Aberdyfi Half Marathon

Aberdyfi, United Kingdom • 4 Apr 2026

Event overview

The Dyfi Half takes place in Aberdyfi on Sat 04 Apr 2026. The event offers a half marathon and a marathon (run as two laps of the half). The half is an Index Race in the UTMB 20K category. The first 20 places are offered at an early bird price. Results for recent editions are published on the UTMB website. Recorded course times include a half marathon of 01:47:41 (2024), a half marathon time of 02:14:59 (2025), and a marathon time of 03:51:04 (2024).

Course and logistics

The half marathon route has 850 m of total height gain and reaches a highest point of 320 m above sea level. The route passes through parts of the Dyfi Biosphere and the Wales Coast Path. Aid stations are located at 3.5 km, 12 km and 17.5 km and provide water, jelly babies, bananas and first aid. Depending on the forecast, organisers may require a waterproof jacket, hat and gloves, and a spare insulation layer. Parking is available in the main pay and display car park in the village and a smaller car park next to the Neuadd Dyfi. Aberdyfi train station is a short walk from registration. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

  • Half marathon - 850 m height gain
  • Marathon - two laps of the half marathon

Race information

UTMB 20K
20 km
850 m+
Half Marathon (20 Km)
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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