Westcountry Ultra Flat 50 miler
Taunton, United Kingdom • 8 May 2027
Westcountry Ultra Flat 50 miler
The Westcountry Ultra Flat 50 is a point to point 50 mile race across Somerset coastal and inland paths. Elevation: - 2,128 ft. The route begins with about 15 very flat miles along the Taunton to Bridgwater Canal Path, then follows the River Parrett Trail into more estuarine terrain and the West Somerset coast path. A diversion is used around Hinkley Point power station before passage past the limestone formations at Lilstock and Kilve beaches.
The course moves inland to West Quantoxhead and through pine forest, then over fields to Williton and down to Watchet harbour. After an undulating coastal section to Blue Anchor the route flattens, then includes a rocky approach to Dunster Beach before a cycle path to the final aid station and a short tarmac run to the finish at West Somerset College in Minehead.
Cut off time is 14 hours. There are 6 aid stations offering water, coke, squash, sandwiches, fruit, nuts, snacks and sweets. This is a cupless race so runners must carry bottles and a cup for coke if required. A GPX file will be sent with race information. Professional medical cover will be provided and emergency procedures are included in the race information.
Entry fee is £70. Pacers are not allowed. Small drop bags to the finish are permitted. Trophies for first male and first female finishers and medals for all finishers will be awarded. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.