Ultra Running Hub Stoke-sub-Hamdon, United Kingdom · Saturday, July 4, 2026
Ham & Lyme 50 Km Run
What the course asks
DUV results for the 2019 edition (50km) — finishers only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.
Typical conditions, July
Regional 2001-2020 average for July — NASA POWER, grid elevation 86 m. Not a forecast.
Results history
| Year | Race | Finishers | Men's winner | Women's winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 50km | 201 | Alistair Palmer · 04:36:10 | Rebecca Mabelle · 05:20:32 |
| 2018 | 50km | 174 | Christopher Southern · 04:07:41 | Judy Davey · 05:53:07 |
| 2017 | 50km | 200 | Nick Sale · 04:40:56 | Helen Wright · 04:59:37 |
| 2016 | 50km | 107 | Iain Trickett · 04:26:34 | Rachael Doran · 05:24:14 |
The field grew 16% between 2018 (174) and 2019 (201). 40% of the 2019 field were women.
DUV results for the 2019 edition (50km) — 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 50 km of trail with 2,630 m of ascent.
- Trail Running Shoes 53 m of climb per kilometre — grip and rock protection before cushioning.
- Race Nutrition 50 km of self-supported fuelling between aid stations.
- Hydration Vests Pole attachment and chest-strap stability on steep ground.
- Trekking Poles 2,630 m of ascent to walk up.
- GPS Watches Battery life first — a 50 km day outlasts most full-GPS modes.
Overview
The Ham & Lyme 50 Km Run was a trail race that took runners from Stoke-sub-Hamdon in the United Kingdom. It had a total elevation gain of 2630m over 50km, which meant 52.6m of climb per kilometer. The race was run for 4 editions, from 2016 to 2019. The latest edition in 2019 had 201 finishers.
With a 7-hour time limit, the cut-off pace was 8.4 minutes per kilometer. This cut-off was tighter than 95% of 50k cut-offs, leaving little margin for error. The race's field size was bigger than 91% of 50k fields, making it one of the larger events in its category. The entry fee was £35.
Similar races
Other 50K trail ultras, closest in distance first.