The South Hams Ultra 44 miles

2 days to go

71 km Distance

1,940 m Climbing

6.5 Grit · Hardcore

50.4311° N, 3.6843° W © OpenFreeMap © OpenMapTiles Data from OpenStreetMap

What the course asks

Climbing rate 27 m / km Rolling. Moderate undulations. Requires consistent effort across varying grades.

Time limit 14 hours 11:50 min/km average. Comfortable. Room to walk the climbs and stop at aid. About average for a 50 mi. Measured against 477 races of the same distance. Cut-off calculator →

Typical conditions, October

Daylight 11 h 05 m of light

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 71 km of trail with 1,940 m of ascent.

Trail Running Shoes 27 m of climb per kilometre — grip and rock protection before cushioning.
Race Nutrition 71 km of self-supported fuelling between aid stations.
Hydration Vests Pole attachment and chest-strap stability on steep ground.
Trekking Poles 1,940 m of ascent to walk up.
Headlamps A 14 h limit puts you out there after dark.

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

Adidas

Terrex Speed Ultra

RunRepeat found the Adidas Terrex Speed Ultra to have a grippy outsole and great lockdown, while iRunFar noted that the shoe works on a variety of trail conditi…

★★★★★ 4.5

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