The Eddum

Race completed

80 km Distance

8,550 m Climbing

10.0 Grit · Elite / extreme

52.1494° N, 3.4047° W© OpenFreeMap © OpenMapTiles Data from OpenStreetMap

What the course asks

Climbing rate 107 m / km Vertical. Extreme verticality. This is a technical mountain course with sustained steep grades.

Field size ~156 Mid-sized. Company early, well spread out by halfway.

DUV results for the 2025 edition (50mi) — 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 19°C

Night low 11°C

Rainfall Showers likely

Daylight 15 h 33 m of light

Regional 2001-2020 average for August — NASA POWER, grid elevation 256 m. Not a forecast.

The Aid Station

Course-specific beta from the community

⛰️ terrain

This is a vertical course. Poles are highly recommended for the sustained climbs.

By UltraHub Expert

👟 gear

With trail terrain, choose a shoe with moderate cushioning for optimal performance.

By UltraHub Expert

Gear for this race

Chosen for 80 km of trail with 8,550 m of ascent.

Trail Running Shoes107 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 Poles8,550 m of ascent to walk up.
Headlamps80 km almost certainly means running into the night.

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