Ultra Running Hub Holyhead, United Kingdom · Friday, September 4, 2026
Firelighter 50 Coastal Ultra Marathon
What the course asks
DUV results for the 2025 edition (47mi) — finishers only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.
Typical conditions, September
Regional 2001-2020 average for September — NASA POWER, grid elevation 15 m. Not a forecast.
Results history
| Year | Race | Finishers | Men's winner | Women's winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 47mi | 61 | Terry Jervis · 07:25:43 | Emma Estep · 09:32:45 |
| 2023 | 35.7mi | 53 | Matthew Taylor · 05:37:39 | Ariannell Parry · 06:48:56 |
| 2022 | 35.7mi | 41 | Richard Mawdsley · 06:23:35 | Heather Heppenstall · 06:23:34 |
| 2021 | 35.7mi | 58 | Owen Humphreys · 05:16:49 | Tracy Entwistle · 06:37:48 |
| 2019 | 35.7mi | 54 | Owen Humphreys · 05:53:26 | Tory Grieves · 06:11:22 |
| 2018 | 35.7mi | 42 | Neil Martin · 05:21:56 | Merilin Sikk · 06:17:04 |
| 2017 | 35.7mi | 26 | Paul Wathan · 05:37:25 | Sallie Holt · 06:22:13 |
The field grew 15% between 2023 (53) and 2025 (61). 33% of the 2025 field were women.
DUV results for the 2025 edition (47mi) — 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 rolling 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 76 km of trail with 1,300 m of ascent.
- Trail Running Shoes 76 km of trail — cushioning that is still there in the last quarter.
- Race Nutrition 76 km of self-supported fuelling between aid stations.
- Hydration Vests Flask capacity for 76 km, without the bounce.
- Headlamps A 15 h limit puts you out there after dark.
- GPS Watches Battery life first — a 76 km day outlasts most full-GPS modes.
Overview
The Firelighter 50 Coastal Ultra Marathon is a 76-kilometer trail race along the Anglesey Coastal Path, with 1300 meters of elevation gain. This gives it 17.1 meters of climb per kilometer, making it a hillier course than many 50-mile races.
With a 15-hour time limit, the cutoff pace of 11.8 minutes per kilometer is tighter than 41% of its 455 peer 50-mile races. Runners will find the course description mentions single track coastal trails, beaches, clifftop paths, coves, grassy headlands, and small villages.
The race has seen 7 editions since 2017, with 61 finishers at the latest edition in 2025. Its field size is larger than 58% of 652 comparable 50-mile races. Entry fees range from £125 to £150.
Similar races
Other 50 mi trail ultras, closest in distance first.