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Running · Ultra Marathons
London Epping Forest 50K 2026
- Race day
- Saturday, 3 October 2026
- Location
- Wanstead Flats, east London, UK
- Distance
- 31.1 mi / 50.1 km
London Epping Forest 50K: 3 October 2026, from Wanstead Flats, east London. Entry, route, a pace chart and the race-day forecast.
London Epping Forest 50K Race Timeline
23 days to go
Volume comes down hard across these final three-plus weeks. At ultra distance the taper is not about sharpening — it is about arriving with your legs, your feet and your gut fully recovered from the biggest training block of the year.
London Epping Forest 50K 2026: quick answers
When is London Epping Forest 50K 2026?
London Epping Forest 50K 2026 takes place on Saturday, 3 October 2026.
Where does London Epping Forest 50K start and finish?
London Epping Forest 50K starts at Wanstead Flats, east London and finishes at Wanstead Flats, east London.
How many miles is London Epping Forest 50K?
London Epping Forest 50K is 31.1 miles (50.1km).
How much does London Epping Forest 50K cost to enter?
Entry through Camino Ultra or Let's Do This — check the official listing for current pricing.
Key Race Metrics & Overview
- Date
- Saturday, 3 October 2026
- Distance
- 31.1 miles / 50.1km
- Location
- Wanstead Flats, east London, UK
- Start Point
- Wanstead Flats, east London
- Finish Point
- Wanstead Flats, east London
- Surface
- Epping Forest — woodland trail, bridleway and open heath
Not published by the organiser at the time of writing: start time, cut-off time, age requirement, tracking app. Verus records these as unconfirmed rather than estimating them — check the official race website closer to race day.
Direct Entry Summary
Entry through Camino Ultra or Let's Do This — check the official listing for current pricing.
Ballot Policy
No ballot — entry is direct through Camino Ultra.
London Epping Forest 50K Race Day Weather
A real forecast appears here once one exists for race day — usually about a week to ten days out. Nothing is shown until then, because a made-up forecast is worse than none.
London Epping Forest 50K Route Map & Elevation Profile
Starting at Wanstead Flats, east London and finishing at Wanstead Flats, east London. Total elevation gain is not published for this event, and Verus does not estimate one.
Is London Epping Forest 50K flat?
No official elevation figure is published for this course, so Verus doesn't state one. The organiser describes the going as: epping forest — woodland trail, bridleway and open heath.
London Epping Forest 50K Course Profile
Elevation change not published for this event.
Tap a point on the course for details.
Wanstead Flats, east London
Start line.
Where London Epping Forest 50K starts and finishes
London Epping Forest 50K starts at Wanstead Flats, east London and finishes at Wanstead Flats, east London. We haven't been able to place those on a map accurately enough to show one — a pin in the wrong place is worse than no pin.
These are the start and finish points, not the route. Verus doesn't hold course files for this race, and drawing a line between two pins would be a guess you might end up training on.
Full London Epping Forest 50K Route Breakdown
An out-and-back 50km starting and finishing at Wanstead Flats, running north into Epping Forest — 6,000 acres of ancient woodland on the edge of London, and the closest genuine trail ultra to the centre of the city.
London Epping Forest 50K Pace Calculator & Splits
London Epping Forest 50K Pace Calculator
Enter a target finish time to see your pace and projected splits.
Average pace / mile
7:43
Average pace / km
4:48
London Epping Forest 50K Pace Chart
Split markers calculated for standard checkpoints — no official pacers are confirmed for this event.
| Target | Pace /mi | Pace /km | 5K | 10K | Half Marathon | 30K | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3:00 | 5:47 | 3:36 | 17:59 | 35:58 | 1:15:52 | 1:47:53 | 3:00:00 |
| 3:15 | 6:16 | 3:54 | 19:29 | 38:58 | 1:22:12 | 1:56:53 | 3:15:00 |
| 3:30 | 6:45 | 4:12 | 20:59 | 41:57 | 1:28:31 | 2:05:52 | 3:30:00 |
| 3:45 | 7:14 | 4:30 | 22:29 | 44:57 | 1:34:51 | 2:14:52 | 3:45:00 |
| 4:00 | 7:43 | 4:48 | 23:59 | 47:57 | 1:41:10 | 2:23:51 | 4:00:00 |
| 4:15 | 8:12 | 5:06 | 25:28 | 50:57 | 1:47:29 | 2:32:51 | 4:15:00 |
| 4:30 | 8:41 | 5:24 | 26:58 | 53:57 | 1:53:49 | 2:41:50 | 4:30:00 |
| 4:45 | 9:10 | 5:42 | 28:28 | 56:57 | 2:00:08 | 2:50:50 | 4:45:00 |
| 5:00 | 9:39 | 6:00 | 29:58 | 59:56 | 2:06:27 | 2:59:49 | 5:00:00 |
| 5:30 | 10:37 | 6:36 | 32:58 | 1:05:56 | 2:19:06 | 3:17:48 | 5:30:00 |
| 6:00 | 11:35 | 7:12 | 35:58 | 1:11:56 | 2:31:45 | 3:35:47 | 6:00:00 |
| 6:30 | 12:32 | 7:48 | 38:58 | 1:17:55 | 2:44:24 | 3:53:46 | 6:30:00 |
| 7:00 | 13:30 | 8:23 | 41:57 | 1:23:55 | 2:57:02 | 4:11:45 | 7:00:00 |
London Epping Forest 50K Finish Time Estimator
Enter a recent 5K, 10K or Half Marathon time to estimate your London Epping Forest 50K finish time.
Your 5K time
Estimated London Epping Forest 50K finish
4:47:21
An estimate only, based on Pete Riegel's race-time prediction formula. Real marathon performance depends on endurance, training specificity, pacing and race-day conditions — not just your speed over a shorter distance.
Training for a different distance? Try the full pace calculator, race time predictor or pace chart.
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Start Your Verus JourneyLondon Epping Forest 50K Race Day Checklist
Tap items to mark off your race-day readiness.
- Race number attached, and any timing chip fitted per your race pack instructions
- Weather-appropriate kit, plus something warm and disposable to discard before the start
- A plan for reaching Wanstead Flats, east London
- A meeting point agreed with family and friends for after the race
Training Strategy for London Epping Forest 50K
20-24 weeks is the realistic window for a first 31.1-mile ultra, assuming you already have a marathon's worth of base behind you. The block that matters is back-to-back long weekends — a long run on Saturday followed by a second, slower one on Sunday — which builds time on feet and teaches you to run on tired legs without the recovery cost of one enormous day. Practise your race-day nutrition on every one of them; at this distance the stomach fails before the legs do.
This is a largely flat course, so most of your long runs can mirror that — flat and steady, building time on feet rather than hill strength.
Drop volume hard across the final three to four weeks — further out and steeper than a marathon taper, because a 30-mile training day costs weeks of recovery, not days. Keep some easy running and a little terrain-specific work in, but the goal is to reach Wanstead Flats, east London with fresh feet and a rested gut rather than one more long run in the bank.
Lock in your target pace using the interactive splits calculator below — no official pacers are confirmed for this event, so a pace band on your watch is the more reliable option.
Test your race-day fuel and hydration plan on your long training runs, not for the first time on race day — check the Race Day Checklist below for what's actually on this course.
31.1-Mile Ultra Nutrition & Fueling Plan
A deliberate increase in carbohydrate over the two to three days before the race is the well-established approach at marathon distance.
Eat a carbohydrate-focused breakfast two to three hours before the start, and stick to something you've already tested in training rather than trying anything new.
Most runners take on carbohydrate every 30 to 45 minutes from about an hour in, alongside fluid at the on-course stations.
A mix of carbohydrate and protein in the hour or so after finishing supports recovery.
London Epping Forest 50K Charity Places 2026
No formal charity-place scheme published — runners commonly fundraise for a charity of their own choosing.
Lead with your personal story — explain why the charity matters to you. Personal connection generates 3x more support than a generic link broadcast.
Share key training milestones on Instagram (first 10-miler, peak week, race week) with your fundraising link in bio. Publicly thanking donors prompts secondary gifts!
Running London Epping Forest 50K for charity?
Link your JustGiving page to Verus and show up right here alongside other London Epping Forest 50K fundraisers — goal, progress and story, all in one place.
Add Your Fundraiser to VerusTravel & Logistics
No road closures — the London Epping Forest 50K is run off-road (Epping Forest — woodland trail, bridleway and open heath), so local traffic is unaffected.
London Epping Forest 50K Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know for race weekend.
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Race details independently compiled and fact-checked by Tommo against the official London Epping Forest 50K site , last verified August 2026. Always confirm official timings and policies directly prior to race day.