Ultra Running Hub Stone Cross, Ireland · Saturday, September 26, 2026
Fixed Distance 50K
Stone Cross to Lug solo
10 days to go
49 km Distance
2,170 m Climbing
5.7 Grit · Challenging
What the course asks
Climbing rate 44 m / km
Mountain. Significant climbing. Steep sections will require power hiking.
Field size ~8 Tiny. You will run alone for most of it.
DUV results for the 2024 edition (54km) — 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 46 m. Not a forecast.
The Aid Station
Course-specific beta from the community
This is a mountain course. Poles are highly recommended for the sustained climbs.
With trail terrain, choose a shoe with moderate cushioning for optimal performance.
Gear for this race
Chosen for 49 km of trail with 2,170 m of ascent.
- Trail Running Shoes44 m of climb per kilometre — grip and rock protection before cushioning.
- Race Nutrition49 km of self-supported fuelling between aid stations.
- Hydration VestsPole attachment and chest-strap stability on steep ground.
- Trekking Poles2,170 m of ascent to walk up.
- GPS WatchesBattery life first — a 49 km day outlasts most full-GPS modes.
Similar races
Other 50K trail ultras, closest in distance first.