River Ayr Way Challenge

Race completed

64 km Distance

not publishedn/a Climbing

3.2 est Grit · Challenging

Calculated from 64 km alone — the organiser has not published an elevation profile. Read 3.2 as a floor, not a verdict.

What the course asks

Time limit 10 hours 9:23 min/km average. Tight. Climbing is unpublished, so this pace is a ceiling on the effort, not a measure of it. Tighter than 82% of 50 mi races. Measured against 473 races of the same distance. Cut-off calculator →

Field size ~60 Mid-sized. Company early, well spread out by halfway.

DUV results for the 2023 edition (40mi) — finishers only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.

Results history

Year	Race	Finishers	Men's winner	Women's winner
2023	40mi	60	David McLure · 05:34:48	Jennifer Brown · 07:08:52
2022	40mi	50	Liam Mills · 05:38:29	Kirstin Oakley · 07:26:40
2019	40mi	69	Scott Williamson · 05:54:52	Toni McIntosh · 05:46:32
2018	40mi	57	David McLure · 04:58:15	Toni McIntosh · 05:29:21
2017	40mi	69	David McLure · 04:57:46	Iona MacKay · 06:26:45
2016	41mi	70	David McLure · 04:57:30	Morgana Windram-Geddes · 05:55:01
2014	41mi	40	Robert Soutar · 05:44:58	Gayle Tait · 06:39:17
2013	41mi	42	Casey Morgan · 05:11:00	Kathy Henly · 06:40:00
2012	41mi	74	Andy Johns · 05:34:31	Rosie Bell-Shaw · 06:25:05
2011	41mi	87	Grant Jeans · 05:24:00	Caroline McKay · 06:27:00

The field grew 20% between 2022 (50) and 2023 (60). 13% of the 2023 field were women.

DUV results for the 2023 edition (40mi) — finishers only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.

Course notes

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

Gear for this race

Chosen for 64 km of trail.

Trail Running Shoes 64 km of trail — cushioning that is still there in the last quarter.
Race Nutrition 64 km of self-supported fuelling between aid stations.
Hydration Vests Flask capacity for 64 km, without the bounce.
GPS Watches Battery life first — a 64 km day outlasts most full-GPS modes.

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

Adidas

Terrex Speed Ultra

RunRepeat found the Adidas Terrex Speed Ultra to have a grippy outsole and great lockdown, while iRunFar noted that the shoe works on a variety of trail conditi…

★★★★★ 4.5

Tailwind

Endurance Fuel

All-in-one calorie and electrolyte drink mix. 200 calories per serving.

$25 ★★★★★ 4.8

Salomon

ADV Skin 12

Industry-standard 12L race vest with front flask pockets and minimal bounce.

$180 ★★★★★ 4.8

COROS

APEX 2 Pro

GPS running watch with 75-hour GPS battery, topo maps, and training metrics.

$500 ★★★★★ 4.7

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