Ultra Running Hub Longford, Ireland · Saturday, April 25, 2026
Royal Canal Run Longford Ultra
Calculated from 53 km alone — the organiser has not published an elevation profile. Read 2.7 as a floor, not a verdict.
What the course asks
DUV results for the 2024 edition (53km) — finishers only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.
Typical conditions, April
Regional 2001-2020 average for April — NASA POWER, grid elevation 80 m. Not a forecast.
Results history
| Year | Race | Finishers | Men's winner | Women's winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 53km | 33 | Donatas Jocius · 03:50:43 | Deirdre Martin · 04:01:37 |
| 2023 | 53km | 22 | Michael Bagnall · 04:03:45 | Joanne Rice · 04:49:49 |
| 2022 | 53km | 18 | Conor Kelly · 04:24:55 | Deirdre Lynn · 04:12:15 |
| 2018 | 52km | 22 | Timothy Brownlie · 03:45:08 | Kim Marron · 05:21:54 |
| 2017 | 52km | 28 | Aidan Hogan · 03:40:57 | Deirdre Lynn · 04:47:57 |
| 2016 | 52km | 25 | Maurice Looby · 03:50:49 | Isobel Oakes · 04:25:45 |
The field grew 50% between 2023 (22) and 2024 (33). 21% of the 2024 field were women.
DUV results for the 2024 edition (53km) — 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
With road terrain, choose a shoe with moderate cushioning for optimal performance.
Gear for this race
Chosen for 53 km of road.
- Trail Running Shoes 53 km of road — cushioning that is still there in the last quarter.
- Race Nutrition 53 km of self-supported fuelling between aid stations.
- Hydration Vests Flask capacity for 53 km, without the bounce.
- GPS Watches Battery life first — a 53 km day outlasts most full-GPS modes.
Overview
The Royal Canal Run Longford Ultra, a 53-kilometer fixed-distance road race, takes place in Longford, Ireland, on April 25, 2026. This is a road race on a loop shorter than 5 kilometers, which means runners will pass the same aid stations and scenery multiple times.
The entry fee for this event is €55. With 33 finishers in its latest edition, this race has a smaller field than 46% of 50k races, placing it in the lower half for field size among 2651 peer events.
Similar races
Other 50K road ultras, closest in distance first.