Ultra Running Hub Merthyr Tydfil, United Kingdom · Saturday, November 7, 2026
Fixed Distance 50K
OTT Ultra 30 Miles
19 days to go
48 km Distance
4,000 m Climbing
8.4 Grit · Hardcore
What the course asks
Climbing rate 83 m / km
Vertical. Extreme verticality. This is a technical mountain course with sustained steep grades.
Field size ~45 Small. Long stretches with nobody in sight.
DUV results for the 2021 edition (30mi) — 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 9 h 21 m of light
Results history
| Year | Race | Finishers | Men's winner | Women's winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 30mi | 45 | Joseph Williams · 04:20:29 | Natalie Taylor · 05:09:58 |
| 2019 | 30mi | 51 | Pete Faulkner · 04:49:39 | Shan Jones · 05:18:19 |
| 2018 | 30mi | 29 | Keith Wigley · 04:03:35 | Holly Rush · 04:35:10 |
The field shrank 12% between 2019 (51) and 2021 (45). 31% of the 2021 field were women.
DUV results for the 2021 edition (30mi) — 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 vertical 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 48 km of trail with 4,000 m of ascent.
- Trail Running Shoes 83 m of climb per kilometre — grip and rock protection before cushioning.
- Race Nutrition 48 km of self-supported fuelling between aid stations.
- Hydration Vests Pole attachment and chest-strap stability on steep ground.
- Trekking Poles 4,000 m of ascent to walk up.
- GPS Watches Battery life first — a 48 km day outlasts most full-GPS modes.
Similar races
Other 50K trail ultras, closest in distance first.