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Sirhowy Challenge

Name: Sirhowy Challenge
Start: 2025-05-04
End: 2025-05-04
Location: Ynysddu

Ynysddu, United Kingdom • 4 May 2025

The Sirhowy Challenge is a 10-mile multi-terrain race set in the scenic Sirhowy Valley, featuring a challenging ascent of 1500ft to Machen Trig Point. Scheduled for May 4, 2025, the event welcomes participants aged 17 and over, with entry fees of £12 for UK Athletics registered runners and £14 for non-affiliated runners. The race includes various awards for top finishers in different categories and will conclude with a ceremony at The Progressive Club in Ynysddu. With only 200 spots available, participants are encouraged to register early, as entries close on April 30, 2025. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United Kingdom Wales Ynysddu

Race information

Website Registration

10 mi

1500 m+

10-Mile

Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Trail runs nearby

Sat - Sun Apr 26-27

Rasus y Bannau

Brecon - 24 mi from Ynysddu

26 mi

72 km

100 km

Rasus y Bannau is an exciting long-distance running event taking place in Brecon, featuring three challenging races: a 100 km ultra, a 45-mile ultra, and a marathon. The courses wind through the stunning Bannau Brycheiniog (Brecon Beacons) National Park, offering participants breathtaking views and..

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Saturday Apr 26

Butcombe Trail Ultra

Rowberrow - 27 mi from Ynysddu

50 km

50 mi

The Butcombe Trail Ultra is a challenging running event featuring 50-mile and 50-kilometre self-navigation ultramarathons set in the scenic Mendip Hills, an area of outstanding natural beauty. Organized by volunteers from Bristol's Town & Country Harriers, the event aims to benefit the Mendip Hills..

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Saturday May 10

Afan Chase Trail Races

Glyncorrwg - 19 mi from Ynysddu

10 km

13 mi

The Afan Chase Trail Races, scheduled for May 10, 2025, offer an exhilarating trail running experience through the stunning Afan and Glyncorrwg forests. Participants can choose between a half marathon and a 10k race, both featuring diverse terrains including forest paths and single tracks. The route..

Sunday May 11

The Scorpion Run

Coleford - 26 mi from Ynysddu

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Saturday May 17

OTT Marathon

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10 mi

26 mi

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Wed - Mon May 21-26

Wild Horse 200 - South Wales 200

Chepstow - 21 mi from Ynysddu

200 mi

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