Summer Green Man Ultra 45

Race completed

72 km Distance

945 m Climbing

5.0 Grit · Challenging

51.4552° N, 2.5966° W© OpenFreeMap © OpenMapTiles Data from OpenStreetMap

What the course asks

Climbing rate 13 m / km Fast & Flat. This course is relatively flat and fast. Ideal for PB attempts.

Time limit 12 hours 10:00 min/km average. Generous. Walkable throughout for most of the field. Tighter than 72% of 50 mi races. Measured against 455 races of the same distance. Cut-off calculator →

Field size ~132 Mid-sized. Company early, well spread out by halfway.

DUV results for the 2026 edition (45mi) — 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 21°C

Night low 12°C

Rainfall Mostly dry

Daylight 14 h 16 m of light

Regional 2001-2020 average for August — NASA POWER, grid elevation 83 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 72 km of trail with 945 m of ascent.

Trail Running Shoes72 km of trail — cushioning that is still there in the last quarter.
Race Nutrition72 km of self-supported fuelling between aid stations.
Hydration VestsFlask capacity for 72 km, without the bounce.
HeadlampsA 12 h limit puts you out there after dark.
GPS WatchesBattery life first — a 72 km day outlasts most full-GPS modes.

Adidas

Terrex 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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