North Wales Pilgrims Half Marathon

Morfa Nefyn, United Kingdom • 1 Mar 2026

Event information

St David’s Day Celebration North Wales Pilgrims Half Marathon takes place on Sunday 1 March 2026. The route runs from Cwt Tatws to Aberdaron and covers coastal and quiet inland trails. The event is part of the North Wales Pilgrims Challenge; participants who complete both the Half and the Full Marathon receive recognition and will be listed on the Pilgrims Honour Board. The event postcode is LL53 8PD.

Distances

  • 13.1 miles - coastal and inland trails
  • 2 km - free Kids Beach Dash at Aberdaron

Included services, fundraising and entry

The event provides a fully marked and signed trail, on-route support and aid station(s) with water and local food, a Celtic medal and gender-specific event T-shirt, and local food and warm drinks at the finish. There are no cut-offs. Local SheUltra Ambassadors will be available during the day and the event is described as an ideal training event for SheUltra 2026 participants. The event raises funds for The DPJ Foundation and Neuroendocrine Cancer UK.

2026 entry prices are listed in four tiers: Tier 1 Early Bird £28 (ends 13 Sep 2025), Tier 2 £32 (ends 1 Nov 2025), Tier 3 £36 (ends 12 Jan 2026), Tier 4 Final £42 (ends 16 Feb 2026). Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

13 mi
Half Marathon
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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