Ultra Running Hub Stone Cross, Ireland · Saturday, September 26, 2026
Fixed Distance 50K
Stone Cross to Lug solo
Race completed
49 km Distance
2,170 m Climbing
5.7 Grit · Challenging
What the course asks
Climbing rate 44 m / km
Mountain. Significant climbing. Steep sections will require power hiking.
Field size ~8 Tiny. You will run alone for most of it.
DUV results for the 2024 edition (54km) — 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 16°C
Night low 11°C
Rainfall Mostly dry
Daylight 12 h 01 m of light
Regional 2001-2020 average for September — NASA POWER, grid elevation 46 m. Not a forecast.
Results history
| Year | Race | Finishers | Men's winner | Women's winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 54km | 8 | Rory Campbell · 07:17:30 | Avril Challoner · 09:34:42 |
| 2023 | 54km | 10 | Andrew Keeling · 06:59:20 | Maeve O'Grady · 10:05:00 |
| 2022 | 54km | 19 | Enda Cloake · 06:26:01 | Orla McEvoy · 09:06:26 |
| 2021 | 54km | 14 | John Bell · 06:53:19 | Ivana Kolaric · 08:30:08 |
| 2019 | 54km | 8 | Adrian Hennessy · 06:51:55 | — |
| 2018 | 54km | 18 | Alan Ayling · 07:13:15 | — |
| 2016 | 54km | 9 | Barry Hartnett · 07:03:30 | — |
| 2015 | 54km | 17 | Liam Vines · 07:29:19 | Daniela Boehm · 09:41:06 |
| 2014 | 54km | 10 | George Snee · 08:14:00 | Maike Juergens · 10:39:00 |
| 2013 | 54km | 4 | Alan Ayling · 07:40:00 | — |
The field shrank 20% between 2023 (10) and 2024 (8). 38% of the 2024 field were women.
DUV results for the 2024 edition (54km) — 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 mountain course. Poles are highly recommended for the sustained climbs.
- gear With trail terrain, choose a shoe with moderate cushioning for optimal performance.
Gear for this race
Chosen for 49 km of trail with 2,170 m of ascent.
- Trail Running Shoes 44 m of climb per kilometre — grip and rock protection before cushioning.
- Race Nutrition 49 km of self-supported fuelling between aid stations.
- Hydration Vests Pole attachment and chest-strap stability on steep ground.
- Trekking Poles 2,170 m of ascent to walk up.
- GPS Watches Battery life first — a 49 km day outlasts most full-GPS modes.
Similar races
Other 50K trail ultras, closest in distance first.