Okehampton, United Kingdom · Saturday, September 5, 2026
Fixed Distance 50K
Dartmoor In A Day Ultra
Race completed
50 km Distance
1,170 m Climbing
4.3 Grit · Challenging
What the course asks
Climbing rate 23 m / km
Rolling. Moderate undulations. Requires consistent effort across varying grades.
Time limit 14 hours
16:48 min/km average. Generous. Walkable throughout for most of the field. More forgiving than 86% of 50K races. Measured against 1007 races of the same distance. Cut-off calculator →
Field size ~110 Mid-sized. Company early, well spread out by halfway.
DUV results for the 2024 edition (50km) — finishers only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.
The Aid Station
Course-specific beta from the community
This is a rolling course. Expect fast, runnable sections where rhythm is key.
With trail terrain, choose a shoe with moderate cushioning for optimal performance.
Gear for this race
Chosen for 50 km of trail with 1,170 m of ascent.
- Trail Running Shoes23 m of climb per kilometre — grip and rock protection before cushioning.
- Race Nutrition50 km of self-supported fuelling between aid stations.
- Hydration VestsPole attachment and chest-strap stability on steep ground.
- Trekking Poles1,170 m of ascent to walk up.
- HeadlampsA 14 h limit puts you out there after dark.
Course Notes
The route is mainly across wild areas of open moor, with event markers to assist navigation.
Similar races
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