Three Shires Way Ultra

Race completed

80 km Distance

1,350 m Climbing

6.0 Grit · Hardcore

52.0417° N, 0.7558° W© OpenFreeMap © OpenMapTiles Data from OpenStreetMap

What the course asks

Climbing rate 17 m / km Rolling. Moderate undulations. Requires consistent effort across varying grades.

Time limit 14 hours 10:30 min/km average. Generous. Walkable throughout for most of the field. About average for a 50 mi. Measured against 455 races of the same distance. Cut-off calculator →

Typical conditions, June

Daytime high 20°C

Night low 10°C

Rainfall Mostly dry

Daylight 16 h 44 m of light

Regional 2001-2020 average for June — NASA POWER, grid elevation 89 m. Not a forecast.

The Aid Station

Course-specific beta from the community

⛰️ terrain

This is a rolling course. Expect fast, runnable sections where rhythm is key.

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 1,350 m of ascent.

Trail Running Shoes80 km of trail — cushioning that is still there in the last quarter.
Race Nutrition80 km of self-supported fuelling between aid stations.
Hydration VestsFlask capacity for 80 km, without the bounce.
HeadlampsA 14 h limit puts you out there after dark.
GPS WatchesBattery life first — a 80 km day outlasts most full-GPS modes.

Asics