Ultra Running Hub Combe Martin, United Kingdom · Sunday, November 8, 2026
Exmoor Coast Ultra 58 km (North Coast)
What the course asks
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, November
Regional 2001-2020 average for November — NASA POWER, grid elevation 133 m. Not a forecast.
Results history
| Year | Race | Finishers | Men's winner | Women's winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 55km | 35 | Erik Soderlund · 06:25:00 | Catherine Bashford · 07:47:42 |
| 2023 | 55km | 32 | Jordan Andrews · 04:58:53 | Gabriella Russell · 07:11:25 |
| 2022 | 55km | 32 | Rocco Zizzamia · 05:32:38 | Hannah Slater · 06:42:13 |
| 2021 | 55km | 51 | James Long · 05:39:35 | Sarah Polglass · 07:18:49 |
| 2020 | 55km | 45 | Jacek Cieluszecki · 05:11:00 | Melissa King · 07:06:00 |
| 2019 | 56.4km | 84 | David Parrott · 05:41:00 | Sophie Littlefair · 07:18:00 |
| 2018 | 56km | 73 | Kyle Forshaw · 06:00:00 | Anna-Marie Watson · 06:00:00 |
The field grew 9% between 2023 (32) and 2024 (35). 34% 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.
Course notes
- terrain This is a mountain course. Expect fast, runnable sections where rhythm is key.
- gear With trail terrain, choose a shoe with moderate cushioning for optimal performance.
Gear for this race
Chosen for 58 km of trail with 2,330 m of ascent.
- Trail Running Shoes 40 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 2,330 m of ascent to walk up.
- Headlamps A 14 h limit puts you out there after dark.
Overview
Organised by Climb South West, the Exmoor Coast Ultra 58 km (North Coast) sets out from Combe Martin on November 8, 2026, delivering a severe 40.2 metres of climb per kilometre across 2330 metres of total ascent.
Despite the demanding profile, the race provides a forgiving 14-hour time limit. At a required pace of 14.5 minutes per kilometre, the cut-off is more generous than 77% of 50k events and tighter than 23%, leaving substantial breathing room to hike the steepest sections without risking elimination.
Field sizes sit right in the middle tier of the category, with entrant counts smaller than 51% of 50k peers and bigger than 48%. Having staged 7 editions since 2018, the event saw 35 runners cross the finish line in 2024.
Similar races
Other 50K trail ultras, closest in distance first.