GB Ultras - Ultra Wales 50
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Ultra Wales 50
Ultra Wales 50 is a 51 miles trail and mountain race held on Saturday 19th June 2027. The course explores the lower reaches of Southern Snowdonia, includes Cadair Idris (893m), the Barmouth estuary and large areas of the Coed-y-Brenin forest, and lists 2898m (tbc) of ascent. The event is the eighth edition, has 500 places and an entry fee of £139. Live online GPS tracking is provided via GB Race Tracker and the overall cut off for the race is 20 hours.
There are six checkpoints on the route. Each checkpoint provides refreshments such as cola, Tailwind, water, juice, sandwiches, salted potatoes, fruit and snacks, and has a medic or first aider on site. Checkpoints operate strict cut off times and all participants must check in at every checkpoint to continue. Drop bags are not permitted and there is no facility to leave a bag at the start or finish.
Entrants must be at least 20 years old, be in good health, and have previously completed an organised marathon distance event. Mandatory kit must be carried at all times and includes a hardcopy map (Harvey Maps XT40 or Ordnance Survey OL18 and OL23 or similar), waterproof coat with sealed seams, base plate compass, whistle, long sleeved base layer in a drybag, minimum 1 litre water capacity, charged mobile phone, survival blanket, primary headtorch, secondary light and the provided GPS tracker. Pacers and support runners are not permitted. Supporters face access and parking restrictions at some checkpoints and a single vehicle per runner is requested. Medals are awarded by finishing position with Gold Silver and Bronze tiers. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
