Tsunami Ultra

Race completed

60 km Distance

2,780 m Climbing

7.2 Grit · Hardcore

51.0412° N, 4.2315° W © OpenFreeMap © OpenMapTiles Data from OpenStreetMap

What the course asks

Climbing rate 46 m / km Mountain. Significant climbing. Steep sections will require power hiking.

Time limit 12 hours 12:00 min/km average. Generous. Walkable throughout for most of the field. About average for a 50K. Measured against 1034 races of the same distance. Cut-off calculator →

Field size ~30 Small. Long stretches with nobody in sight.

DUV results for the 2023 edition (37.5mi) — finishers only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.

Typical conditions, June

Daytime high 17°C

Night low 12°C

Rainfall Mostly dry

Daylight 16 h 21 m of light

Regional 2001-2020 average for June — NASA POWER, grid elevation 81 m. Not a forecast.

Results history

Year	Race	Finishers	Men's winner	Women's winner
2023	37.5mi	30	Andrew Connor · 06:19:40	Anna Tanner · 07:58:34
2022	37.5mi	28	David White · 06:31:49	Amy Hawkes · 08:41:16
2021	37.5mi	48	Jack Chitty · 06:32:52	Rachel Lindley · 08:38:40
2019	61.5km	48	Eric Aldrich · 06:56:45	Sophie Anderson · 07:56:09
2018	37.5mi	52	Christian Harbottle · 06:27:26	Emily Cook · 08:44:04
2017	37.5mi	29	Matthew Hart · 07:31:56	Jane Allison · 08:30:54

The field grew 7% between 2022 (28) and 2023 (30). 23% of the 2023 field were women.

DUV results for the 2023 edition (37.5mi) — 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

⛰️ terrain

This is a mountain course. Poles are highly recommended for the sustained climbs.

By UltraHub Expert

👟 gear

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

By UltraHub Expert

Gear for this race

Chosen for 60 km of trail with 2,780 m of ascent.

Trail Running Shoes 46 m of climb per kilometre — grip and rock protection before cushioning.
Race Nutrition 60 km of self-supported fuelling between aid stations.
Hydration Vests Pole attachment and chest-strap stability on steep ground.
Trekking Poles 2,780 m of ascent to walk up.
Headlamps A 12 h limit puts you out there after dark.

Brooks

Catamount 3

RunRepeat found the Brooks Catamount 3 to have a cozier upper that enhances the overall fit, though breathability and durability could be better. iRunFar noted…

★★★★★ 4.5

Adidas

Terrex Agravic Speed Ultra

RunRepeat found the Adidas Terrex Agravic Speed Ultra to be perfect for midfoot and forefoot strikers, while iRunFar noted that the shoe feels incredibly effici…

★★★★★ 4.5

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