Goring Gap Run 52K Ultra

14 May 2023
Reading, uk
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52 KM
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500 Runners
Alternate Distances: 
21 KM
Difficulty:    beginner
ENTRY FEE:    59 gbp
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Goring Gap Run 50K Ultra Marathon is specifically aimed at those new to ultra but open to everyone. The race starts and finishes at Mapledurham Estate on the banks of the Thames at the most southerly edge of the Chiltern Hills, near Reading.

There is free parking in the race village and camping available on Saturday night if required, The event starts at 8.00am Sunday morning.

The route is reasonably flat (Elevation 215m) and uses riverside trail and quiet lanes through rural villages. Support stations and check points are located around the route in village halls. 

The route is circular avoiding the need for drop off or pick up.

Entry levels for the past two years have been close to 500 runners with times from 3.5 hours to 8.5 hours.

 

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An ultra distance race including at least two of the following activities such as running, swimming, cycling, kayaking, skiing and climbing. It may also include different climatic conditions (eg ice, snow, humidity, cold water, mud or heat).

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Brutal

Elevation

Increase of up to 2000 metres with very challenging climatic conditions (e.g. ice, snow, humidity, heat or at high altitude)

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Very experienced long distance ultra runners (min 3 years’ experience) or are doing regular long distance running (>50 miles) with elevation and conditions shown (where possible). Admission to these races is often subject to receipt of a recent medical examination certificate. Purchase of specialist kit is often recommended for these races.

Expert

Elevation

Increase of up to 2000 metres with some challenging climatic conditions (e.g. ice, snow, humidity or heat)

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Experienced runners who have completed at least 4 ultras in last 12 months, or are doing regular long distance running (>50 miles) with elevation and conditions shown (where possible). Admission to these races may be subject to receipt of a recent medical examination certificate. Check with the race organiser regarding entry requirements.

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Increase of up to 1500 metres

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Runners who have completed several ultra distances or similar events, or are doing long distance running regularly, with elevation shown.

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Increase of up to 1000 metres

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Runners who have completed at least one ultra in last 6 months or are doing long distance running (>26 miles) regularly, with elevation shown.

Beginner

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Very little change < 500 metres

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First ultra event. Runners completing a marathon or doing regular long distance running (>26 miles) in the last 6 months.