Ultra Running Hub Abergwyngregyn, United Kingdom · Saturday, August 15, 2026
Fixed Distance 50K
Peaks Ultra
Race completed
55 km Distance
12 m Climbing
2.8 Grit · Entry level
What the course asks
Climbing rate 0 m / km
Fast & Flat. This course is relatively flat and fast. Ideal for PB attempts.
Time limit 16 hours
17:27 min/km average. Generous. Walkable throughout for most of the field. More forgiving than 90% of 50K races. Measured against 1007 races of the same distance. Cut-off calculator →
Field size ~149 Mid-sized. Company early, well spread out by halfway.
DUV results for the 2024 edition (33mi) — finishers only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.
Typical conditions, August
Daytime high 17°C
Night low 11°C
Rainfall Showers likely
Daylight 14 h 52 m of light
Regional 2001-2020 average for August — NASA POWER, grid elevation 251 m. Not a forecast.
The Aid Station
Course-specific beta from the community
This is a fast & flat 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 55 km of trail with 12 m of ascent.
- Trail Running Shoes55 km of trail — cushioning that is still there in the last quarter.
- Race Nutrition55 km of self-supported fuelling between aid stations.
- Hydration VestsFlask capacity for 55 km, without the bounce.
- HeadlampsA 16 h limit puts you out there after dark.
- GPS WatchesBattery life first — a 55 km day outlasts most full-GPS modes.
Course Notes
Welsh 3000s route
Similar races
Other 50K trail ultras, closest in distance first.