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Country to Capital

Name: Country to Capital
Start: 2026-01-10
End: 2026-01-10
Location: City of Westminster, East of England

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City of Westminster, East of England, United Kingdom

calendar_today 10 Jan, 2026

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About the Event

Kickstart your ultra season with the iconic Country to Capital Ultra on Saturday, 10th January 2026, a 43-mile point-to-point journey from the Buckinghamshire countryside to the heart of London. This globally recognized race, a historic sell-out and UTMB index event, begins at the Shoulder of Mutton Pub in Wendover and weaves through trails before delivering runners onto the Grand Union Canal towpath for the final stretch into Little Venice. Each entry includes a live GPS tracker for navigation and spectator tracking, blending self-sufficiency with modern support across five well-stocked checkpoints featuring the legendary Go Beyond fruit cake.

With a 08:45 start from Wendover on January 10th, this event offers the unique challenge of transitioning from muddy rural paths to urban canal ways, finishing with showers and amenities at The Stowe Centre near Paddington. It's the perfect, sensibly-priced curtain-raiser for seasoned ultrarunners and an ambitious, memorable first ultra for those seeking a classic, well-organized introduction to the distance, complete with medal, merchandise, and a vibrant post-race atmosphere.

Races Offered

Ultra

Jan 10, 2026

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Distance — 69K

terrain

Type — Trail running

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08:45

Weather Overview

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for January in City of Westminster.

Temp (°C)

Feels Like (°C)

thermostat 1.8° / 7.6°

wb_sunny -2.5° / 3.3°

Wind (km/h)

Humidity (%)

air 15.0 /

water_drop 85.2%

Temp (°C)

Feels Like (°C)

Wind (km/h)

Humidity (%)

thermostat 1.8° / 7.6°

wb_sunny -2.5° / 3.3°

air 15.0 km/h

water_drop 85.2%

About City of Westminster

The City of Westminster is a London borough with city status in Greater London, England. It is the site of the United Kingdom's Houses of Parliament and much of the British government. It contains a large part of central London, including most of the West End, such as the major shopping areas around Oxford Street, Regent Street, Piccadilly and Bond Street, and the entertainment district of Soho. Many London landmarks are within the borough, including Buckingham Palace, Westminster Abbey, Whitehall, Westminster Cathedral, 10 Downing Street, and Trafalgar Square.