Conquest of Avalon 50 Miler Cancelled

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The Conquest of Avalon is a point to point trail ultramarathon through the Somerset countryside, with 30 mile and 50 mile routes finishing in Glastonbury. Inspired by the history and Arthurian legends surrounding Avalon, both distances culminate with a memorable journey over the iconic Glastonbury Tor before descending into the town.

Runners predominantly follow the historic Leland Trail through a varied landscape of countryside, rural villages, fields, tracks and quiet roads. The 50 mile route begins at Ham Hill and covers an additional section before joining the 30 mile route around Castle Cary. With comparatively modest elevation and plenty of runnable terrain, the event is one of the faster long distance challenges in the Albion Running series.

The closing miles bring Glastonbury Tor increasingly into view as runners approach the final major climb of the course. After reaching the Tor, the route descends into Glastonbury for the finish, providing a distinctive conclusion that connects the endurance challenge with the landscape, history and folklore of Somerset.

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