Gower Peninsula Ultra Challenge

JUL
18-19
2026
Run the Gower Peninsula Ultra Challenge from Penrice Castle with distances from 10 km to a 100 km figure of eight route highlighting wild coastal scenery and big climbs. Fully supported with rest stops, tracking, and finisher goodies.
18-19 Jul 2026
100 kilometers 75 kilometers 50 kilometers Marathon 25 kilometers 10 kilometers

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Event overview

The Gower Peninsula Ultra Challenge takes place on 18-19 July 2026 in the Gower Peninsula, South Wales. The event basecamp is in the grounds of Penrice Castle. Options at basecamp include weekend camping, transfers, and parking. The full 100 km route is a figure-of-eight made up of western and eastern loops that start and finish at Penrice. The organiser offers a Solo Challenger start option, an Ultra March category for timed walkers, and a Trailblazerz category for faster competitive runners.

Distances

  • 100 km - figure of 8 route, ~2200 m climb
  • 75 km - figure of 8 route, ~1550 m climb
  • 50 km - west loop 50 km, 1200 m climb; east loop 50 km, ~1000 m climb
  • Marathon (42 km) - ~900 m elevation
  • 25 km - ~550 m elevation
  • 10 km - ~250 m climb

Support and logistics

The route is fully signed and supported with GPS tracking via a Challenge App. Rest stops are provided approximately every 12.5 km, with major stops about every 25 km; catering includes snacks and drinks at shorter intervals and meals at larger stops. Medical, podiatry, and massage teams are available at rest stops and via a 24-hour control room. All finishers receive a medal, a finisher T-shirt, and a finishers meal including a hot food option. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

100 km
Full 2 Day 'daylight' 100 Km
100 km
Full Continuous 100 Km
75 km
75 Km Challenge
50 km
Eastern 50 Km Loop
50 km
Western 50 Km Loop
Marathon
Marathon 42 Km Loop
25 km
25 Km West Loop
10 km
10 Km Loop

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