Pembrokeshire Coastal 50 Mile Ultra

Race completed

80 km Distance

2,850 m Climbing

8.3 Grit · Hardcore

51.9483° N, 5.1814° W© OpenFreeMap © OpenMapTiles Data from OpenStreetMap

What the course asks

Climbing rate 36 m / km Rolling. Moderate undulations. Requires consistent effort across varying grades.

Time limit 16.5 hours 12:23 min/km average. Generous. Walkable throughout for most of the field. More forgiving than 68% of 50 mi races. Measured against 455 races of the same distance. Cut-off calculator →

Typical conditions, June

Daytime high 16°C

Night low 12°C

Rainfall Mostly dry

Daylight 16 h 31 m of light

Regional 2001-2020 average for June — NASA POWER, grid elevation 52 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.

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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 80 km of trail with 2,850 m of ascent.

Trail Running Shoes36 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 Poles2,850 m of ascent to walk up.
HeadlampsA 16.5 h limit puts you out there after dark.

La Sportiva

Prodigio Pro

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Salomon