HOWUM by Pegasus 2027
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WELCOME TO PEGASUS ULTRA RUNNING, THE FRIENDLIEST VOLUNTEER-LED, COMMUNITY-FOCUSSED RUNNING EVENTS IN WALES
We provide ultra distance experiences in epic locations that strive to be inclusive, supportive and sustainable. We aim to support every participant, from first timer to seasoned ultra warrior, speed demon to walker.
Great news! The best one-day ultramarathon in Wales just got better! As part of our 10th Anniversary celebrations, the HOWUM (Heartlands of Wales Ultra Marathon) trail race has been tweaked to include even more awesome views of our favourite mid-Wales landscape from the hills of the Pumlumon Massif.
This event is an ideal recce for the Stable Adventures Wild Horse Mid Wales 200 as it shares some of the route in the Pumlumon and Cledwedog valley.
Those who don't fancy the full HOWUM 30 route can choose the HOWUM HALF. All the fun, half the distance, give or take!
THE PEGASUS SLAM and HALF SLAM
Finish six of our series and qualify for the prestigious PEGASUS SLAM! Our 10th Anniversary edition of the popular PEGASUS SLAM encourages you to tackle at least six of the Pegasus races in 2027. The WYVUM, HAYUM, HOWUM, CRANUM, PIGUM, PENUM, RUDUM and maybe a few others await you! Sign up for six or more events and be part of the PEGASUS SLAM, 180 miles that showcase everything that the trails of Wales have to offer.
New for 2027 is the HALF SLAM, for those who achieve the 90-mile challenge by completing six half-distance races.
WHY WOULD YOU ENTER THE PEGASUS SLAM?
❓ Because why not?
🎁 Discounted entry into the race series - £48 discount for the SLAM and £24 for the HALF SLAM.
🏆 Prestigious finisher's memento - the PEGASUS SLAM Buckle or HALF SLAM shirt.
📜 Entry into our Hall of Fame.
🏃 Guaranteed entry into all of the Pegasus events in 2027.
📱 Dedicated support through the PEGASUS SLAM WhatsApp group.
🔒 Invitation to the infamous Pegasus Secret Race.
To enter the PEGASUS SLAM or HALF SLAM, please add one of the Pegasus 2027 races to your basket, then press 'select more events' under the checkout button. An automatic discount should be applied if you register for any six Pegasus races at the same time. If the discount is not applied automatically, please email info@pegasusultrarunning.com and we will process a refund afterwards. If have previously purchased races "bit-by-bit" please email us before registering for your sixth event and we will supply you with a discount code to use.
HOWUM 30 2027 and HOWUM HALF 2027
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Sat, May 1, 2027
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Llanidloes, United Kingdom
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Where and when
Location
Llanidloes, UK
Start times
HOWUM 30 2027: 8:00 AMHOWUM HALF 2027: 10:00 AM
Event summary
Here are the distances available for HOWUM by Pegasus 2027
HOWUM 30 2027
30 mi
£84.80
HOWUM HALF 2027
15 mi
£47.70
HOWUM 30 2027
30 mi
£84.80
HOWUM HALF 2027
15 mi
£47.70
Route information
The HOWUM 30 is a single loop course through the cinematically beautiful landscape of the Heartlands of Wales and includes parts of legendary Welsh trails such as the Severn Way, Wye Valley Walk, Cambrian Way and Glyndwr's Way.
From Dol Llys Farm just outside Llanidloes, in a contrast to previous iterations, this year the route loops clockwise along the Severn Way and hops over undulating hills to the Wye Valley.
In a new twist for 2027, we head into the Pumlumon massif, the source of three of great Welsh rivers. We climb over Pumlumon Fawr (752m), Pen Pumlumon Llygad-Bychan (727m) and Pen Pumlumon Arwystli (741m), the three highest points of the massif, from which there are views of Nant-y-Moch Reservoir and Llyn Llygad Rheidiol glacial lake.
We descend from here, through the Hafren Forest and along Glyndwr's Way towards the spectacular Llyn Clywedog Reservoir. Clywedog is based on the Welsh word “to hear” so its name means Lake Audible, presumably after the river that once rushed through the valley, like we will be rushing now!
This is where the HOWUM HALF participants join the route, having taken a more modest, undulating loop from Llanidloes up the Clywedog valley, over Cefn Penarth (317m) and Deildre Hill. We all share the final eight miles or so back to the finish line at Dol Llys Farm.
With a total ascent of 5,675 feet, the HOWUM is not for the faint-hearted. However participants will be rewarded by the most beautiful landscapes that the Heartlands of Wales has to offer.
POINTS OF INTEREST
🐑 The market town of Llanidloes grew to be a major centre for weaving and flannel production in the 18th Century.
🧚 The Pumlumon massif is the source of the Severn, Wye and Rheidol rivers, which spawned the legend of the Three Sisters of Welsh mythology, with each sister choosing a different direction to reach the sea.
🗺️ The 727-metre high Pen Pumlumon Llygad-Bychan is not named on Ordnance Survey maps.
🌲 Hafren Forest is a 40-square-kilometre upland forest named after Afon Hafren, the Welsh name for the River Severn. It contains a dramatic, picturesque waterfall called Severn-Break-its-Neck.
🌊 Formed by the tallest concrete dam in the UK, Llyn Clywedog Reservoir has a capacity of 50,000,000,000 litres. Drinking water is not directly taken from the reservoir, instead its reserves are used to maintain the flow of the River Severn, from which drinking water is extracted to serve the West Midlands.
⚒️ At the base of the dam nestles a ruined lead works from the 1800s called Bryntail. Bryn is hill and tail is dung/manure so this is "Muckheap lead works".
⛺ Janet and Andrew Evans have been running Dol Llys Farm campsite for over 25 years.
What's included
⏱️ No cut-off times.
🏅 A glorious finisher's medal.
📞 Pre- and post-race care.
📖 Race manual packed with information (and a few rules!).
🍌 Three checkpoints - two fully-stocked aid stations and a midpoint water stop.
👜 Access to drop bags at midpoint.
🩹 Professional medical cover.
💖 Amazing support from "The Teulu", the Pegasus & Stable Adventures volunteer family.
How to get there
Llanidloes, UK
Get full directions🗺️ Exact event location:
Dol Llys Farm Caravan & Camping, B4569 Trefeglwys Road, Llanidloes, Powys SY18 6JA
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🚗 By car (we encourage car sharing):
Llanidloes is just off the A470, a spectacular cross country route from Cardiff. From Birmingham and the Midlands, take the M54 through Telford, then the A458 and A483 through Shrewsbury, Welshpool and Newtown.
🅿️ Car parking:
Event parking at Dol Llys Farm is available as an "add on" to your entry.
Alternatively free parking is available in Llanidloes, about 1km from the start/finish location. "The Gro" is a large car park with space for around 100 vehicles and a smaller free car park is at Church Place, with space for around 20 vehicles.
🚌 By bus:
Llanidloes is well served by bus services to the coast at Aberystwyth, to Newtown, Welshpool and Shrewsbury, and to Rhayader and Llandrindod.
The National Express shuttle also operates through Llanidloes for services to Birmingham and the wider National Express UK network.
🚂 By train:
Caersws is the nearest train station, about 6 miles away from Llanidloes. Buses run between Caersws to Llanidloes but not on Sundays.
🛶 By canoe:
Dol Llys farm is next to the River Severn so it's only a matter of time before a Pegasus participant arrives by canoe. There will probably be some sort of special prize for the first, but don't quote us on that.
🚁 By helicopter:
If you can afford to travel by helicopter, you can afford to pay someone to work out where the nearest heliport is. Don't ask us.
Hotels and Accommodation
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Find your roomEvent day logistics
Friday 30th April 2027
- 1700 to **1900: "**Early Bird" registration and kit check
Saturday 1st May 2027
- 0630: Registration, kit check and bag drop
- 0745: HOWUM 30 briefing and last minute nerves
- 0800: HOWUM 30 start
- 0945: HOWUM HALF briefing and start line jitters
- 1000: HOWUM HALF start
Time limits:
There are no time limits or cut off times. "The Teulu", the Pegasus & Stable Adventures volunteer family, will support you to the finish line however long it takes you - just keep moving!
Checkpoints:
There are three checkpoints along the HOWUM 30 route. Two are fully-stocked aid stations, perfect to stock up on fuel mid-race with snacks, drinks, power banks, encouragement and music. Vegans and Gluten Free are provided for, but please let us know of any dietary requirements during signup.
The midpoint checkpoint is a waterstop and gives you access to your drop bag. Fill it with a change of shoes, fresh clothes or your favourite snacks, but don't bring the kitchen sink!
There is one checkpoint on the HOWUM HALF, a full aid station.
Toilets:
Toilets and showers are available at the start/finish location. Please bring £1 coins for the electric showers. The race manual contains details of toilet facilities at checkpoints (where available). We (wee?) find the Welsh Government National Toilet Map and ToiletNearMe website invaluable!
Pegasus Ultra Running & Stable Adventures
Pegasus Ultra Running and Stable Adventures create breathtakingly beautiful ultramarathons across the wild heart of Wales, from 15 to 300 miles. These are journeys through stunning landscapes, powered by our supportive community, where every step is celebrated and every finish line is an achievement.
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