Ring O' Fire

Anglesey, United Kingdom • 4-6 Sep 2026

Coastal Endurance Challenges

The Ring O' Fire is a coastal endurance race series taking place from September 4 to September 6, 2026. The event is based at Breakwater Country Park in Holyhead and features multiple distance options for solo runners and teams. Participants must be at least 18 years old on the day of the race to enter. Registration for the event closes on July 1, 2026.

Available distances and categories include:

  • Ring O' Fire 130 (Solo)
  • Ring O' Fire 130 Relay (Teams of 2, 3, or 4 runners)
  • Firelighter 50 (Solo)

The event includes strictly enforced cut-off times, and all runners must follow the official course, checking in and out at every checkpoint. solo participants and relay teams are required to carry mandatory kit at all times, with spot checks conducted by race officials. Relay teams use a GPS tracker as a baton, and exchanges are only permitted at official checkpoints.

Participants are responsible for their own navigation and must collect and submit pages from honesty books found along the route. Littering is strictly prohibited and results in immediate disqualification to protect the local environment. While the event provides first aid and emergency response at checkpoints, runners must be medically fit to participate and are responsible for their own personal accident insurance. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

130 mi
Ring O’ Fire 130
47 mi
Firelighter 50
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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