Ultra Running Hub Bray, Ireland · Saturday, September 26, 2026
Fixed Distance 50K
Ecotrail Wicklow 46km
10 days to go
46.5 km Distance
1,670 m Climbing
4.8 Grit · Challenging
What the course asks
Climbing rate 36 m / km
Rolling. Moderate undulations. Requires consistent effort across varying grades.
Time limit 9 hours
11:37 min/km average. Generous. Walkable throughout for most of the field. About average for a 50K. Measured against 1007 races of the same distance. Cut-off calculator →
Field size ~230 Large. Rarely out of sight of another runner.
DUV results for the 2024 edition (46.4km) — 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 16°C
Night low 11°C
Rainfall Mostly dry
Daylight 12 h 01 m of light
Regional 2001-2020 average for September — NASA POWER, grid elevation 109 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 47 km of trail with 1,670 m of ascent.
- Trail Running Shoes36 m of climb per kilometre — grip and rock protection before cushioning.
- Race Nutrition47 km of self-supported fuelling between aid stations.
- Hydration VestsPole attachment and chest-strap stability on steep ground.
- Trekking Poles1,670 m of ascent to walk up.
- GPS WatchesBattery life first — a 47 km day outlasts most full-GPS modes.
Similar races
Other 50K trail ultras, closest in distance first.