Jurassic Coast 50km Ultra

Race completed

50 km Distance

1,730 m Climbing

5.1 Grit · Challenging

50.7265° N, 2.9348° W © OpenFreeMap © OpenMapTiles Data from OpenStreetMap

What the course asks

Climbing rate 35 m / km Rolling. Moderate undulations. Requires consistent effort across varying grades.

Time limit 14 hours 16:48 min/km average. Generous. Walkable throughout for most of the field. More forgiving than 85% of 50K races. Measured against 1034 races of the same distance. Cut-off calculator →

Field size ~62 Mid-sized. Company early, well spread out by halfway.

DUV results for the 2024 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, June

Daytime high 17°C

Night low 12°C

Rainfall Mostly dry

Daylight 16 h 30 m of light

Regional 2001-2020 average for June — NASA POWER, grid elevation 42 m. Not a forecast.

Results history

Year	Race	Finishers	Men's winner	Women's winner
2024	50km	62	Stephen Adams · 04:36:33	Olivia Walker · 06:07:52
2023	50km	58	Ryan Waite · 05:29:37	Rebecca White · 06:22:30
2022	47.7km	41	Danny Kendall · 04:46:46	Charlie Ramsdale · 05:30:30
2021	47.7km	75	Alex Kerr · 05:01:54	Emily Turner · 06:10:13
2019	47.7km	77	Liam Storey · 04:30:00	Jasmine Northbrooke · 05:48:00
2018	50km	99	Daniel Palmer · 05:24:00	Alice Kelly · 06:23:00

The field grew 7% between 2023 (58) and 2024 (62). 31% of the 2024 field were women.

DUV results for the 2024 edition (50km) — 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

⛰️ terrain

This is a rolling course. Expect fast, runnable sections where rhythm is key.

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👟 gear

With trail terrain, choose a shoe with moderate cushioning for optimal performance.

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Gear for this race

Chosen for 50 km of trail with 1,730 m of ascent.

Trail Running Shoes 35 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 1,730 m of ascent to walk up.
Headlamps A 14 h limit puts you out there after dark.

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

Brooks

Catamount 3

RunRepeat found the Brooks Catamount 3 to have a cozier upper that enhances the overall fit, though breathability and durability could be better. iRunFar noted…

★★★★★ 4.5

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