GB Ultras - Ultra Wales 50

Ganllwyd, United Kingdom • 20 Jun 2026

Ultra Wales 50 is a 51-mile mountain and trail ultra staged by GB Ultras, based at Coed-y-Brenin Visitor Centre near Dolgellau in southern Snowdonia. The route climbs about 2898m and visits Cadair Idris and Rhinog Fach, plus Dolgellau, the Barmouth estuary and the Coed-y-Brenin forest. The race features six checkpoints and a 20-hour cut-off, with up to 500 entrants and live GPS tracking via GB Race Tracker. Finisher medals rewards top finishers (gold, silver, bronze). It’s part of the GB Ultras 50 Mile Slam/Grand Slam, and it operates a cupless policy with mandatory kit and self-sufficiency. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

51 mi
2898 m+
Ultra Wales 50 - 51 Miles
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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