Plympton, United Kingdom · Saturday, July 11, 2026
Hope12
We hold no course length for this race — a timed or backyard event is measured by the clock, not the kilometre — so there is no Grit score to give you.
What the course asks
DUV results for the 2024 edition (12h) — ranked runners 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 94 m. Not a forecast.
Results history
| Year | Race | Finishers | Men's winner | Women's winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 12h | 63 | Oliver Harding · 96.560 km | Sara Fabien · 96.560 km |
| 2023 | 12h | 69 | Joe Beaton · 120.700 km | Sandra Helk · 112.654 km |
| 2017 | 12h | 113 | Dan Murdoch · 115.872 km | Vicky Saunders · 86.904 km |
The field shrank 9% between 2023 (69) and 2024 (63). 52% of the 2024 field were women.
DUV results for the 2024 edition (12h) — ranked runners 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
With road terrain, choose a shoe with moderate cushioning for optimal performance.
Gear for this race
Chosen for this road race with 200 m of ascent.
- Trail Running Shoes Cushioning on road that is still there in the last quarter.
- Race Nutrition Self-supported fuelling between aid stations.
- Hydration Vests Flask capacity without the bounce.
- Headlamps A 12 h limit puts you out there after dark.
- GPS Watches Battery life first — an ultra outlasts most full-GPS modes.
Similar races
Other road ultras of the same format.