Ultra Running Hub Louisburgh, Ireland · Saturday, May 22, 2027
Wild Atlantic Ultra
What the course asks
DUV results for the 2026 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
Regional 2001-2020 average for May — NASA POWER, grid elevation 36 m. Not a forecast.
Results history
| Year | Race | Finishers | Men's winner | Women's winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 50mi | 40 | Stephen McGloin · 06:48:11 | Ariunaa Batbayar · 07:51:40 |
| 2025 | 50mi | 31 | Shaun McLaughlin · 05:56:44 | Patricia McLoughlin · 07:25:57 |
| 2024 | 50mi | 29 | Stephen McGloin · 06:38:11 | Patricia McLoughlin · 07:12:06 |
| 2023 | 50mi | 12 | Barney Daniels · 07:34:44 | Patricia McLoughlin · 07:28:42 |
| 2022 | 50mi | 31 | Alexander O'Shea · 05:56:38 | Lou McLaughlin · 07:45:10 |
| 2021 | 50mi | 27 | Alastair Higgins · 06:26:29 | Anne Jennings · 07:37:53 |
| 2019 | 50mi | 12 | Colum McLaughlin · 07:13:50 | Deirdre Lynn · 07:50:45 |
The field grew 29% between 2025 (31) and 2026 (40). 23% of the 2026 field were women.
DUV results for the 2026 edition (50mi) — 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 fast & flat course. Expect fast, runnable sections where rhythm is key.
- gear With trail terrain, choose a shoe with moderate cushioning for optimal performance.
Gear for this race
Chosen for 80 km of trail with 800 m of ascent.
- Trail Running Shoes 80 km of trail — cushioning that is still there in the last quarter.
- Race Nutrition 80 km of self-supported fuelling between aid stations.
- Hydration Vests Flask capacity for 80 km, without the bounce.
- Headlamps 80 km almost certainly means running into the night.
- GPS Watches Battery life first — a 80 km day outlasts most full-GPS modes.
Overview
Staged on the roads of Louisburgh, Ireland, the Wild Atlantic Ultra imposes a demanding pace requirement: its cut-off is tighter than 94% of 50mi peers and more generous than only 6%. Covering 80 kilometers with 800 meters of total ascent—amounting to 10 meters of climb per kilometer—the course demands an average pace of at least 8.3 minutes per kilometer across the full 11 hours to beat the clock.
The race draws a modest crowd on race day, featuring a field bigger than 41% of 50mi races and smaller than 57%. Entry is set at 82 Euro, giving runners an uncrowded route where sustaining a steady road rhythm is essential to stay ahead of the aggressive time limit.
Similar races
Other 50 mi trail ultras, closest in distance first.