Expected April 2028
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Butcombe Trail Ultra is a 50-mile and 50km self-navigation ultramarathon in the Mendip Hills, starting and finishing at Mendip Activity Centre. The route follows the official Butcombe Trail, a 47-mile path linking six pubs, and offers a challenging yet well-supported race for all abilities.
Mendip Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty
Route passes six traditional pubs
Mostly off-road trail with stunning views
Start / Finish
Mendip Activity Centre, Lyncombe Drive, Churchill, BS25 5PQ
Mendip Activity Centre
Terrain
Route
Race Day
What to bring
Either TWO independent electronic devices (e.g. GPS watch and smartphone) with sufficient battery for 15 hours, OR paper maps of the course on waterproof paper/in case
Survival bag or emergency foil blanket
Compass (not required if using two electronic devices with GPS/compass)
Water bottle or bladder (cup-free event, bring own cup for aid stations)
Emergency food (e.g. gel, energy bar)
Whistle
Waterproof top with hood and taped seams
Waterproof or windproof trousers
Long-sleeved warmer top
Gloves
Buff or hat
Fully charged mobile phone with volume maxed
Headtorch with charged batteries
What you get
Finisher medal
Race photos
£2 discount for affiliated athletes
Free race day photos
Hot meal at finish
GPS tracker for real-time tracking
On the day
Toilets
Food vendors
Marshals on course
First aid on course
Before you enter
Other questions
One pacer per runner is allowed from the final checkpoint only. Having a pacer earlier may result in a penalty at the Race Director's discretion.
Yes, guide runners for blind, visually impaired, or disabled runners are welcome. Both must register; guide runners enter free and receive a finisher medal but are not eligible for prizes.
Yes, both races are qualifying events for UTMB and sister races. The 50 miles is a 100 km index race and the 50 km is a 50 km index race.
The 50M course has 1960m ascent, and the 50K course has 1200m ascent. The terrain is undulating in the Mendip Hills.
The race is organised to benefit the Mendip Hills Fund, a community fund for the Mendip Hills AONB. Over £20,000 has been donated from previous races.
Entry fee
Registration isn't open yet. We'll show pricing when the organiser confirms.Churchill, United Kingdom
Expected April 2028
Provisional date, around Apr 15More races like this one
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