Westcountry Ultra Flat 50 miler

Westcountry Ultra Flat 50

The Westcountry Ultra Flat 50 is a point-to-point 50-mile ultramarathon held on Saturday 9th May 2026. The course has a pancake-flat first half and a more undulating second half, with about a quarter of the total elevation of the Hilly 50. Elevation is listed as -2,128 ft. Entry fee is £60. The race has a 14-hour cut-off and does not allow pacers. Course records are: male 6:55:43 (2021) and female 7:34:38 (2017). Start location is beside the river next to the Morrisons car park in Taunton (TA1 1DX). Finish is at West Somerset College, Bircham Road, Minehead (TA24 6AY).

Course and logistics

The route begins along the Taunton to Bridgwater Canal Path, then follows the River Parrett Trail to the West Somerset coast. Features include Steart Marshes, a diversion around Hinkley Point power station, Kilve and Lilstock beaches, sections through West Quantoxhead and the Quantock Hills, Watchet harbour, Blue Anchor, a rocky section to Dunster Beach, then a cycle path into Minehead.

There are 6 aid stations and the race is cupless, so runners must carry bottles or cups. Aid stations provide water, coke, squash, sandwiches, crisps, fruit, nuts, sweets and other snacks. Approximate aid station distances from the start:

• CP1 Boat & Anchor - 11 miles
• CP2 The Anchor, Combwich - 22 miles
• CP3 Stolford - 27 miles
• CP4 Kilve Beach - 33 miles
• CP5 Windmill Inn, West Quantoxhead - 38 miles
• CP6 Dunster Beach - 48 miles

A VERY SMALL drop bag is allowed to the finish. Support crews and supporters are permitted with local parking considerations. Coach transport from the finish to registration is available for an additional £3 per runner. There is no mandatory kit, but a suggested kit list is provided by the organisers. Professional medical cover will be in place. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.