Valleys Ultra 55km

Race completed

58 km Distance

2,500 m Climbing

6.7 Grit · Hardcore

54.4219° N, 2.9640° W © OpenFreeMap © OpenMapTiles Data from OpenStreetMap

What the course asks

Climbing rate 43 m / km Mountain. Significant climbing. Steep sections will require power hiking.

Time limit 19 hours 19:39 min/km average. Generous. Walkable throughout for most of the field. Among the most forgiving 50K cut-offs we track. Measured against 1034 races of the same distance. Cut-off calculator →

Field size ~458 Large. Rarely out of sight of another runner.

DUV results for the 2024 edition (55km) — finishers only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.

Typical conditions, September

Daytime high 15°C

Night low 10°C

Rainfall Showers likely

Daylight 12 h 01 m of light

Regional 2001-2020 average for September — NASA POWER, grid elevation 164 m. Not a forecast.

Results history

Year	Race	Finishers	Men's winner	Women's winner
2024	55km	458	Chris Booth · 06:05:05	Helen Newman · 06:44:05
2023	55km	184	Andy Norman · 05:00:56	Sabrina Verjee · 05:19:15

The field grew 149% between 2023 (184) and 2024 (458). 33% of the 2024 field were women.

DUV results for the 2024 edition (55km) — finishers only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.

The Aid Station

Course-specific beta from the community

⛰️ terrain

This is a mountain course. Poles are highly recommended for the sustained climbs.

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👟 gear

With trail terrain, choose a shoe with moderate cushioning for optimal performance.

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Gear for this race

Chosen for 58 km of trail with 2,500 m of ascent.

Trail Running Shoes 43 m of climb per kilometre — grip and rock protection before cushioning.
Race Nutrition 58 km of self-supported fuelling between aid stations.
Hydration Vests Pole attachment and chest-strap stability on steep ground.
Trekking Poles 2,500 m of ascent to walk up.
Headlamps A 19 h limit puts you out there after dark.

Salomon

Sense Ride 5

RunRepeat found the Salomon Sense Ride 5 to have immaculate lockdown and a smooth and stable ride, making it confident on moderate trails and steep downhills. I…

★★★★★ 4.5

Adidas

Terrex Agravic Speed Ultra

RunRepeat found the Adidas Terrex Agravic Speed Ultra to be perfect for midfoot and forefoot strikers, while iRunFar noted that the shoe feels incredibly effici…

★★★★★ 4.5

Skratch Labs