Leenane, Ireland · Saturday, November 14, 2026

Fixed Distance 50 mi

Western Way Ultra

59 days away

62 km Distance

1,800 m Climbing

5.8 Grit · Challenging

51.4679° N, 9.7439° W© OpenFreeMap © OpenMapTiles Data from OpenStreetMap

What the course asks

Climbing rate 29 m / km Rolling. Moderate undulations. Requires consistent effort across varying grades.

Time limit 10 hours 9:41 min/km average. Comfortable. Room to walk the climbs and stop at aid. Tighter than 79% of 50 mi races. Measured against 455 races of the same distance. Cut-off calculator →

Typical conditions, November

Daytime high 12°C

Night low 9°C

Rainfall Showers likely

Daylight 8 h 59 m of light

Regional 2001-2020 average for November — NASA POWER, grid elevation 36 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.

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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 62 km of trail with 1,800 m of ascent.

Trail Running Shoes29 m of climb per kilometre — grip and rock protection before cushioning.
Race Nutrition62 km of self-supported fuelling between aid stations.
Hydration VestsPole attachment and chest-strap stability on steep ground.
Trekking Poles1,800 m of ascent to walk up.
GPS WatchesBattery life first — a 62 km day outlasts most full-GPS modes.

Brooks

Catamount 3

RunRepeat found the Brooks Catamount 3 to have a cozier upper that enhances the overall fit, though breathability and durability could be better. iRunFar noted…

★★★★★ 4.5

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