Ultra X Wales
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Ultra X Wales
Ultra X Wales is a multi-distance trail running event in the Brecon Beacons / Bannau Brycheiniog near Abergavenny, held on 24 to 25 July 2027. The route passes through rolling hills, valleys, and upland terrain described as rugged trail.
Distances offered include:
- 100 miles
- 110 km
- 60 km
- 50 km
- 25 km
- 12 km
The event lists difficulty as 4 out of 6 and technicality as 3 out of 5. Typical temperatures are given as 14 to 22°C. Participants can camp at Llangorse Activity Centre on the Friday and Saturday nights before and during the event.
All races at Ultra X Wales are UTMB® Index Races in the 100m, 100k, 50k and 20k categories respectively. A full Race Pack with detailed information, timings, and cut-offs is emailed to registered participants one month before the event. The organiser notes that ticket releases occurred in stages and that the second release sold out.
The Great British Slam recognises runners who complete all three GB Ultra X events within a 12 month period. Eligible events must be ultra distances; shorter distances such as the Wales 25 km do not count. The three GB events listed are Ultra X Scotland, Ultra X Wales, and Ultra X England. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
