How far is the Beat the Sunset 50km?

The Beat the Sunset 50km is one distance: 50km (31.1 miles).

How hard is the Beat the Sunset 50km?

50km: Very Hard. TRP grades come from distance and climb measured off the course file, not from the organiser.

Is the Beat the Sunset 50km course marked?

Yes, the course is marked. Navigation skills are not required.

What are the cut-offs for the Beat the Sunset 50km?

Overall time limits — 50km: 8h 57m.

Can I download the Beat the Sunset 50km route?

Yes. The GPX for each distance is free to download here, with no sign-up, the same as every route on Trail Running Planet.

When is the next Beat the Sunset 50km?

Sat, 22 May 2027, 12:00. Not open yet.

Racing Line Running Beat the Sunset 50km

Summerleaze Park, MaidenheadSat, 22 May 2027

Flat noon-start 50km from Maidenhead: finish before the 8:57pm sunset

50km

31 miles

132 m ascent

3 m per km

8h 57m cut-off

10:44/km to make it

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The course

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VERY HARD

TRP grade · E4

8h 57m cut-off, which needs 10:44/km

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What you’re in for

A flat single-lap 50km from Summerleaze Park in Maidenhead. It starts at noon, and the aim is to finish before sunset at 8:57pm. The route uses the Thames Path, the Jubilee River, the Green Way and the woods at Burnham Beeches. It is about 75 percent off-road on firm ground, and the organiser says road shoes are fine. The course is fully signed with arrows and tape. There are four checkpoints about 10km apart, and you can send your own food to the last two. You must carry a phone, foil blanket and 500ml of fluid. The cut-off is 8 hours 57 minutes, which suits first-time ultra runners.

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How to enter

Sat, 22 May 2027 · Not open yet · £68–£70

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Common questions

: The Beat the Sunset 50km is one distance: 50km (31.1 miles).
: The 50km has 132 m of ascent.
: 50km: Very Hard. TRP grades come from distance and climb measured off the course file, not from the organiser.
: Yes, the course is marked. Navigation skills are not required.
: We don't hold a compulsory kit list for the Beat the Sunset 50km. Racing Line Running confirm mandatory kit in their race information, usually in the final instructions.
: Overall time limits — 50km: 8h 57m.
: We don't hold a checkpoint list for the Beat the Sunset 50km. What's on the table varies a lot between races, so check the Racing Line Running race information rather than turning up expecting food.
: Yes. The GPX for each distance is free to download here, with no sign-up, the same as every route on Trail Running Planet.
: Sat, 22 May 2027, 12:00. Not open yet.