Black Mountains 50mi

Race completed

80 km Distance

11,050 m Climbing

10.0 Grit · Elite / extreme

52.8167° N, 4.1000° W© OpenFreeMap © OpenMapTiles Data from OpenStreetMap

What the course asks

Climbing rate 138 m / km Vertical. Extreme verticality. This is a technical mountain course with sustained steep grades.

Time limit 24 hours 18:00 min/km average. Generous. Walkable throughout for most of the field. Among the most forgiving 50 mi cut-offs we track. Measured against 455 races of the same distance. Cut-off calculator →

Typical conditions, July

Daytime high 17°C

Night low 14°C

Rainfall Showers likely

Daylight 16 h 35 m of light

Regional 2001-2020 average for July — NASA POWER, grid elevation 68 m. Not a forecast.

The Aid Station

Course-specific beta from the community

⛰️ 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 11,050 m of ascent.

Trail Running Shoes138 m of climb per kilometre — grip and rock protection before cushioning.
Race Nutrition80 km of self-supported fuelling between aid stations.
Hydration VestsPole attachment and chest-strap stability on steep ground.
Trekking Poles11,050 m of ascent to walk up.
HeadlampsA 24 h limit puts you out there after dark.

Salomon

Ultra Glide 4

$159.95 ★★★★★ 4.6

La Sportiva

Prodigio Pro

RunRepeat found the La Sportiva Prodigio Pro to have a secure, locked-in fit due to its premium upper, and also praised the shoe's energetic ride, particularly…

$225 ★★★★★ 4.6

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