The Rasselbock 545 - 12h Saturday

Race completed

not publishedn/a Distance

not publishedn/a Climbing

not publishedn/a Grit

We hold no course length for this race — a timed or backyard event is measured by the clock, not the kilometre — so there is no Grit score to give you.

51.7522° N, 1.2560° W © OpenFreeMap © OpenMapTiles Data from OpenStreetMap

Typical conditions, July

Daytime high 22°C

Night low 12°C

Rainfall Mostly dry

Daylight 15 h 51 m of light

Regional 2001-2020 average for July — NASA POWER, grid elevation 108 m. Not a forecast.

Course notes

gear With road terrain, choose a shoe with moderate cushioning for optimal performance.

Gear for this race

Chosen for this road race.

Trail Running Shoes Cushioning on road that is still there in the last quarter.
Race Nutrition Self-supported fuelling between aid stations.
Hydration Vests Flask capacity without the bounce.
Headlamps A 12 h limit puts you out there after dark.
GPS Watches Battery life first — an ultra outlasts most full-GPS modes.

Brooks

Cascadia 18

Versatile trail shoe with BioMoGo DNA cushioning and TrailTack rubber outsole.

$140 ★★★★★ 4.5

Salomon

Sense Ride 5

RunRepeat found the Salomon Sense Ride 5 to have immaculate lockdown and a smooth and stable ride, making it confident on moderate trails and steep downhills. I…

★★★★★ 4.5

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