Looking for YOUR FIRST ULTRA MARATHON? | My TOP 7 tried and tested UK races

Looking for YOUR FIRST ULTRA MARATHON? | My TOP 7 tried and tested UK races | Run4Adventure

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Best UK trail ultra marathons for first timers. With the world of ultra running continuing to grow and more and more runners wanting to push themselves over longer distances, I thought it would be perfect timing for today’s video! Signing up for your first ultra marathon can be quite daunting, stepping into the unknown. There’s also a lot of races to choose from these days so it can be tricky deciding which race suits you best. In this video I pick out my top 7 best UK ultras for first timers, hope you find it helpful!
Thanks for watching, we'll see you in the next video and as always - stay safe and keep on running!
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SERPENT TRAIL RACE
Race day 20k - • Great weekend at the b...
SERPENT TRAIL 50K 2022 - • THE SALOMON SERPENT TR...
SERPENT TRAIL 50K 2021 - • THE SALOMON SERPENT TR...
www.serpenttrailrace.com/50km
THE RAT
www.mudcrew.co.uk/events/the-...
ENDURE 24 READING
RACE VIDEO - • ENDURE24 READING | Tra...
www.endure24.co.uk/endure24-r...
ULTRA X SCOTLAND
Day 1 of Ultra X 110 Scotland - • Our EPIC running adven...
Day 2 of Ultra X 110 Scotland - • Conquering Day 2 of Ul...
ultra-x.co/ultra-x-scotland/
CLASSIC QUARTER
CLASSIC QUARTER 2020 - • CLASSIC QUARTER 2020 |...
CLASSIC QUARTER 2019 - • CLASSIC QUARTER 2019 |...
www.endurancelife.com/classic...
TRAIL EVENTS CO COTSWOLDS CHALLENGE
LULWORTH COVE ULTRA 2024 - RACE DAY - • LULWORTH COVE ULTRA 20...
trailevents.co/events/cotswol...
CENTURION SOUTH DOWNS WAY 50
www.centurionrunning.com/race...
0:00 Intro
0:54 South Downs Way 100 race update
2:21 Best UK races for first timers
3:01 Black Rat by Mudcrew
5:00 Endure 24 Reading
7:11 Ultra X 50 Scotland
9:35 Classic Quarter
12:12 Trail Events Co Cotswolds Challenge
13:41 Centurion South Downs Way 50
16:14 Serpent Trail Race 50k
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@paulmark8873 18 күн бұрын

Great vid! Can you contrast this video with another video on the top 7 hardest UK ultras? (I fancy some inspiration for next year!)

@Sarah_Praze 17 күн бұрын

Agree 10/10 for The Serpent Trail 50k, did it last year for my first ultra, it’s fabulous. Perfect beginner’s ultra. Going again this year, can’t wait!

@magicgen 18 күн бұрын

Recommend The lap 75km as a great first ultra. Amazingly organised

@rbcoolbartley 18 күн бұрын

Goring Gap is a great beginners Ultra. Circular root along the Thames river, pretty flat and lovely views to be had. 52km and also half marathon and 10km options too so handy if there’s a group of you - something for everyone.

@sambarlow5449 18 күн бұрын

goring gap 52k was my first ultra! good for beginners

@rbcoolbartley 17 күн бұрын

@@sambarlow5449 I didn’t realise it was 52km until I got to the 50k marker. I was “where’s the finish line?” That last 2km was the toughest 2k ever. Doh!

@sambarlow5449 17 күн бұрын

@@rbcoolbartley yes i actually heard quite a lot of people have done that 😃 they have a new 50 mile started this year might give it go next year

@chrisshaw2810 18 күн бұрын

Great video, I ran both Classic Quarter and Serpent Trail having watched your videos, and enjoyed them both very much. It was also nice to run with you at the SDW at various points for many miles!

@timinno 18 күн бұрын

Thanks for this, great vid!

@gosiashukla 18 күн бұрын

Thank you for the video!

@Gemiinii31 18 күн бұрын

Great video Loyd! I ran the classic for my first ever ultra this year and it was absolutely brutal.

@debbieboothroyd2420 18 күн бұрын

Great video as always! I’ll be doing the Serpent Trail 20k this year. I ran the Ultra Violet Run to the Sea 50k in Bournemouth last year as my first (and currently only) ultra. Really well organised, great aid stations, lovely flat route which finishes at Hengistbury Head - would definitely recommend it as a first ultra.

@agnes4584 18 күн бұрын

Great vlog, super informative, thank you 👍

@Run4Adventure 18 күн бұрын

Really glad you enjoyed the video, thanks for watching 🙏🙂

@yeahyeahblah 18 күн бұрын

That was a great video. Black Rat 2025 is the one I'm working towards. Before running your first Ultra, what did you training look like?

@darlacrispin5533 18 күн бұрын

Hi, Loyd! Sorry I missed you at the start of SDW 100 - it was a great day, wasn't it?! Thanks for this informative post; great for those entering the ultra zone, and a good reminder to those of us who have been doing the sport for awhile that there are many superb options. See you on the start line soon...

@Manuel_712 18 күн бұрын

Fantastic information, Loyd. Like to Run4Adventure. Happy monday.

@Run4Adventure 17 күн бұрын

Cheers Manuel, glad you enjoyed the video and thanks for watching 🙏🙂

@darrenhall5783 18 күн бұрын

Completely agree with the Serpent Trail; it was my first 100km and was an excellent event. Thoroughly recommend it.

@iestyncarver3118 18 күн бұрын

Thanks for the video! Highly recommend the PEGASUS events if anyone is in South Wales and looking for something local :) No cut off times, stunning routes and super friendly.

@MarksTandS 17 күн бұрын

Inspired by the channel, I’m doing my first ultra, at the age of 59, in August: 33.5 mile North to South Dartmoor ‘The Crossing’, part of The Big Day Out. Last week I did East to West Dartmoor and into North Plymouth (33.5) solo, so should be ok for this first official one. Hopefully it’s not too hot. 1500 metres elevation. My kids just got me a Run4Adventure T-shirt for father’s day btw, looking smart!

@andytlwy 18 күн бұрын

As if I needed this seed to be planted in my head 😂 great video Lloyd

@TheHutchRuns 18 күн бұрын

Great video Loyd, I'd second your recommendation of Endure 24 for a first time, I've done Leeds 4 times and it's perfect as you can choose to do as many laps as you want and still be considered a finisher.

@TwoCombs 18 күн бұрын

Agreed Serpent 50K is a great first Ultra - its was mine. Back this year for the 100K. Also I would recommend The Lap 75K. Good cut offs, excellent organisation and aid stations.

@christhomas8256 18 күн бұрын

Some great ideas for future events there. I’m taking on Race to the Stones this year doing the 100km over two days. But it can be run as just 50km by doing either Saturday or Sunday which would make it great for first timers.

@paulreynolds7820 18 күн бұрын

Ran the Classic Q, Serpent 50 and Black RAT 🙌 All great events, Serpent 50 definitely most suitable for anyone talking a first time ultra. 😊 I definitely fancy a centurion event one day 🤞

@rseka1979 18 күн бұрын

Thanks for this, I will take one on next year possibly. Endure 24 is perfect as I live 15 mins down the road from it….get my son involved to so be a good one to do together

@dan-zo4eb 18 күн бұрын

SVP 100k/50k ( Stour Valley Path ) would get my vote.

@steveflack9587 18 күн бұрын

A great event to test yourself is Hope24 run by GBUltra in Newnham Plymouth. 5 mile trail laps. Try and do as many laps you can within 12, 24 or 36 hours. Go at your own pace. Free camping, food stalls and bar. Pricing is spot on. Run as a team or solo.

@martinweston8147 18 күн бұрын

I just attempted the GB Ultra 100 Scotland and the GB Team were awesome!

@ChrisLowe-qt8qe 18 күн бұрын

What about the Butcombe Trail Ultra? 50 and 56 miles around the Mendip Hills organised by Town and Country Harriers ultra runners. Only problem is that every aid station is at a Butcombe pub...

@andydt82 17 күн бұрын

Funnily enough I was thinking RAT when I saw the video theme, although I’ve only run the plague

@Run4Adventure 17 күн бұрын

It’s a great race Andy! I’m the same, I’ve only run the Plague 👍🙂

@user-sy3ls9ob9e 18 күн бұрын

Wish you all the health you need to keep on running and some more!

@Run4Adventure 17 күн бұрын

Thanks very much! 🙏🙂

@apse2645 18 күн бұрын

Great video thank you. I have my first in 2025. Think I will definitely want a couple in me before I'm brave enough to enter one during "proper" (theoretically) summer time- I find higher temps more challenging than more elevation or a bit more distance 🥵. Cotswold is near me and I was tempted for my first, but August sounded too scary for this sweaty broad.

@lukewood6709 7 күн бұрын

Have my first half marathon September (Truro) then maybe Cornwall Marathon November then ultra next year hopefully 💪

@Run4Adventure 5 күн бұрын

Nice one Luke! That’s a tough first Half and Marathon choice but they’re both great races. I’ve run the Cornish marathon 5 times, awesome race 🏃‍♂️😁

@lukewood6709 5 күн бұрын

@@Run4Adventure I've heard it can be a tricky one with the hills, I'm glutton for punishment ! Wow 5 times is insane haha

@paulmulks 18 күн бұрын

Hurtwood 50k was my first ever Ultra and man it was tough going. I'd avoid Lulworth after doing it in Feb 24 as that was unbelievably terrible 😂 I did the SDW50 this year and as my first 50 miler there was no better feeling running around that track at the end 👌🏻 I've got the Serpent 50k in July, then Run to the sea 50k Bournemouth in October finishing the year with Salisbury Plain trail marathon in December. 2025 my big event is the SDW100 and I'm considering the Isle of Wight Ultra as well. Will give your suggestions a look as well so cheers Loyd 🍻

@Run4Adventure 18 күн бұрын

I thought Hurtwood 50k was pretty runnable Paul 🤔 You’re right about Lulworth though it’s a tough route made tougher this year by the underfoot conditions! 😮

@paulmulks 18 күн бұрын

@Run4Adventure Yeah Hurtwood was definitely runnable but I thought the route was tough in places, very hilly and boggy at times. I had my wife with me as well, it was also her first Ultra so I made sure I stayed with her to get her over that finish line as we had to use Hurtwood as a qualification event to be able to book onto the SDW50 so that also added a little bit of pressure. Very well organised event though. Hopefully I'll try and say hello either on the start line of the Serpent 50k in July or as you come flying past me 😂

@graemeporte3105 18 күн бұрын

Had a crack at Stour Valley ultra- for my first. Had a DNF. Looking for a new ultra challenge (as work getting in the way of SVP)

@gdkmouse 18 күн бұрын

I will be doing the serpent trail 50 km this year.

@Run4Adventure 17 күн бұрын

Hopefully see you there 👍🙂

@jamesholt3081 18 күн бұрын

I am on the Cotswold race in August! Hope I can meet and grab a photo sir! :)

@Run4Adventure 17 күн бұрын

Im not running the Cotswold race unfortunately, we’ll be away in Chamonix when it’s on. Hope you have a great race and thanks for watching 🙏🙂

@jamesholt3081 17 күн бұрын

@@Run4Adventure oh no, but id rather be in chamonix to tbf lol

@Run4Adventure 17 күн бұрын

@@jamesholt3081 😂😂😂

@JonathanMallett 18 күн бұрын

I've been training for my first ultramarathon (Race to the Stones day 2) in exactly 4 weeks 😅. Any suggestions? 🙂 I've seen a couple of videos where people have taken a wrong turn so I plan on having the route downloaded on my watch.

@Run4Adventure 18 күн бұрын

I would definitely have the route on your watch just in case Jonathan 👍 Eat well, drink well, keep moving forward and you’ll have a good day 🙂

@samuellarcombe4209 15 күн бұрын

Love the serpent trail! Any idea why it's not part the golden trail series this year?

@Run4Adventure 15 күн бұрын

Salomon wanted to have shorter distances with more elevation when it comes to their Golden series races. No the Freedom Racing KVK is their Golden trail series race, it’s 15 miles with 1000m elevation 👍

@samuellarcombe4209 15 күн бұрын

@@Run4Adventure Ah ok thanks! I didn't know that. Well at least maybe I'll finish a few places higher this year 😂

@Run4Adventure 15 күн бұрын

@@samuellarcombe4209 See you there 👍