Leenane, Ireland · Saturday, November 14, 2026

Trail 50mi

Western Way Ultra

86 days away

62 km Distance

not publishedn/a Climbing

3.1 est Grit · Challenging

Calculated from 62 km alone — the organiser has not published an elevation profile. Read 3.1 as a floor, not a verdict.

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51.4679° N, 9.7439° W© OpenFreeMap © OpenMapTiles Data from OpenStreetMap

Typical conditions, November

Daylight 8 h 59 m of light

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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 62 km of trail.

Trail Running Shoes62 km of trail — cushioning that is still there in the last quarter.
Race Nutrition62 km of self-supported fuelling between aid stations.
Hydration VestsFlask capacity for 62 km, without the bounce.
GPS WatchesBattery life first — a 62 km day outlasts most full-GPS modes.

Brooks

Catamount 3

★★★★★ 4.5

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New Balance

Fuel Cell Super Comp Trail

★★★★★ 4.5

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Skratch Labs

Sport Hydration Mix

Clean electrolyte drink mix with real fruit flavor. Low sugar.

$20 ★★★★★ 4.5

Salomon

ADV Skin 12

Industry-standard 12L race vest with front flask pockets and minimal bounce.

$180 ★★★★★ 4.8

Suunto

Vertical

Titanium GPS watch with solar charging, offline maps, and 140-hour GPS battery.

$630 ★★★★★ 4.5

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