Taunton, United Kingdom · Saturday, May 9, 2026

Backyard

Westcountry Flat Ultra 50 Miler

Race completed
80 km Distance
not publishedn/a Climbing
4.0 est Grit · Challenging

Calculated from 80 km alone — the organiser has not published an elevation profile. Read 4.0 as a floor, not a verdict.

51.0207° N, 3.1022° W© OpenFreeMap © OpenMapTiles Data from OpenStreetMap

Typical conditions, May

Daytime high 16°C
Night low 7°C
Rainfall Mostly dry
Daylight 15 h 11 m of light

Regional 2001-2020 average for May — NASA POWER, grid elevation 113 m. Not a forecast.

The Aid Station

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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 80 km of trail.

  • 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.
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Course Notes

6.706 km per lap

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