Winter's End

50 Mile Ultra & Marathon 

An exciting start to 2025 as BigFeat Events launch our very first 50 Mile Trail Running Ultramarathon event. You've been asking and we feel that now is the time to step things up a notch! What better way to see out Winter and usher in Spring, than running 50 glorious miles over the South Downs National Park

DESCRIPTION

Starting on the South Downs Way National Trail, just outside the historic market town of Arundel in West Sussex, the Winters End Ultra 50 is a beautifully scenic, point to point 50 mile ultramarathon on trails that follow the old routes and droveways along the chalk ridge of the South Downs, passing picturesque villages and ancient woodlands as it winds its way to the finish in the medieval cathedral city of Winchester in Hampshire.

You'll be treated to a fully marked course, generous cut off time, well stocked aid stations and 2 village hall checkpoints offering toilet facilities, hot food and drinks. And of course, it wouldn't be a BigFeat event without a large bespoke medal to hang around your neck when you finish, with the alternative option of planting a tree if the blings not your thing.

We will also be offering a marathon option starting at Queen Elizabeth Country Park that will pick up and follow the 50 mile course, back to Winchester.

Runners will park their vehicles at the finish location in Winchester and BigFeat will provide coach transport to the start lines in Arundel and QECP 

START LOCATION

50 Mile Ultramarathon - Whiteways Cafe, Bury Hill, Houghton, Arundel BN18 9FD

Marathon - Queen Elizabeth Country Park, Gravel Hill, Horndean, PO8 0QE

FINISH LOCATION

Winchester Athletics Track, Milland Rd, Winchester SO23 0QA

DISTANCES & PRICES

Marathon - £50

50 Mile Ultramarathon - £94

* Volunteer credits not valid for full ultramarathon entry, but can be used as partial payment. Email for info.

REGISTRATION 

Runners will collect race bibs from the BigFeat HQ Tent at their respective start locations

COACH LOCATION & DEPARTURE TIMES

Barfield Park and Ride, Barfield Close, Winchester, SO23 9PH

MAP & DIRECTIONS

50 Mile Ultramarathon - 5:15am

Marathon - 9.30am

Coach ticket can be purchased at sign up stage

START TIME

50 Mile Ultramarathon - 7.30am

Marathon - 11.30am

MANDATORY KIT

All 50 mile runners (and marathon runners who could go over the 7 hour mark) will be required to have a headtorch or chest torch. It is advisable to have a back up. 

All 50 mile runners will be required to have a jacket.

All 50 mile runners will be required to have a pack or belt to carry their tracker in.

All runners will be required to carry at least 500ml of fluid with them. Most will have hydration vests but handheld soft flasks will be permitted.

As weather is changeable, especially in winter, runners are advised to also wear (and carry) appropriate clothing for the conditions.

We also strongly advise runners to download the GPX file of the route onto a wearable watch or mobile device. Although this is a marked course event, arrows can be tampered with, so a good understanding of the route is advisable.

BAG DROP

A bag drop tent will be available on the day at each start line. Bags will be transported to the finish line ready to be collected when you finish.

CUT OFF TIMES

50 Mile Ultramarathon -  13.5 Hours

Marathon -  9.5 hours

AID STATIONS

Locations TBC

All Aid Stations are well stocked and will have a selection of sweet and savoury snacks, with vegan options available. Water and flat coke are also provided. Please remember that we are a cupless event company.

 PRECISION FUEL & HYDRATION 

We are very proud to have partnered with Precision Fuel & Hydration for Winter's End.

Each Aid Station will be stocked with PH 1000 electrolyte liquid and assorted snacks/gels.

PH 1000, is a low-cal electrolyte drink designed to help you hit your fluid and sodium numbers. It delivers 1,000mg of sodium per litre, which is about what the average athlete loses per litre of sweat.

A selection of energy products and snacks will sit alongside PH 1000 on-course to help you hit your carb targets. “Decoupling” your fueling and hydration can be beneficial during longer endurance races, as you can adjust each one as needed.

*  Low-cal drink delivering 1000mg of sodium per litre

*  Mild citrus flavour to avoid flavour-fatigue

*  Served pre-mixed

LEARN MORE HERE

EVENT T-SHIRTS

T-Shirts are available to Pre-Order only. These can then be collected from Event HQ on the day of the event.

The T-Shirt order will be placed 6 weeks before the date of this event.  Any T-Shirt purchases made after this date will be available to collect at a future event.

TREES NOT TEES

We work with the Trees Not Tees organization. Runners can opt to have a tree planted instead of receiving a finishers medal.

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WHAT YOU GET

* Trail run on the South Downs

* Incredible views and scenery

* Fully marked course

* Well stocked aid stations

* Bespoke finishers medal

* Friendly enthusiastic volunteers

* Energetic and fun atmosphere

* On course photographers

* Excellent value for money

* Satisfaction guaranteed