How Far Can I Run In 24 Hours? | Solstice At The Lakes Ultra

What happens when you spend 24 hours running around a lake? In this documentary-style race vlog, I take on Solstice at the Lakes 2026 by Embrace Ultra, a brand-new endurance event held at the beautiful Leybourne Lakes in Kent. With temperatures reaching around 26°C and humidity making conditions even tougher, this quickly became far more than a simple running challenge. Battling nausea, sleep deprivation, sore feet and the mental strain that comes with running through the night, my goal was simple: keep moving and reach the 100-mile mark. Join me as I document the highs, lows and realities of a 24-hour ultra marathon. From the social atmosphere of the opening laps to the solitude of running through darkness and the physical battle of the final hours, this is an honest look at what it takes to keep going when every part of you wants to stop. If you enjoy ultra running, endurance challenges, race documentaries and trail running adventures, I hope you enjoy the journey. 🏃‍♂️ MY RUNNING GEAR Get 10% OFF Mount To Coast products with code: CRAIG10 Road Shoes (MTC R1): https://uk.mounttocoast.com/products/... Trail Shoes (MTC T1): https://global.mounttocoast.com/en-gb... Hybrid/Gravel Shoes (MTC H1): https://global.mounttocoast.com/en-gb... Alternate Trail Shoes: https://amzn.to/3Nk5HtY ⌚ THE TECH & ESSENTIALS GPS Running Watch: https://amzn.to/3YExOGN Wireless Earphones: https://amzn.to/3Lgf1yx Running Backpack: https://amzn.to/4bg7URl Water Bottles: https://amzn.to/3NJ6Efq Energy Gels: https://amzn.to/4sT25Q6 🛡️ WEATHER & PROTECTION Waterproof Jacket: https://amzn.to/4qqEWD0 Headtorch: https://amzn.to/49iTGh1 Travel Sunscreen (SPF 50): https://amzn.to/49IobMu 📷 MY FILMING SETUP Camera: https://amzn.to/4pA5xfi Voiceover Mic: https://amzn.to/4qQIrSH Music by Epidemic Sound: https://epidemicsound.com/referral/5qaq9 ✅ LET'S CONNECT! Strava: Craig Barden Instagram (Running Cafe): @craigbarden_runningcafe Instagram (Personal): ‪@craigbarden1 Timestamps: 00:00 - Trailer 00:37 - Introduction 02:10 - Race Start 03:30 - 2pm - 5pm, it's HOT 05:10 - 5pm - 8pm, this is hard 07:35 - 8pm - 12am, I feel sick 10:12 - 12am - 5am, I strike back 12:24 - 5am - 12pm, it falls apart 16:07 - What happened? / My thoughts #UltraRunning #EmbraceUltra #SolsticeAtTheLakes #100Miles #UltraMarathon #RunningVlog #EnduranceChallenge #trailrunning