Race The Tide

Race completed

47 km Distance

1,240 m Climbing

4.2 Grit · Challenging

50.3135° N, 3.9537° W © OpenFreeMap © OpenMapTiles Data from OpenStreetMap

What the course asks

Climbing rate 26 m / km Rolling. Moderate undulations. Requires consistent effort across varying grades.

Field size ~52 Small. Long stretches with nobody in sight.

DUV results for the 2023 edition (29mi) — finishers only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.

Typical conditions, May

Daytime high 15°C

Night low 9°C

Rainfall Mostly dry

Daylight 15 h 27 m of light

Regional 2001-2020 average for May — NASA POWER, grid elevation 94 m. Not a forecast.

Results history

Year	Race	Finishers	Men's winner	Women's winner
2023	29mi	52	Angus Menter · 04:45:27	Katie McCullagh · 04:49:58
2022	28.5mi	51	Chris Prall · 04:44:59	Rosie Evans · 04:17:49
2021	28.5mi	81	Andy Norris · 04:32:48	Lucy Hilton · 04:48:02
2020	28.5mi	95	Matthew Hart · 03:51:47	Lucy Commander · 04:19:23
2019	28.5mi	79	Matthew Hart · 03:58:11	Mary Menon · 04:09:20
2018	28.5mi	59	Phil Thorne · 04:13:32	Mary Menon · 04:13:06

The field has held steady: 51 in 2022, 52 in 2023. 31% of the 2023 field were women.

DUV results for the 2023 edition (29mi) — 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.

By UltraHub Expert

👟 gear

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

By UltraHub Expert

Gear for this race

Chosen for 47 km of trail with 1,240 m of ascent.

Trail Running Shoes 26 m of climb per kilometre — grip and rock protection before cushioning.
Race Nutrition 47 km of self-supported fuelling between aid stations.
Hydration Vests Pole attachment and chest-strap stability on steep ground.
Trekking Poles 1,240 m of ascent to walk up.
GPS Watches Battery life first — a 47 km day outlasts most full-GPS modes.

Adidas

Terrex Agravic Speed Ultra

RunRepeat found the Adidas Terrex Agravic Speed Ultra to be perfect for midfoot and forefoot strikers, while iRunFar noted that the shoe feels incredibly effici…

★★★★★ 4.5

La Sportiva

Prodigio Pro

RunRepeat found the La Sportiva Prodigio Pro to have a secure, locked-in fit due to its premium upper, and also praised the shoe's energetic ride, particularly…

$225 ★★★★★ 4.6

Maurten