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Gower Peninsula Ultra Challenge

Gower, United Kingdom • 18-19 Jul 2026

The Gower Peninsula Ultra Challenge is a multi-distance endurance event held in South Wales, set in the scenic Gower Peninsula, the UK's first Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Participants can walk, jog, or run distances ranging from 10km to 100km, including options like 25km, marathon, 50km, 75km, and a full 100km figure-of-8 route featuring west and east loops. The event basecamp is at historic Penrice Castle, offering camping, food, drink, a bar, and entertainment.

The course showcases golden beaches, limestone cliffs, moors, ridges, and woodlands. Support includes marquee rest stops, medical teams, GPS tracking, and a festive finish with medals, T-shirts, and a celebratory meal. The challenge suits all fitness levels and offers solo or team participation. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United Kingdom Wales Gower

Race information

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100 km
2200 m+
Full 2 Day 'daylight' 100 Km
100 km
2200 m+
Full Continuous 100 Km
75 km
1550 m+
75 Km Challenge
50 km
1200 m+
Western 50 Km Loop
50 km
1000 m+
Eastern 50 Km Loop
42 km
900 m+
Marathon 42 Km Loop
25 km
550 m+
25 Km West Loop
10 km
250 m+
10 Km Loop
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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