Wembury, United Kingdom · Saturday, April 18, 2026
Fixed Distance 50 mi
Devon Coast To Coast Ultra 75km
Race completed
75 km Distance
1,787 m Climbing
6.4 Grit · Hardcore
What the course asks
Climbing rate 24 m / km
Rolling. Moderate undulations. Requires consistent effort across varying grades.
Time limit 14 hours
11:12 min/km average. Generous. Walkable throughout for most of the field. About average for a 50 mi. Measured against 455 races of the same distance. Cut-off calculator →
Field size ~16 Tiny. You will run alone for most of it.
DUV results for the 2024 edition (74km) — finishers only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.
Typical conditions, April
Daytime high 12°C
Night low 6°C
Rainfall Mostly dry
Daylight 13 h 55 m of light
Regional 2001-2020 average for April — NASA POWER, grid elevation 111 m. Not a forecast.
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 75 km of trail with 1,787 m of ascent.
- Trail Running Shoes24 m of climb per kilometre — grip and rock protection before cushioning.
- Race Nutrition75 km of self-supported fuelling between aid stations.
- Hydration VestsPole attachment and chest-strap stability on steep ground.
- Trekking Poles1,787 m of ascent to walk up.
- HeadlampsA 14 h limit puts you out there after dark.
Course Notes
Join the Devon Coast to Coast race for the first 75km from Wembury to Chagford. This includes a full Dartmoor crossing – 14hr time limit.
Similar races
Other 50 mi trail ultras, closest in distance first.