Ultra Running Hub Combe Martin, United Kingdom · Sunday, November 8, 2026
Fixed Distance 50K
Exmoor Coast Ultra 58 km (North Coast)
40 days away
58 km Distance
2,330 m Climbing
6.4 Grit · Hardcore
What the course asks
Climbing rate 40 m / km
Mountain. Significant climbing. Steep sections will require power hiking.
Time limit 14 hours
14:29 min/km average. Generous. Walkable throughout for most of the field. More forgiving than 76% of 50K races. Measured against 1034 races of the same distance. Cut-off calculator →
Field size ~35 Small. Long stretches with nobody in sight.
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.
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.
The Aid Station
Course-specific beta from the community
This is a mountain course. Expect fast, runnable sections where rhythm is key.
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.
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