trail races and multi-day ultramarathons and is open to runners and walkers. Those under the age of 23 on race day can enter any distance for free.
The event features several distances with specified elevation gain:
- 110 km - 4,384 m elevation
- 60 km - 2,423 m elevation
- 50 km - 1,961 m elevation
- 25 km - 957 m elevation
- 12 km (Dash) - 468 m elevation
A camping spot at Newfold Farm is included with the 110 km two-stage entry. Entrants for other distances may purchase a camping pass if they wish to camp.
Ultra X England includes UTMB Index status in the 100k, 50k and 25k categories. The event describes included services such as a fully marked course, medical support, therapists on course and at the campsite, drinking water and snacks at checkpoints, hot water at the campsite, and GPS tracking; exact inclusions vary by distance.
Cutoff allowances are set at 2.5 hours per 10 km. If a participant does not finish a stage, they may be offered entry to the following edition of the race at half price; they will not receive a finisher’s medal or an official result for that attempt.
The Great British Slam recognises participants who complete the three GB Ultra X ultra distances within a calendar year: Ultra X Scotland, Ultra X Wales and Ultra X England. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
