How far is the Chester Ultra 50?

The Chester Ultra 50 is one distance: 50 Mile (80.5 km).

How much climbing is in the Chester Ultra 50?

The 50 Mile has 849 m of ascent.

What are the cut-offs for the Chester Ultra 50?

Overall time limits — 50 Mile: 17h.

When is the next Chester Ultra 50?

Sat, 27 Feb 2027, 06:00. Entries open.

Ellesmere Port, Cheshire

GB Ultras Chester Ultra 50

Sat, 27 Feb 2027

Fifty miles of Cheshire sandstone and canal, from Ellesmere Port.

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The course

80.5

km · 50.0 mi

849

m ascent

17h cut-off

Terrain and trail

canal

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How to enter

Sat, 27 Feb 2027 · Entries open

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Common questions

: The Chester Ultra 50 is one distance: 50 Mile (80.5 km).
: The 50 Mile has 849 m of ascent.
: Not graded yet. A TRP grade is worked out from distance and climb measured off the course file, and there isn't one for the Chester Ultra 50 yet.
: We haven't confirmed the marking on the Chester Ultra 50 with GB Ultras. Check their race information before you enter rather than assuming it either way.
: We don't hold a compulsory kit list for the Chester Ultra 50. GB Ultras confirm mandatory kit in their race information, usually in the final instructions.
: Overall time limits — 50 Mile: 17h.
: We don't hold a checkpoint list for the Chester Ultra 50. What's on the table varies a lot between races, so check the GB Ultras race information rather than turning up expecting food.
: Not yet — we don't hold a course file for the Chester Ultra 50. Some organisers only send the GPX to entrants. If we get one, it goes up free, with no sign-up.
: Sat, 27 Feb 2027, 06:00. Entries open.