Ultra Running Hub Sneem, Ireland · Saturday, September 5, 2026
Fixed Distance 50K
The Kerry Way UltraLite
Race completed
58 km Distance
1,360 m Climbing
4.9 Grit · Challenging
What the course asks
Climbing rate 23 m / km
Rolling. Moderate undulations. Requires consistent effort across varying grades.
Time limit 13 hours
13:27 min/km average. Generous. Walkable throughout for most of the field. More forgiving than 67% of 50K races. Measured against 1007 races of the same distance. Cut-off calculator →
Field size ~188 Mid-sized. Company early, well spread out by halfway.
DUV results for the 2025 edition (58km) — finishers only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.
Typical conditions, September
Daylight 13 h 28 m of light
The Aid Station
Course-specific beta from the community
This is a rolling course. Expect fast, runnable sections where rhythm is key.
With trail terrain, choose a shoe with moderate cushioning for optimal performance.
Gear for this race
Chosen for 58 km of trail with 1,360 m of ascent.
- Trail Running Shoes23 m of climb per kilometre — grip and rock protection before cushioning.
- Race Nutrition58 km of self-supported fuelling between aid stations.
- Hydration VestsPole attachment and chest-strap stability on steep ground.
- Trekking Poles1,360 m of ascent to walk up.
- HeadlampsA 13 h limit puts you out there after dark.
Course Notes
This is a slightly shorter version of The Kerry Way Ultra and will be run concurrently with the longer event.
Similar races
Other 50K trail ultras, closest in distance first.