Bewl Water Ultra 37mi

Race completed

60 km Distance

3,700 m Climbing

8.6 Grit · Elite / extreme

51.1005° N, 0.3897° E© OpenFreeMap © OpenMapTiles Data from OpenStreetMap

What the course asks

Climbing rate 62 m / km Mountain. Significant climbing. Steep sections will require power hiking.

Time limit 8 hours 8:00 min/km average. Comfortable. Room to walk the climbs and stop at aid. Among the tightest 50K cut-offs we track. Measured against 1007 races of the same distance. Cut-off calculator →

Field size ~13 Tiny. You will run alone for most of it.

DUV results for the 2023 edition (37.5mi) — finishers only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.

Typical conditions, September

Daytime high 19°C

Night low 12°C

Rainfall Mostly dry

Daylight 12 h 55 m of light

Regional 2001-2020 average for September — NASA POWER, grid elevation 35 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.

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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 60 km of trail with 3,700 m of ascent.

Trail Running Shoes62 m of climb per kilometre — grip and rock protection before cushioning.
Race Nutrition60 km of self-supported fuelling between aid stations.
Hydration VestsPole attachment and chest-strap stability on steep ground.
Trekking Poles3,700 m of ascent to walk up.
GPS WatchesBattery life first — a 60 km day outlasts most full-GPS modes.

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