The Winter Run to the Castle Ultra
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The Winter Run to the Castle Ultra
The Winter Run to the Castle Ultra is a point-to-point coastal event departing from Aberdovey Village Hall, Aberdyfi LL35 0NR, with two distance options:
- Ultra - Aberdyfi to Harlech (approx 42 miles)
- Marathon - Aberdyfi to Barmouth (27 miles)
The route follows the coastal path and passes the seafront at Tywyn, the village of Fairbourne, Fairbourne bridge, and Barmouth before reaching the castle town of Harlech for the ultra. The course is well signed and combines beach, tracks, and pavements. The race has a 12 hour time limit.
Logistics note: the start is about 200 yards from Aberdyfi train station and the village car park; Harlech station is approximately 200 yards from the finish. Trains on the connecting service run roughly every 90 to 120 minutes. Event organisers will transport one bag per entrant from the start to the finish area.
The entry fee covers a fully recced course, food and drinks at four separate checkpoints, and a finishers medal; entrants returning to the Castle will receive a belt buckle instead of a traditional medal. Results will be published online after the race.
Compulsory kit includes a rucksack with a bladder or bottle holding at least 1 litre of water, emergency food, a fully charged mobile phone, waterproof jacket, whistle, map and compass (basic route maps provided), a first aid kit, and a collapsible cup. OS Explorer maps OL23 and OL18 are recommended. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
