The Vogum - Vale of Glamorgan Ultra Marathon

Race completed

64 km Distance

3,050 m Climbing

7.8 Grit · Hardcore

51.4790° N, 3.7036° W© OpenFreeMap © OpenMapTiles Data from OpenStreetMap

What the course asks

Climbing rate 48 m / km Mountain. Significant climbing. Steep sections will require power hiking.

Field size ~200 Large. Rarely out of sight of another runner.

DUV results for the 2025 edition (40mi) — finishers only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.

Typical conditions, June

Daytime high 17°C

Night low 12°C

Rainfall Mostly dry

Daylight 16 h 26 m of light

Regional 2001-2020 average for June — NASA POWER, grid elevation 69 m. Not a forecast.

The Aid Station

Course-specific beta from the community

⛰️ terrain

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

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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 64 km of trail with 3,050 m of ascent.

Trail Running Shoes48 m of climb per kilometre — grip and rock protection before cushioning.
Race Nutrition64 km of self-supported fuelling between aid stations.
Hydration VestsPole attachment and chest-strap stability on steep ground.
Trekking Poles3,050 m of ascent to walk up.
GPS WatchesBattery life first — a 64 km day outlasts most full-GPS modes.

La Sportiva

Prodigio Pro

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Adidas