North Wales 50km & 100km

Event overview

The North Wales 50km & 100km is an outdoor endurance event based at Prestatyn Nova Centre, with the next race scheduled for 25 April 2026. The route follows the North Wales coastline between Prestatyn and Bangor. The shorter course is listed as a 50km event (actually 53.8 km) with about 2,700 ft of ascent. The longer course is 100 km with about 8,000 ft of ascent and follows the waymarked North Wales Path. The route includes long sections of flat coastal running and inland hills, and passes landmarks such as the Great Orme, Conwy Castle, Aber Falls and Penrhyn Castle.

Routes and logistics

• 50 km (listed as 53.8 km)
• 100 km

There are six aid/feed stations on the full route and three for the 50 km option, located at approximately 16 km, 29 km, 41 km, 54 km, 79 km and 91 km. The event provides a drop bag transfer to the 50 km checkpoint for 100 km entrants and onward to the finish. Medical cover, an event map, tracking and chip timing are included. Event mementos and certificates are provided to all competitors. Competitors must arrange their own transport from the finish; the main Chester–Holyhead rail line follows much of the route and there are stations along the way. Parking is available at the start for a small charge. A pre-race briefing and mandatory kit check are carried out. Entry prices listed include £52.50 for the 50 km and £90.50 for the 100 km; member entries are shown as zero cost. Event time limits are 9 hours for the 50 km and 18 hours for the 100 km. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.