Glen Ogle 33

19 days to go

53 km Distance

3,000 m Climbing

7.2 Grit · Hardcore

56.4674° N, 4.3182° W © OpenFreeMap © OpenMapTiles Data from OpenStreetMap

What the course asks

Climbing rate 57 m / km Mountain. Significant climbing. Steep sections will require power hiking.

Field size ~255 Large. Rarely out of sight of another runner.

DUV results for the 2023 edition (33mi) — finishers only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.

Typical conditions, November

Daylight 8 h 48 m of light

Results history

Year	Race	Finishers	Men's winner	Women's winner
2023	33mi	255	Stuart Paterson · 03:21:31	Sheena Logan · 04:06:05
2022	33mi	278	Kyle Wilson · 03:33:52	Anwen Darlington · 04:19:59
2021	33mi	224	Iain Carroll · 03:47:18	Christine Caldwell · 04:56:01
2019	33mi	403	Robert Turner · 03:39:56	Kathryn Campbell · 04:35:56
2018	33mi	369	Shaun Cumming · 03:58:55	Alison Rowatt · 04:11:27
2017	33mi	415	Iain Carroll · 03:47:47	Alison Rowatt · 04:01:58
2016	33mi	349	Neil Renault · 03:29:52	Nicola Adams-Hendry · 04:19:16
2015	33mi	331	Robert Turner · 03:36:55	Charlotte Black · 04:17:30
2014	33mi	237	Ray Ward · 03:46:22	Rachael Miller · 04:14:24
2013	33mi	181	Robert Turner · 03:26:33	Joanne Thom · 04:19:32

The field shrank 8% between 2022 (278) and 2023 (255). 40% of the 2023 field were women.

DUV results for the 2023 edition (33mi) — 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. 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 53 km of trail with 3,000 m of ascent.

Trail Running Shoes 57 m of climb per kilometre — grip and rock protection before cushioning.
Race Nutrition 53 km of self-supported fuelling between aid stations.
Hydration Vests Pole attachment and chest-strap stability on steep ground.
Trekking Poles 3,000 m of ascent to walk up.
GPS Watches Battery life first — a 53 km day outlasts most full-GPS modes.

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 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

Skratch Labs