Endurancelife Gower Ultra

10 days to go

55 km Distance

3,870 m Climbing

8.6 Grit · Elite / extreme

What the course asks

Climbing rate 70 m / km Vertical. Extreme verticality. This is a technical mountain course with sustained steep grades.

Field size ~83 Mid-sized. Company early, well spread out by halfway.

DUV results for the 2024 edition (34mi) — finishers only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.

Results history

Year	Race	Finishers	Men's winner	Women's winner
2024	34mi	83	Mark Emery · 04:36:08	Katy Cherry · 05:37:27
2023	34.2mi	83	Johnny Hesnan · 04:48:42	Sophie Biggs · 05:32:23
2022	34.2mi	73	Daniel Weller · 04:38:01	Michelle Maxwell · 06:16:21
2021	34.2mi	185	Nick Williams · 04:35:16	Emily Marchant · 05:12:35
2019	55.3km	103	Petar Minev · 05:27:38	Elizabeth Pascall · 04:56:17
2018	35.3mi	122	Robert Forbes · 04:30:12	Rose Harvey · 05:21:56
2017	34mi	96	Matthew Blackburn · 05:36:11	Sanna Duthie · 05:48:54
2016	34mi	133	Giles Dawnay · 05:32:21	Alexandra Cook · 05:43:27
2015	34mi	49	Edward Kerry · 05:22:40	Frida Lindmark · 07:39:02
2014	34mi	101	Keith MacIntosh · 04:57:43	Katie Beecher · 05:31:32

The field has held steady: 83 in 2023, 83 in 2024. 27% of the 2024 field were women.

DUV results for the 2024 edition (34mi) — finishers only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.

Course notes

terrain This is a vertical course. Poles are highly recommended for the sustained climbs.
gear With trail terrain, choose a shoe with moderate cushioning for optimal performance.

Gear for this race

Chosen for 55 km of trail with 3,870 m of ascent.

Trail Running Shoes 70 m of climb per kilometre — grip and rock protection before cushioning.
Race Nutrition 55 km of self-supported fuelling between aid stations.
Hydration Vests Pole attachment and chest-strap stability on steep ground.
Trekking Poles 3,870 m of ascent to walk up.
GPS Watches Battery life first — a 55 km day outlasts most full-GPS modes.

Adidas

Terrex Speed Ultra

RunRepeat found the Adidas Terrex Speed Ultra to have a grippy outsole and great lockdown, while iRunFar noted that the shoe works on a variety of trail conditi…

★★★★★ 4.5

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

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