Westcountry Hilly Ultra 50 Miler

Race completed

80 km Distance

7,330 m Climbing

10.0 Grit · Elite / extreme

51.2006° N, 3.4773° W © OpenFreeMap © OpenMapTiles Data from OpenStreetMap

What the course asks

Climbing rate 92 m / km Vertical. Extreme verticality. This is a technical mountain course with sustained steep grades.

Time limit 16 hours 12:00 min/km average. Generous. Walkable throughout for most of the field. About average for a 50 mi. Measured against 446 races of the same distance. Cut-off calculator →

Field size ~65 Mid-sized. Company early, well spread out by halfway.

DUV results for the 2021 edition (50mi) — finishers only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.

Typical conditions, May

Daytime high 15°C

Night low 8°C

Rainfall Mostly dry

Daylight 15 h 13 m of light

Regional 2001-2020 average for May — NASA POWER, grid elevation 133 m. Not a forecast.

The Aid Station

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⛰️ terrain

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

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👟 gear

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

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Gear for this race

Chosen for 80 km of trail with 7,330 m of ascent.

Trail Running Shoes 92 m of climb per kilometre — grip and rock protection before cushioning.
Race Nutrition 80 km of self-supported fuelling between aid stations.
Hydration Vests Pole attachment and chest-strap stability on steep ground.
Trekking Poles 7,330 m of ascent to walk up.
Headlamps A 16 h limit puts you out there after dark.