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Running · Ultra Marathons
Ultra in the Black Country 2027
- Race day
- Sunday, 21 March 2027
- Location
- Baggeridge Country Park, Dudley, West Midlands, UK
- Distance
- 32 mi / 51.5 km
Ultra in the Black Country: 21 March 2027, from Baggeridge Country Park, near Dudley, West Midlands. Entry, route, a pace chart and the race-day forecast.
Ultra in the Black Country Race Timeline
192 days to go
More than 126 days out — a good window to build a consistent base before ultra-specific training ramps up.
Ultra in the Black Country 2027: quick answers
When is Ultra in the Black Country 2027?
Ultra in the Black Country 2027 takes place on Sunday, 21 March 2027.
Where does Ultra in the Black Country start and finish?
Ultra in the Black Country starts at Baggeridge Country Park, near Dudley, West Midlands and finishes at Baggeridge Country Park, near Dudley, West Midlands.
How many miles is Ultra in the Black Country?
Ultra in the Black Country is 32 miles (51.5km).
How much does Ultra in the Black Country cost to enter?
Entry direct through the organiser. Can be entered solo, as a pair, or as a team of four.
Key Race Metrics & Overview
- Date
- Sunday, 21 March 2027
- Distance
- 32 miles / 51.5km
- Location
- Baggeridge Country Park, Dudley, West Midlands, UK
- Start Point
- Baggeridge Country Park, near Dudley, West Midlands
- Finish Point
- Baggeridge Country Park, near Dudley, West Midlands
- Surface
- Disused railway lines and canal towpath — around 97% traffic-free and well surfaced
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 direct through the organiser. Can be entered solo, as a pair, or as a team of four.
Ballot Policy
No ballot — entry is direct through Ultra in the Black Country.
Ultra in the Black Country 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.
Ultra in the Black Country Route Map & Elevation Profile
Starting at Baggeridge Country Park, near Dudley, West Midlands and finishing at Baggeridge Country Park, near Dudley, West Midlands. Total elevation gain is not published for this event, and Verus does not estimate one.
Is Ultra in the Black Country flat?
No official elevation figure is published for this course, so Verus doesn't state one. The organiser describes the going as: disused railway lines and canal towpath — around 97% traffic-free and well surfaced.
Ultra in the Black Country Course Profile
Elevation change not published for this event.
Tap a point on the course for details.
Baggeridge Country Park, near Dudley, West Midlands
Start line.
Where Ultra in the Black Country starts and finishes
Ultra in the Black Country starts at Baggeridge Country Park, near Dudley, West Midlands and finishes at Baggeridge Country Park, near Dudley, West Midlands. 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 Ultra in the Black Country Route Breakdown
A 32-mile loop from Baggeridge Country Park near Dudley, around 97% traffic-free, on well-surfaced disused railway lines and canal towpaths through the Black Country. Industrial-heritage running rather than moorland — and consistently fast because of it.
Ultra in the Black Country Pace Calculator & Splits
Ultra in the Black Country Pace Calculator
Enter a target finish time to see your pace and projected splits.
Average pace / mile
7:30
Average pace / km
4:40
Ultra in the Black Country 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 | 5:38 | 3:30 | 17:29 | 34:57 | 1:13:44 | 1:44:51 | 3:00:00 |
| 3:15 | 6:06 | 3:47 | 18:56 | 37:52 | 1:19:53 | 1:53:36 | 3:15:00 |
| 3:30 | 6:34 | 4:05 | 20:23 | 40:47 | 1:26:02 | 2:02:20 | 3:30:00 |
| 3:45 | 7:02 | 4:22 | 21:51 | 43:41 | 1:32:11 | 2:11:04 | 3:45:00 |
| 4:00 | 7:30 | 4:40 | 23:18 | 46:36 | 1:38:19 | 2:19:49 | 4:00:00 |
| 4:15 | 7:58 | 4:57 | 24:45 | 49:31 | 1:44:28 | 2:28:33 | 4:15:00 |
| 4:30 | 8:26 | 5:15 | 26:13 | 52:26 | 1:50:37 | 2:37:17 | 4:30:00 |
| 4:45 | 8:54 | 5:32 | 27:40 | 55:20 | 1:56:45 | 2:46:01 | 4:45:00 |
| 5:00 | 9:23 | 5:50 | 29:08 | 58:15 | 2:02:54 | 2:54:46 | 5:00:00 |
| 5:30 | 10:19 | 6:24 | 32:02 | 1:04:05 | 2:15:11 | 3:12:14 | 5:30:00 |
| 6:00 | 11:15 | 6:59 | 34:57 | 1:09:54 | 2:27:29 | 3:29:43 | 6:00:00 |
| 6:30 | 12:11 | 7:34 | 37:52 | 1:15:44 | 2:39:46 | 3:47:11 | 6:30:00 |
| 7:00 | 13:08 | 8:09 | 40:47 | 1:21:33 | 2:52:04 | 4:04:40 | 7:00:00 |
Ultra in the Black Country Finish Time Estimator
Enter a recent 5K, 10K or Half Marathon time to estimate your Ultra in the Black Country finish time.
Your 5K time
Estimated Ultra in the Black Country finish
4:56:10
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.
Got your target time? Save it to your profile.
Tag Ultra in the Black Country, set your goal pace, and let Verus track your countdown, training and fundraising in one place.
Start Your Verus JourneyUltra in the Black Country 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 Baggeridge Country Park, near Dudley, West Midlands
- A meeting point agreed with family and friends for after the race
Training Strategy for Ultra in the Black Country
20-24 weeks is the realistic window for a first 32-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 Baggeridge Country Park, near Dudley, West Midlands 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.
32-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.
Ultra in the Black Country Charity Places 2027
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 Ultra in the Black Country for charity?
Link your JustGiving page to Verus and show up right here alongside other Ultra in the Black Country fundraisers — goal, progress and story, all in one place.
Add Your Fundraiser to VerusTravel & Logistics
No road closures — the Ultra in the Black Country is run off-road (Disused railway lines and canal towpath — around 97% traffic-free and well surfaced), so local traffic is unaffected.
Ultra in the Black Country 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 Ultra in the Black Country site , last verified August 2026. Always confirm official timings and policies directly prior to race day.