Race to the King - Coastal 50k

Race completed

49 km Distance

500 m Climbing

3.2 Grit · Challenging

53.7392° N, 1.5370° W© OpenFreeMap © OpenMapTiles Data from OpenStreetMap

What the course asks

Climbing rate 10 m / km Fast & Flat. This course is relatively flat and fast. Ideal for PB attempts.

Field size ~556 Large. Rarely out of sight of another runner.

DUV results for the 2024 edition (49km) — finishers only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.

Typical conditions, June

Daytime high 19°C

Night low 10°C

Rainfall Mostly dry

Daylight 17 h 05 m of light

Regional 2001-2020 average for June — NASA POWER, grid elevation 85 m. Not a forecast.

The Aid Station

Course-specific beta from the community

⛰️ terrain

This is a fast & flat 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 49 km of trail with 500 m of ascent.

Trail Running Shoes49 km of trail — cushioning that is still there in the last quarter.
Race Nutrition49 km of self-supported fuelling between aid stations.
Hydration VestsFlask capacity for 49 km, without the bounce.
GPS WatchesBattery life first — a 49 km day outlasts most full-GPS modes.

Adidas

Terrex Agravic Speed Ultra

★★★★★ 4.5

Brooks

Catamount 3

RunRepeat found the Brooks Catamount 3 to have a cozier upper that enhances the overall fit, though breathability and durability could be better. iRunFar noted…

★★★★★ 4.5

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