Ultra Running Hub Exmouth, United Kingdom · Saturday, September 19, 2026
Fixed Distance 50 mi
Salmon Run Ultra
Race completed
69 km Distance
1,050 m Climbing
5.0 Grit · Challenging
What the course asks
Climbing rate 15 m / km
Rolling. Moderate undulations. Requires consistent effort across varying grades.
Time limit 12 hours
10:26 min/km average. Firm. Room to walk the climbs and stop at aid. About average for a 50 mi. Measured against 472 races of the same distance. Cut-off calculator →
Field size ~10 Tiny. You will run alone for most of it.
DUV results for the 2023 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, September
Daytime high 18°C
Night low 14°C
Rainfall Mostly dry
Daylight 12 h 28 m of light
Regional 2001-2020 average for September — NASA POWER, grid elevation 42 m. Not a forecast.
Results history
| Year | Race | Finishers | Men's winner | Women's winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 50mi | 10 | Adam Fieldhouse · 07:21:00 | Liz Bates · 11:18:00 |
20% of the 2023 field were women.
DUV results for the 2023 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 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 69 km of trail with 1,050 m of ascent.
- Trail Running Shoes 69 km of trail — cushioning that is still there in the last quarter.
- Race Nutrition 69 km of self-supported fuelling between aid stations.
- Hydration Vests Flask capacity for 69 km, without the bounce.
- Headlamps A 12 h limit puts you out there after dark.
- GPS Watches Battery life first — a 69 km day outlasts most full-GPS modes.
Similar races
Other 50 mi trail ultras, closest in distance first.