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Ham & Lyme 100K/50K

Name: Ham & Lyme 100K/50K
Start: 2024-06-29
End: 2024-06-29
Location: Dorset

Dorset, United Kingdom • 29 Jun 2024

The Ham & Lyme 100K/50K is an ultra-marathon event organized by Albion Running, featuring two race distances: 100 kilometers and 50 kilometers. The race takes place along the scenic Liberty Trail, starting from Ham Hill Country Park in Somerset and ending in Lyme Regis, Dorset. Participants experience a challenging course with significant elevation changes—6,634 feet for the 100K and 3,316 feet for the 50K.

The event includes well-stocked aid stations, course markings, and medical support. Finishers receive medals, and trophies are awarded to the top male and female runners. The race highlights the picturesque landscapes and historical routes of rural Somerset and Dorset. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United Kingdom South West (England) Dorset

Race information

Website

100 km

100k

50 km

50k

Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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