Ultra X Wales - 50km

Race completed

47 km Distance

2,160 m Climbing

5.6 Grit · Challenging

51.8210° N, 3.0174° W © OpenFreeMap © OpenMapTiles Data from OpenStreetMap

What the course asks

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

Field size ~154 Mid-sized. Company early, well spread out by halfway.

DUV results for the 2023 edition (50km) — finishers only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.

Typical conditions, July

Daytime high 19°C

Night low 11°C

Rainfall Mostly dry

Daylight 15 h 49 m of light

Regional 2001-2020 average for July — NASA POWER, grid elevation 256 m. Not a forecast.

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 47 km of trail with 2,160 m of ascent.

Trail Running Shoes 46 m of climb per kilometre — grip and rock protection before cushioning.
Race Nutrition 47 km of self-supported fuelling between aid stations.
Hydration Vests Pole attachment and chest-strap stability on steep ground.
Trekking Poles 2,160 m of ascent to walk up.
GPS Watches Battery life first — a 47 km day outlasts most full-GPS modes.