Leeds Country Way Winter Ultras

The Leeds Country Way Winter Ultras is scheduled for 9 January 2027 in Leeds, in the UK. The listed format is a 59 km ultra with an 8am start; elevation gain has not been published. The plural name suggests other races may be offered, but only one distance currently appears in the event details.

Fifty-nine kilometres in the middle of January is a demanding winter goal, halfway between the marathon and a long ultra. It suits runners who have already completed a marathon and want to step up, provided they have built up long runs at a moderate pace rather than fast sessions. Over this kind of distance, self-sufficiency matters as much as fitness: testing your pack, fuelling and clothing beforehand on a three- to four-hour run helps avoid unpleasant surprises on race day.