Gower Peninsula Ultra Challenge
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Gower Peninsula Ultra Challenge
The event takes place on 18-19 July 2026 in the Gower Peninsula, South Wales, with basecamp in the grounds of Penrice Castle. The route uses a figure-of-8 format based at Penrice, and distances are available for walkers, joggers, and runners. Event categories include Ultra March (walking target times), a new Trailblazerz option for faster runners, and a Solo Challenger start option. Camping, transfers, and parking are provided at the basecamp.
The organiser provides route signing and GPS tracking via an event app, marquee-covered rest stops, medical and massage teams, and a timing system that logs progress at rest stops. Food and drink are supplied on the course, and finishers receive a medal, a T-shirt, and a finishers meal.
Distances and route details
- 100 km - full continuous figure-of-8, ~2200 m climb.
- 100 km (2-day daylight) - two 50 km days with camping option.
- 75 km - figure-of-8 using a 25 km west loop then 50 km east loop, ~1550 m climb.
- 50 km - western or eastern loop options; west ~1200 m, east ~1000 m.
- Marathon (42 km) - loop, ~900 m elevation.
- 25 km - west loop, ~550 m elevation.
- 10 km - loop, ~250 m climb.
Rest stops are placed about every 12.5 km, with larger "major" stops about every 25 km. Catering includes snacks at regular stops and a meal approximately every 25 km. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.