Pendine Sands Races
Laugharne, United Kingdom • 5 Apr 2026
Pendine Sands Races : 5 April 2026
The event offers the following distances:
- 5k
- 10k
- Half Marathon
- Marathon
- Ultra
All races take place on the beach at Pendine Sands, with the start and finish next to Barnacles Cafe, Sea View, Pendine, SA33 4NY. The course is a well marked out-and-back of 3.28 miles (5.28 km). Entries close shortly before the event and entry fees are set by distance.
Course, logistics and rules
The same 5.28 km out-and-back is used for every race. Competitors complete:
- 5k: one 2.5 km out-and-back
- 10k: one full out-and-back (about 10.5 km)
- Half Marathon: two full out-and-backs
- Marathon: four full out-and-backs
- Ultra: five full out-and-backs (stated as 32.8 miles)
Starts and time limits are governed by tide tables and will be confirmed in advance. The organisers maintain a 4.0 miles per hour average cut-off; falling below this may result in removal from the race. The event is cup-free; four self-serve water stations are provided and competitors must bring a re-useable cup. Race numbers are collected at the start location on race day and must be collected by each participant. All finishers receive a bespoke medal and category winners receive trophies. A mandatory kit list is enforced and random checks may be made. Entry fees are non-refundable; transfers or deferrals are allowed up to four weeks before the event. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.