Round the Rock Jersey 48 Miles

Race completed

77 km Distance

4,500 m Climbing

10.0 Grit · Elite / extreme

51.3895° N, 0.1989° W © OpenFreeMap © OpenMapTiles Data from OpenStreetMap

What the course asks

Climbing rate 58 m / km Mountain. Significant climbing. Steep sections will require power hiking.

Time limit 12 hours 9:21 min/km average. Comfortable. Room to walk the climbs and stop at aid. Tighter than 83% of 50 mi races. Measured against 471 races of the same distance. Cut-off calculator →

Field size ~95 Mid-sized. Company early, well spread out by halfway.

DUV results for the 2024 edition (48mi) — finishers only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.

Typical conditions, August

Daytime high 22°C

Night low 12°C

Rainfall Mostly dry

Daylight 15 h 27 m of light

Regional 2001-2020 average for August — NASA POWER, grid elevation 73 m. Not a forecast.

Results history

Year	Race	Finishers	Men's winner	Women's winner
2024	48mi	95	James Manners · 06:31:14	Jodie Bull · 07:47:31
2023	48mi	72	James Manners · 06:27:58	Vikki Stafford · 07:28:15
2022	48mi	89	Christiaan Dirk (Tiaan) Erwee · 06:04:50	Bethany Rainbow · 07:53:39
2020	48mi	73	Jethro Lennox · 06:59:29	Faith Addison · 08:12:46
2019	77km	73	Jethro Lennox · 06:23:48	Leanne Marie Therese Rive · 08:04:23
2018	77km	55	Milan Misak · 06:49:39	Leanne Marie Therese Rive · 07:54:35
2017	77km	59	Scott Harris · 06:42:55	Leanne Marie Therese Rive · 07:38:49
2016	77km	54	Paul Martelletti · 05:42:59	Leanne Marie Therese Rive · 07:50:59
2015	77km	63	Paul Martelletti · 05:46:04	Rebecca Thompson · 07:34:49
2014	77km	63	Bruno Fransisco · 06:23:55	Rebecca Bowdler · 08:03:04

The field grew 32% between 2023 (72) and 2024 (95). 17% of the 2024 field were women.

DUV results for the 2024 edition (48mi) — 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 mountain course. Poles are highly recommended for the sustained climbs.

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 77 km of trail with 4,500 m of ascent.

Trail Running Shoes 58 m of climb per kilometre — grip and rock protection before cushioning.
Race Nutrition 77 km of self-supported fuelling between aid stations.
Hydration Vests Pole attachment and chest-strap stability on steep ground.
Trekking Poles 4,500 m of ascent to walk up.
Headlamps A 12 h limit puts you out there after dark.

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

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

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