North Wales 50km & 100km

North Wales 50km & 100km

This event follows a runnable route along the North Wales coastline between Prestatyn and Bangor. The shorter route listed as 50 km is actually 54.8 km and reaches the beach at Llandudno West Shore with about 2700 ft of ascent. The 100 km route follows the full Waymarked North Wales Path and includes about 8000 ft of ascent, offering a mix of coastal running and inland hills without great elevation or long deviations from the coast.

Distances offered:

• 50 km (actual 54.8 km), finishes at Llandudno West Shore, 2700 ft ascent.
• 100 km follows the Waymarked North Wales Path, 8000 ft ascent, varied terrain.

The route passes notable landmarks such as the Great Orme, Conwy Castle, Aber Falls and Penrhyn Castle. There are six aid stations along the full route and three for the shorter route, with checkpoints at locations including Kinmel Bay (16 km), Llysfaen (29 km), Llandudno North Shore (41 km), Llandudno West Shore (54 km), Aber Falls car park (79 km) and Hendre Hall Junction (91 km). 100 km participants may use a drop bag transported to the Llandudno West Shore checkpoint.

Logistics and services include a start location at Prestatyn Nova Centre, parking at the start for a small charge, medical cover, event map, tracking and chip timing, and an event memento and certificate for competitors. Competitors must arrange their own transport from the finish. A briefing and mandatory kit check take place before the event. Mandatory kit includes a waterproof jacket and trousers with taped seams, hat and gloves, a minimum of 1 litre of water at the start, a foil survival blanket, the event map and information sheet, a fully charged mobile phone, and a fully charged head torch for 100 km entrants. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.