North Wales 50km

Race completed

53 km Distance

2,700 m Climbing

6.7 Grit · Hardcore

53.3375° N, 3.4078° W© OpenFreeMap © OpenMapTiles Data from OpenStreetMap

What the course asks

Climbing rate 51 m / km Mountain. Significant climbing. Steep sections will require power hiking.

Time limit 9 hours 10:11 min/km average. Generous. Walkable throughout for most of the field. Tighter than 77% of 50K races. Measured against 1007 races of the same distance. Cut-off calculator →

Typical conditions, April

Daytime high 11°C

Night low 5°C

Rainfall Mostly dry

Daylight 14 h 36 m of light

Regional 2001-2020 average for April — NASA POWER, grid elevation 58 m. Not a forecast.

The Aid Station

Course-specific beta from the community

⛰️ terrain

This is a mountain 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 53 km of trail with 2,700 m of ascent.

Trail Running Shoes51 m of climb per kilometre — grip and rock protection before cushioning.
Race Nutrition53 km of self-supported fuelling between aid stations.
Hydration VestsPole attachment and chest-strap stability on steep ground.
Trekking Poles2,700 m of ascent to walk up.
GPS WatchesBattery life first — a 53 km day outlasts most full-GPS modes.

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…

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Adidas