The Winter Run to the Castle Ultra
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The Winter Run to the Castle Ultra
The event offers two point-to-point distances from Aberdyfi along the Welsh coast:
- 42 miles (Ultra)
- 27 miles (Marathon, Aberdyfi to Barmouth)
The route follows the coastal path and passes the seafront at Tywyn, the village of Fairbourne and Fairbourne bridge, then Barmouth to the castle town of Harlech, which is stated as approximately 42 miles from Aberdyfi. The course surface is a mixture of beach, tracks, and pavements and is described as very well signed.
Logistics and race services
Race headquarters is Aberdovey Village Hall, Aberdovey LL35 0NR. The start is about 200 yards from Aberdovey train station and the village car park. Harlech train station is about 200 yards from the finish, and trains are noted to run roughly every 90-120 minutes. The organiser will transport one bag per runner from the start to the finish area.
The entry fee includes a fully recced course, food and drinks at four separate checkpoints, and a finisher item (finishers medal; for those returning to the Castle, belt buckles are awarded instead of the traditional medal). Results will be published online after the race. There is a 12 hour time limit.
Compulsory kit specified includes a rucksack with a bladder or bottle for at least 1 litre of water, emergency food, a charged mobile phone, waterproof jacket, whistle, map and compass, 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.
