Aberdyfi Half Marathon

Aberdyfi, United Kingdom • 4 Apr 2026

Event Overview

The Aberdyfi Half Marathon is a trail running event. The half marathon route features 850 meters of height gain. The highest point on the route is 320 meters above sea level. The event is scheduled for Saturday, April 4, 2026. Results are published on the UTMB website, and it is listed as an Index Race in the UTMB 20K category.

Route Details

The course is described as tough, with significant elevation. It passes through parts of the UNESCO Dyfi Biosphere and the Wales Coast Path. The event organizer may require runners to carry specific safety kit depending on weather conditions, such as a waterproof jacket, hat, gloves, and a spare insulation layer. A recce day for the route is sometimes organized.

Registration & Logistics

Entry fees are listed as an early bird price of £28 and a regular price of £35, with the early bird period ending at midnight on November 3. The event start and finish is in Aberdyfi village. Parking is available in the village's main pay & display car park. Aberdyfi train station is a one-minute walk from registration; the village is on the Cambrian Coast railway line. Drivers can use the postcode LL35 0NR for navigation. The organizer encourages car sharing. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

UTMB 20K
Aberdyfi Half Marathon
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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