Ultra Running Hub Caersws, United Kingdom · Thursday, July 9, 2026
Stage Race Stage race
The MTC Severn Plod Ultra
Race completed
77 km Distance
650 m Climbing
4.8 Grit · Challenging
What the course asks
Climbing rate 8 m / km
Fast & Flat. This course is relatively flat and fast. Ideal for PB attempts.
Field size ~2 Tiny. You will run alone for most of it.
DUV results for the 2025 edition (28mi) — finishers only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.
Typical conditions, July
Daytime high 19°C
Night low 11°C
Rainfall Mostly dry
Daylight 16 h 35 m of light
Regional 2001-2020 average for July — NASA POWER, grid elevation 240 m. Not a forecast.
The Aid Station
Course-specific beta from the community
This is a fast & flat 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 77 km of trail with 650 m of ascent.
- Trail Running Shoes77 km of trail — cushioning that is still there in the last quarter.
- Race Nutrition77 km of self-supported fuelling between aid stations.
- Hydration VestsFlask capacity for 77 km, without the bounce.
- GPS WatchesBattery life first — a 77 km day outlasts most full-GPS modes.
Course Notes
2nd stage of Severn Challenge Stage Race
Similar races
Other Stage race trail ultras, closest in distance first.