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Thinking I might step up to this distance. Anyone got any recommendations for a first time 50 miler?

In a perfect world, in Yorkshire, or north of England. I have decided I hate running in the heat, so perhaps the race should be in the first 3 or 4 months of the year or the last...

Thoughts? 

Thank you. 

Lakes in a day? It’s the middle of October

Not sure if there are entries left for this year but if not, there’s always 2019

Hardmoors 55 would fit the bill? (with an extra 5 miles)

It's full I'm afraid.  But yes I would recommend Lakes in a Day as a beginner ultra for any competent hillwalker because the long cut-off (24 hours) means you don't have to be quick, and it's really a very well run event.

What type of terrain do you like running on? The Hardmoors 55 is a great event, tough course though. For a 'step' up event have a look at the Centurian 50's especially the South Downs Way, that's a nice introductory one.

I see that in 2019 it’s reduced to 50 miles!  Perfect. 

Thanks Wonrek; really looking for runs in north of England. But I’ll bear it mind. 

Terrain? ....off road if possible. And more trail type running than fell type running!

Thanks Goose & Neil. Yes, that looks interesting. Maybe 2019....

How about the Montane Cheviot Goat? It's up north, off road, end of the year but sadly you might find it a little easy as it falls short the the 50 mile

Thanks Wonrek.  Wow, that looks bit serious as a first go! And it’s 55 miles! (Nice video on the homepage though the music is a bit dramatic) 

Punk Panther ultramarathons? Not done any myself. There's a series of them.