West Coast 200
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West Coast 200
The West Coast 200 is a 200-mile nonstop ultra running event on the Wales Coast Path from Portmeirion to St Davids. The event takes place 7 to 12 September 2027 and follows the coast for the entire route, covering 27,874 ft of elevation.
The race is a single continuous point to point course. Organisers set a strict overall cutoff of 120 hours and require all runners to reach the 100 mile marker before 55 hours. Checkpoints sit at roughly 25 mile intervals and there are 8 aid stations in total, including 3 optional full sleep stations. Checkpoint services include warm and cold food, hot and cold drinks, basic medical attention and accommodations for dietary requirements.
Runners may use a personal crew or run uncrewed. A single drop bag per runner is transported to every checkpoint; accepted dimensions are 45 cm x 75.5 cm x 45 cm with a volume of 132 litres. Plastic boxes and suitcases are not allowed.
Each runner receives a tracker at the start and live tracking is available online. Finishers receive event items that include a belt buckle and a medal plus a map print. A shuttle service runs the day before the event from St Davids back to Portmeirion. The course surface is approximately 80% trail and 20% road. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
