Ultra Running Hub Abergavenny, United Kingdom · Sunday, July 26, 2026
Ultra X Wales - 50km
What the course asks
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
Regional 2001-2020 average for July — NASA POWER, grid elevation 256 m. Not a forecast.
Results history
| Year | Race | Finishers | Men's winner | Women's winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 50km | 154 | Christopher Pocock · 05:25:39 | Julia Lombard · 06:14:15 |
19% of the 2023 field were women.
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.
Course notes
- terrain This is a mountain course. Poles are highly recommended for the sustained climbs.
- gear With trail terrain, choose a shoe with moderate cushioning for optimal performance.
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.
Overview
Held in Abergavenny, United Kingdom, the Ultra X Wales - 50km delivered a demanding trail course packing 2160 meters of elevation gain into 47 kilometers. With 46 meters of ascent per kilometer, runners faced sustained climbing across the route rather than isolated uphill spikes.
The event drew a substantial turnout, assembling a bigger field than 87% of 50k races while remaining smaller than 13% across 2747 peer events. In the 2023 edition, 154 runners completed the challenging circuit organized by World Ultra Corporation Ltd.
Similar races
Other 50K trail ultras, closest in distance first.