Ultramarathons in Wales

The Welsh 3000s Run Challenge is a 1 day, fully guided and supported run along the highest mountains of Wales. The traditional 24 hour challenge to complete the 15 peaks is a tough ask, but doable for most moderately fit walkers who have prepared well. We will be moving relatively quickly for this challenge, and shall be running sections where appropriate, to gain an overall completion time of around 15 hours.

The 'Marathon of the Coast' is run from St Dogmaels on the North Pembrokeshire / Ceredigion border and takes in the entire 186 miles of the Pembrokeshire Coast Path (The UKs only coastal National Park) and finishes at Amroth on the South Pembrokeshire / Carmarthenshire border.

The path is made up mainly of rugged uneven ground which covers a diverse route that will see you run high along open and exposed sea cliffs as well as underneath them at sea level as you pass through the numerous fishing hamlets, villages and towns as well as taking you through some of the most iconic and historic locations in Wales.

The course is visually stunning and due to the nature of the terrain and the elevation loss and gain being over 30,000ft it is also one of the most difficult you will run anywhere in the world. This really is a bucket list run!

The one day option is not only a great challenge in its self it is an ideal recce and preparation for taking on the big one, one day.

The day will begin at St Dogmaels and starts with a 2.5 mile climb to the highest point on the entire Pembrokeshire Coast Path. And we wont lie the northern coast of the Path is the most rural, isolated and hilliest but is also spectacular and gives you a real sense of being in the wilderness. The route will take in 6770ft of elevations over its 66.6 miles (which happens to be the same as our previously run To hell and back ultra.

Other than being a very challenging run this route will take you past some of the coastal jewels in the North Pembrokeshire section of the National Park. You will pass by some great scenic and steeped in history iconic locations such as Dinas Head, The Jemima Nichols monument and the site if the last invasion of the UK, Strumble Head, The Blue Lagoon in Abereiddy, Wales Most Westerly Point at St Davids Head, The Birth Place of St Davids at St Nons to name but a few. All great spots that will help you overcome the physical and mental hurdles of the day!

The North Wales Path Run Challenge is a 2 day, fully guided and supported run following the 62 mile linear trail, from Prestatyn to Bangor. It has a total ascent of 7700 ft and reaches a maximum height of 1396 ft.

The Beacons 100 trail running tour of the Brecon Beacons National Park and the Black Mountains begins on the bank of the Usk River in the market town of Brecon. An area we absolutely adore due to its beautiful scenery, unforgiving terrain and challenging weather conditions!

Completion = 6 UTMB points for your efforts.

To enter the Beacons100 it is expected that you will have completed a minimum of one 40 mile trail event in the 2018/2019 season and you can navigate effectively. We will host free navigation and footcare seminars leading up the event so if you are unsure about your navigation ability don't let that put you off. We welcome runners and hikers alike.

Be aware that this is an incredibly tough adventure on remote trail...lots of peace and quiet!

Starting on the bank of the Usk River in the market town of Brecon the Beacons 50 Ultra Marathon will take you on a journey across the Brecon Beacons and Black Mountains.

In a similar fashion to our winter event, the Beacons Ultra, you will find very tough terrain, changeable weather conditions and the finest support to get you to the finish line.

The Beacons 50 is an unmarked course and we will host a free recce/navigation day leading up to the event. We welcome runners and hikers alike!

The Brenig Way Run Challenge is a 1 day, fully guided and supported run following the 32 mile linear trail, from Corwen, in the Vale of Llangollen to the Llyn Brenig Reservoir Dam, high on the Denbigh Moors.

The Offas Dyke Path Northern Quarter Run Challenge is a 1 day, fully guided and supported run following the National linear trail, from Froncysyllte in the Dee Valley to the North Wales Coast at Prestatyn.

The Snowdonia Slate trail Run Challenge - NEW FOR 2019!!

A privately guided run challenge on this spectacular route, whcih takes in some of Snowdonia's finest scenery and industrial heritage.

The Blake Runner Ultra Marathon is a 50km race like no other. See what SAS Selection really takes as you run, climb, slide and scramble your way around the inner most depth of the Brecon Beacon Mountains. The fully marked route is not for the faint hearted. But those who succeed will be rewarded with such prestige as they cross the finish line at the infamous old red phone box, the very place former SAS men have stood tall themselves.

The VOGUM A 40 mile challenge along the Wales Coast Path from Porthcawl to Penarth. Sponsored by MadDog BrewingCo, SC Sport Centre and Enduraprep.

The Brecon Beacons Mountain Trail Race are two linear mountain running journeys through the Brecon Beacons. There are two race distances to choose from, a 34 mile Ultra and a 22 mile Mountain Trail Race.

An ultra-trail footrace starting and finishing in Cardiff, crossing the South Wales Valleys and the Brecon Beacons! A demanding test of endurance over varied and challenging terrain, only suitable for experienced and competent ultra-trail runners. The route has approximately 6400m of ascent and is over 90% on trails. The SW50 is the second half of the SW100 route, starting from the Pont ar Dawe Car Park at the foot of Pen y Fan. 3200m of ascent. The SW100 Walkers/non-competitive, starts at 1500 on Friday with an overall cut off time of 44 hours.

Tucked away beyond Snowdonias craggiest peaks with the Irish Sea on one side and Cardigan Bay on the other, the Lln has a distinctive, unspoilt character thats all its own. Its sunny southern coast draws walkers, wakeboarders and dinghy-sailors, while the ancient pilgrimage site of Bardsey Island, at its tip, is a haven for wildlife. 50 miles, 75 miles and 100 miles in 24 hours, these are the challenges posed by the third Pen Lln Ultra Marathon. The races start and finish at the beach next to Aberech Sands Caravan Park near Pwllheli, with checkpoints / aid stations along the scenic route.

Welcome to the On Snowdonia Trail Marathon 2019, a stunning Trail Marathon, Ultra Marathon, Half Marathon and 10k, starting and finishing in Wales's outdoor capital, Llanberis. Entering the On Snowdonia Trail Marathon 2019 is your ticket to compete in one of the UK's most challenging trail races. This is a race to shout about - an astonishing 99% of participants taking part in 2018 would recommend the Snowdonia Trail Marathon to a friend or family member!

Ultra Trail Wales will be special in that the race route will take in one of Wales most iconic mountains, a world renowned estuary and the majesty of Wales greatest forest.

Run to the Castle will take runners and walkers from the coastal village of Aberdyfi up the beautiful coastal path, taking in the seafront at Tywyn, the village of Fairbourne, the famous Fairborne bridge, Barmouth, to the castle town of Harlech which is approx 40/42 miles away.

For those of you looking to take on smaller distances we will also be offering a marathon distance where you run from Aberdyfi to Barmouth. For those of you returning to the Castle

Ring O' Fire is a coastal ultra marathon which takes runners on an extraordinary 135 mile journey around the Isle of Anglesey, North Wales. The epic foot race is staged over three consecutive days and follows the rugged and spectacular Anglesey Coastal Path.

Since 2017, we have been offering runners the chance to run Day 1 of the Ring O' Fire as a separate race. If you prefer a single stage race over a shorter distance this may be the race for you. This 35.7 mile race is a very challenging ultra marathon in its own right. We call it the Firelighter!

Three amazing ultra races along Britains only Coastal National Trail-The Pembrokeshire Coast Path.

The Pembrokeshire 100 mile race is a challenging ultra-race along the stunning Pembrokeshire Coastal Path from Dale, just outside Milford Haven to St Dogmaels, Cardigan.

The Pembrokeshire Stage Race follows the same route as the Pembrokeshire 100, but is split into 3 single stage sections with an overnight camp between each section.

The Pembrokeshire 180 mile race is a 5 day stage race starting in Amroth and finishing in St Dogmaels.

The ultimate 24 hour navigational ultra distance fell race. There is a reason why the UK special forces use the Brecon Beacons for testing their recruits, and you are about to find out why! The long course takes in the 10 highest peaks in the Brecon Beacons, covers a distance of 89km with nearly 5000m of ascent, and it's all to be completed within a time limit of 24 hours. You might think it's going to be hard, but it's going to be harder than you think! Also short 58k option, covering 10 peaks with 3000m of ascent, to be completed within 24 hours.

We welcome you to a whole new series; the Maverick Inov-8 X Series events are designed to test your resolve and take you to the upper limits of your abilities. We venture to The Snowdonia National Park known as Eryri in Welsh, a name that can be translated as the place of the eagles.

The Maverick inov-8 Snowdonia X-series and Ultra event is quickly becoming a notorious event within the UKs Trail running calendar. To keep up with the reputation of our Snowdonia event being the toughest in the area weve added a brand new ultra-distance route that will see the most bold of trail runners cover over 60km of Snowdonias finest Trails and summit from both the Llanberis and Miners track.

In the destination venue of Snowdonia National Park in North Wales, there is never any guarantee of the weather, but what is always promised is the most extraordinary trail running up and around the surrounding area of the formidable 1085m peak of Snowdon itself.

All four routes of or Snowdon X-series event start in the village of Llanberis and immediately take you up the well-known Llanberis Path towards the Summit. All routes are challenging and technical, but with grit and determination they are achievable and will leave you with the most fulfilling sense of accomplishment.

For many of our runners our Snowdon X-series event is quite literally the peak of their season. In past years as runners come back through the Village of Llanberis to cross the Maverick finish line we see tears of complete fatigue and overwhelming happiness due to these runners pushing themselves to their own personal limits to complete this extraordinary event.

We are very excited to be visiting Snowdonia for our second Snowdon Trail Running Challenge. Snowdon is one of the prime areas of the UK for the wonderful sport of Mountain Trail Running and we are really pleased to be able to add it to our series of events.

A 250 mile non-stop race from Holyhead to Cardiff Bay down the centre of Wales crossing several mountain ranges. Mostly on road, you will be virtually self sufficient which will make this an incredibly difficult challenge as you would come to expect from COCKBAIN EVENTS.

You will follow Sustrans cycle route 8 all the way, with the last 55 miles along the 'Taff Trail', making this possibly the longest non-stop road ultra in the UK. As will all our events this will be no-nonsense, basic and low key designed to push you to your limits'.

Gower was the first place in Britain to be designated an 'Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty' (AONB). The unique peninsula is a protected haven for some of the richest and most varied wildlife habitats in the UK. The coastal trails here are set against an awe-inspiring natural backdrop of cliff tops, downland, woodland, sand dunes and world famous beaches. This trail running paradise is very accessible from most parts of the UK.

The race starts and finishes at the beach next to Aberech Sands Caravan Park near Pwllheli, with checkpoints / aid stations along the scenic route.

The Beacons Ultra is a mere 46ish mile mixed trail/mountain/canal/road run around the magnificent Brecon Beacons in the middle of November, when climatic conditions can vary quite considerably. In the events 11 year history the race has taken place in everything from sparkling Sunshine through to minus 8 degrees, with obligatory rain and mist thrown in to remind the athletes that they are running in Wales in all its glory.

Introducing the most demanding and toughest event of the quarter series yet; The Snowdonia Quarter.

The Snowdonia Quarter boasts a breathtaking 50 mile route from the West coast of Wales, through the Snowdonia National Park, over Mount Snowdon to the North coast of Wales.

The challenge can be undertaken as a solo, relay team of two, or relay of four.

The task is brutally simple: To run non-stop from Borth-y-Gest on the West coast of wales, to Conwy on the North coast of Wales. Not forgetting the relentless 3,329 ft ascent to the summit of Mount Snowdon and the undulation of the Snowdonia National Park. This is the ultimate trail runner's rush; with spectacular exposure, challenging terrain and an immense total ascent. Each participant must be prepared both mentally and physically for the tenacious challenge ahead.

Welcome to Time2Run 24 Hour Race, the start is on Saturday 17th August 2019 Midday & the finish is on Sunday 18th August 2019 Midday. take part of any of our spectacular races & Enjoy the entire 24 hours.

The Offas Dyke footpath is is a 182 miles, and is a cherished National Trail. Offas Dyke is an earthwork defence built by King Offa of Mercia in 780AD. It separated Mercia and Powys (to some extent what are England and Wales today). The race is a few miles longer, due to lead in and out of some checkpoint locations, so stands at 185 miles. A shorter 100 mile route is also available.