Ultra Running Hub Hengoed, United Kingdom · Saturday, September 5, 2026
The Ridum - Ridgeway Ultra Marathon
What the course asks
DUV results for the 2024 edition (30mi) — finishers only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.
Typical conditions, September
Regional 2001-2020 average for September — NASA POWER, grid elevation 96 m. Not a forecast.
Results history
| Year | Race | Finishers | Men's winner | Women's winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 30mi | 253 | Harvey White · 04:15:00 | Anne-Marie Moon · 05:41:00 |
| 2023 | 30mi | 165 | Marcus Chesterton · 04:15:00 | Natalie Utting · 05:15:00 |
| 2022 | 30mi | 121 | Jack Abbotts · 04:42:00 | Natalie Utting · 05:28:00 |
| 2021 | 30.5mi | 96 | Chris Nottingham · 04:26:00 | Sanna Duthie · 05:16:00 |
The field grew 53% between 2023 (165) and 2024 (253). 43% of the 2024 field were women.
DUV results for the 2024 edition (30mi) — 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
This is a vertical course. Poles are highly recommended for the sustained climbs.
With trail terrain, choose a shoe with moderate cushioning for optimal performance.
Gear for this race
Chosen for 48 km of trail with 4,400 m of ascent.
- Trail Running Shoes 92 m of climb per kilometre — grip and rock protection before cushioning.
- Race Nutrition 48 km of self-supported fuelling between aid stations.
- Hydration Vests Pole attachment and chest-strap stability on steep ground.
- Trekking Poles 4,400 m of ascent to walk up.
- GPS Watches Battery life first — a 48 km day outlasts most full-GPS modes.
Similar races
Other 50K trail ultras, closest in distance first.