North Wales Pilgrims Half Marathon

Morfa Nefyn, United Kingdom • 1 Mar 2026

The North Wales Pilgrims Half Marathon is a trail running event on Sunday, 1 March 2026. It follows a route along the Wales Coastal Path from Cwt Tatws to Aberdaron, known as the Pilgrim’s Trail. The course is 21 km long with an ascent of 345 meters and a descent of 366 meters. The highest point is 81 meters.

The terrain is varied: 9.45 km is uphill, 8.73 km is downhill, and 2.79 km is flat. The event has no cut-off times. Entry includes a fully marked trail, on-route support and aid stations, a Celtic medal, a gender-specific event T-shirt, and local food and warm drinks at the finish. Entry prices start from £28. Separate start times are scheduled for hikers (09:00) and runners (10:30). Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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Half Marathon
Half Marathon
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