Ultra Running Hub Porthcawl, United Kingdom · Saturday, June 6, 2026
The Vogum - Vale of Glamorgan Ultra Marathon
What the course asks
DUV results for the 2025 edition (40mi) — finishers only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.
Typical conditions, June
Regional 2001-2020 average for June — NASA POWER, grid elevation 69 m. Not a forecast.
Results history
| Year | Race | Finishers | Men's winner | Women's winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 40mi | 200 | Salvis Briska · 05:33:00 | Christie Morris · 06:46:00 |
| 2024 | 40mi | 180 | Liam Stones · 06:11:00 | Anne-Marie Moon · 06:49:00 |
| 2023 | 40mi | 131 | Ellis Davies · 05:27:00 | Natalie Utting · 06:22:00 |
| 2022 | 40mi | 141 | Lee Davies · 05:38:00 | Kate Dolphin · 07:04:00 |
| 2021 | 40mi | 113 | Alexander Whearity · 05:42:00 | Sanna Duthie · 06:30:00 |
| 2019 | 40mi | 98 | Tom Stenning · 06:49:00 | Lauren Rutter · 08:06:00 |
| 2018 | 40mi | 33 | Tal England · 07:55:00 | Erika Harkins · 08:07:00 |
The field grew 11% between 2024 (180) and 2025 (200). 37% of the 2025 field were women.
DUV results for the 2025 edition (40mi) — 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 mountain 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 64 km of trail with 3,050 m of ascent.
- Trail Running Shoes 48 m of climb per kilometre — grip and rock protection before cushioning.
- Race Nutrition 64 km of self-supported fuelling between aid stations.
- Hydration Vests Pole attachment and chest-strap stability on steep ground.
- Trekking Poles 3,050 m of ascent to walk up.
- GPS Watches Battery life first — a 64 km day outlasts most full-GPS modes.
Overview
The Vogum is a 50-mile trail race that covers 64 kilometers with 3050 meters of elevation gain, making for 47.7 meters of climb per kilometer. This is a bigger field than 89% of 50-mile races.
The course follows the Welsh Coastal Path for most of its 40 miles, starting in Porthcawl and finishing in Penarth. The organiser, Pegasus Ultra Running, charges a £75 entry fee. The 7th edition of the race in 2025 saw 200 finishers. The next edition is scheduled for June 6, 2026.
Similar races
Other 50 mi trail ultras, closest in distance first.