Ultra Running Hub Wath-upon-Dearne, United Kingdom · Saturday, October 3, 2026
Rowbothams Round Rotherham
What the course asks
DUV results for the 2025 edition (50mi) — finishers only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.
Typical conditions, October
Regional 2001-2020 average for October — NASA POWER, grid elevation 85 m. Not a forecast.
Results history
| Year | Race | Finishers | Men's winner | Women's winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 50mi | 187 | Kevin Hoult · 07:19:27 | Emily Cowper-Coles · 07:18:03 |
| 2024 | 50mi | 183 | Kevin Hoult · 07:10:00 | Susan Keens · 08:21:46 |
| 2023 | 50mi | 170 | Rory Harris · 06:52:14 | Lisa Joanne Walbridge · 08:38:41 |
| 2022 | 50mi | 114 | Kevin Hoult · 07:06:33 | Michelle Harle · 09:58:05 |
| 2021 | 50mi | 143 | Rory Harris · 06:48:29 | Susan Keens · 08:31:05 |
| 2019 | 50mi | 132 | Ben Hague · 05:57:18 | Sabrina Verjee · 07:47:41 |
| 2018 | 50mi | 155 | Ben Hague · 06:00:52 | Karen Nash · 08:41:15 |
| 2017 | 50mi | 169 | Ken Sutor · 07:01:13 | Elly Woodhead · 09:18:38 |
| 2016 | 50mi | 193 | Kevin Hoult · 06:29:50 | Karen Nash · 08:35:54 |
| 2015 | 50mi | 197 | Kevin Hoult · 06:48:44 | Elizabeth Hutson · 07:52:30 |
The field has held steady: 183 in 2024, 187 in 2025. 30% of the 2025 field were women.
DUV results for the 2025 edition (50mi) — 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 fast & flat 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 80 km of trail with 800 m of ascent.
- Trail Running Shoes 80 km of trail — cushioning that is still there in the last quarter.
- Race Nutrition 80 km of self-supported fuelling between aid stations.
- Hydration Vests Flask capacity for 80 km, without the bounce.
- Headlamps A 20 h limit puts you out there after dark.
- GPS Watches Battery life first — a 80 km day outlasts most full-GPS modes.
Overview
Rowbothams Round Rotherham offered a 50mi trail race in the United Kingdom, organized by Rotherham Harriers and Athletics Club. With 800m of elevation gain across an 80km circuit through the South Yorkshire Forest along the Rotherham boundary, the undulating terrain of footpaths, tracks, towpaths, and roads averaged 10m of climb per kilometer, presenting continuous runnable ground rather than severe mountain gradients.
A generous 20-hour time limit required an average pace of only 15 minutes per kilometer. That standard was more generous than 87% of 50mi peers and tighter than only 13%, giving entrants substantial breathing room to manage pace or walk extended sections without threat of elimination.
The event saw 187 finishers at its 2025 edition, making its field bigger than 87% of comparable 50mi events and smaller than 13%. At an entry fee of £30-32, the established fixture completed 10 editions between 2015 and 2025.
Similar races
Other 50 mi trail ultras, closest in distance first.