Bray, Ireland · Saturday, September 26, 2026

Fixed Distance 50 mi

Ecotrail Wicklow 80km

10 days to go

80 km Distance

2,520 m Climbing

7.8 Grit · Hardcore

53.2028° N, 6.0983° W© OpenFreeMap © OpenMapTiles Data from OpenStreetMap

What the course asks

Climbing rate 32 m / km Rolling. Moderate undulations. Requires consistent effort across varying grades.

Time limit 12.5 hours 9:23 min/km average. Comfortable. Room to walk the climbs and stop at aid. Tighter than 82% of 50 mi races. Measured against 455 races of the same distance. Cut-off calculator →

Field size ~123 Mid-sized. Company early, well spread out by halfway.

DUV results for the 2024 edition (81.6km) — 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

⛰️ terrain

This is a rolling course. Expect fast, runnable sections where rhythm is key.

By UltraHub Expert

👟 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 2,520 m of ascent.

Trail Running Shoes32 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 Poles2,520 m of ascent to walk up.
HeadlampsA 12.5 h limit puts you out there after dark.

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