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Gower Peninsula Ultra Challenge

Gower, United Kingdom • 19-20 Jul 2025

The Gower Peninsula Ultra Challenge, held in South Wales, is a new endurance event set in the UK's first Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Participants can walk, jog, or run various distances including 100km, 75km, 50km, marathon, 25km, and a 10km loop around Penrice Castle, the event's basecamp. The 100km course features a figure-of-eight route with west and east loops showcasing the peninsula's golden beaches, limestone cliffs, moors, ridges, and woodlands. The event offers full support with marquee rest stops, food, medical aid, GPS tracking, camping options, and entertainment at basecamp, making it a scenic and well-supported challenge for all fitness levels. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United Kingdom Wales Gower

Race information

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UTMB 20K UTMB 50K UTMB 100K
100 km
2200 m+
100 Km
75 km
1550 m+
50 km
1200 m+
42 km
900 m+
Marathon (42 Km)
25 km
550 m+
10 km
250 m+
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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