Pegasus - The PENUM
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PENUM - Penfro Ultra Marathon
PENUM is a pair of point-to-point coastal trail races on the Pembrokeshire Coast Path in Pembrokeshire, Wales, staged for Pegasus Ultra Running’s tenth anniversary. The full PENUM 30 follows the coast from Freshwater West to Tenby; the PENUM HALF runs from Stackpole Quay to Tenby.
The route travels largely on coastal path and includes cliffs, dunes, sandy bays and short sections near military ranges. Notable locations on the course include Brownhill Burrows, Bosherston Lakes, Barafundle Bay, St Govan’s Head, Manorbier and Lydstep Haven, finishing on Tenby South Beach. The surface is mixed: path, trail, grass, sand and some tarmac.
- PENUM 30: point-to-point coastal course Freshwater West to Tenby.
- PENUM HALF: 15-mile point-to-point from Stackpole Quay to Tenby.
PENUM 30 has about 3,220 feet of elevation with two fully stocked aid stations plus a midpoint water station and drop bag point. PENUM HALF has about 2,150 feet of elevation and one fully stocked aid station. Terrain is described as 90% trail and 10% road.
Mandatory kit includes trail shoes or hiking boots, waterproof jacket, minimum 1-litre water bottle, charged mobile phone, GPX route on a device, head torch, survival bag, reusable cup and a backpack or race vest. Entry benefits include no cut-off times, a finisher’s medal, pre- and post-race care, a race manual, professional medical cover and volunteer support. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
