Ultra Running Hub Forres, United Kingdom · Saturday, May 9, 2026
Moray Coastal Trail Race 50mi
What the course asks
DUV results for the 2023 edition (50mi) — finishers only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.
Typical conditions, May
Regional 2001-2020 average for May — NASA POWER, grid elevation 226 m. Not a forecast.
Results history
| Year | Race | Finishers | Men's winner | Women's winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 50mi | 53 | Jacob Snochowski · 05:49:30 | Jay Hairsine Wilson · 07:45:32 |
| 2022 | 50mi | 28 | John Anderson · 07:04:48 | Alison Locke · 09:21:12 |
| 2021 | 50mi | 92 | Jamie Pallister · 06:51:46 | Charlotte Black · 07:17:45 |
The field grew 89% between 2022 (28) and 2023 (53). 40% of the 2023 field were women.
DUV results for the 2023 edition (50mi) — 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 rolling course. Expect fast, runnable sections where rhythm is key.
- gear With trail terrain, choose a shoe with moderate cushioning for optimal performance.
Gear for this race
Chosen for 76 km of trail with 1,200 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 16 h limit puts you out there after dark.
- GPS Watches Battery life first — a 76 km day outlasts most full-GPS modes.
Overview
The Moray Coastal Trail Race 50mi was a 76 km trail race based in Forres, United Kingdom. With 1200 meters of total elevation gain across the route, the course averaged 15.8 meters of climb per kilometer, presenting a relatively rolling coastal profile rather than severe mountain ascents.
Runners faced a 16-hour time limit, working out to a required cutoff pace of 12.6 minutes per kilometer. That deadline was more generous than 70% of 50mi cut-offs and tighter than 30%, giving participants substantial breathing room to manage pace along the trails without an immediate threat of missed checkpoints.
The event saw 3 editions between 2021 and 2023, drawing 53 finishers in its 2023 running. Across the broader distance category, its participation made it bigger than 53% of 50mi fields and smaller than 46%—a mid-sized turnout that avoided congested trails while maintaining regular contact with other runners.
Similar races
Other 50 mi trail ultras, closest in distance first.