Swanmore, United Kingdom · Sunday, November 15, 2026

Fixed Distance 50 mi

Rolys Run 40mi

4 days to go

64 km Distance

1,350 m Climbing

5.2 Grit · Challenging

50.9440° N, 1.1802° W © OpenFreeMap © OpenMapTiles Data from OpenStreetMap

What the course asks

Climbing rate 21 m / km Rolling. Moderate undulations. Requires consistent effort across varying grades.

Time limit 10 hours 9:23 min/km average. Tight. Sustained running. Long aid-station stops will cost you. Tighter than 82% of 50 mi races. Measured against 489 races of the same distance. Cut-off calculator →

Field size ~25 Small. Long stretches with nobody in sight.

DUV results for the 2022 edition (40mi) — finishers only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.

Typical conditions, November

Daytime high 11°C

Night low 5°C

Rainfall Mostly dry

Daylight 9 h 00 m of light

Regional 2001-2025 average for November — NASA POWER, grid elevation 62 m. Not a forecast.

Results history

Year	Race	Finishers	Men's winner	Women's winner
2022	40mi	25	Howard Calvert · 05:38:29	Alice Robinson · 06:42:28
2021	40mi	24	Kevin Stephens · 06:36:27	Dominique James · 07:53:25
2021	40mi	10	Dave Jones · 05:58:50	Alice Robinson · 07:10:56
2019	40mi	10	Lawrence Eccles · 06:04:10	Alice Robinson · 07:02:25

The field has held steady: 24 in 2021, 25 in 2022. 32% of the 2022 field were women.

DUV results for the 2022 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

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 64 km of trail with 1,350 m of ascent.

Trail Running Shoes 21 m of climb per kilometre — grip and rock protection before cushioning.
Race Nutrition 64 km of self-supported fuelling between aid stations.
Hydration Vests Pole attachment and chest-strap stability on steep ground.
Trekking Poles 1,350 m of ascent to walk up.
GPS Watches Battery life first — a 64 km day outlasts most full-GPS modes.

New Balance

Fuel Cell Super Comp Trail

★★★★★ 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

Skratch Labs

Sport Hydration Mix

Clean electrolyte drink mix with real fruit flavor. Low sugar.

$20 ★★★★★ 4.5

Nathan

VaporKrar 12L

12L race vest co-designed with ultra champion Rob Krar, with insulated bladder pocket.

$170 ★★★★★ 4.6

Komperdell

Carbon Ultralight Vario 4

4-section folding carbon poles with compact pack size for mandatory gear.

$160 ★★★★★ 4.5

Suunto

Vertical

Titanium GPS watch with solar charging, offline maps, and 140-hour GPS battery.

$630 ★★★★★ 4.5

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Overview

Rolys Run 40mi, a 64-kilometer trail race in Swanmore, United Kingdom, will next take place in November 2026. With 1350 meters of elevation gain, its 21.1 meters of climb per kilometer makes it a hilly course. Its 10-hour time limit is tighter than 82% of 50-mile cut-offs, allowing a pace no slower than 9.4 minutes per kilometer.

The race has seen as many as 25 finishers. Its field size is smaller than 71% of 50-mile races, and bigger than 28%.

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