Westcountry Ultra 100 Miler

Event overview

Westcountry Ultra 100 is a 100 mile trail race held on Saturday 9th - Sunday 10th May 2026. The published elevation is 9,538 ft. The entry fee is £100 and the cut-off time is 32 hours. The route combines the Flat 50 and Hilly 50 courses and follows a mix of canal, river and coastal paths, plus inland trails and woodland.

Course and aid stations

The route uses the Taunton to Bridgwater canal path, the River Parrett Trail, the England Coast Path and the South-West Coast Path. Notable features along the course include coastal limestone formations at Kilve Beach, Hinkley Point power station, parts of the Quantocks and Dunkery Beacon. There are 13 aid stations; aid is cupless so runners must carry bottles and a cup. Aid station supplies include water, coke, squash, sandwiches, crisps, fruit, nuts and sweets. Overnight aid stations offered hot food in 2024.

• CP1 Boat & Anchor - 11 miles
• CP6 Dunster Beach - 48 miles
• CP7 West Somerset College - 51 miles
• CP10 Webber's Post - 72 miles
• CP12 Porlock Weir - 89 miles
• CP13 Bossington - 93 miles

Logistics and rules

Start location is Canal Road, Taunton, TA1 1PN. Finish location is West Somerset College, Bircham Road, Minehead, TA24 6AY. Pacers are allowed from the halfway point at West Somerset College. Drop bags are allowed at the halfway aid station but must be small. Tracking was introduced in 2025. Professional medics will cover the race and in an emergency participants should call 999. Recommended kit is listed by the organiser and includes a waterproof jacket, headtorch with spare batteries, high visibility clothing, whistle, compass, charged mobile phone, at least one 500 ml water bottle and a foil survival blanket. Awards include a trophy for first male and first female and a medal for all finishers. Participants must be 18 or over on race day. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.