Summit 2 Sea - The Offa's Dyke Half Marathon
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Event
Summit 2 Sea - The Offa's Dyke Half Marathon takes place on 12 April 2026 with the finish at the Nova Centre, Prestatyn. The route is approximately 13.8 miles, starting on the summit of Moel y Parc and following the Offa's Dyke National Trail to a finish on the beach at Prestatyn. The course starts above 1300 ft and finishes at sea level, with more than 2450 ft of total ascent. Electronic timing is used and there are two feed stations on the route. The event has a cutoff of 5 hours, with an intermediate cutoff of 2 hours 10 minutes at 10.5 km.
Logistics and mandatory kit
Registration is at the Nova Centre, Prestatyn. A coach can be booked at extra cost to take competitors to Bodfari; from there a warm-up walk of around 45 minutes leads to the summit start. Competitors may also make their own travel arrangements to Bodfari. Mandatory kit normally required on race day includes a waterproof jacket and trousers, hat or buff and gloves, a foil blanket or survival bag, a fully charged mobile phone, a whistle, and at least 500 ml of water to start. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.