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Gower Peninsula Ultra Challenge

Gower, United Kingdom • 19-20 Jul 2025

The Gower Peninsula Ultra Challenge, held in South Wales on 19-20 July 2025, offers a range of endurance events including 100km, 75km, 50km, marathon, 25km, and a 10km family-friendly loop. Set in the scenic Gower Peninsula, the UK's first Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, the course features golden beaches, limestone cliffs, wild moors, ridges, and woodlands. The 100km challenge follows a figure-of-eight route with west and east loops starting and finishing at Penrice Castle basecamp, which also provides camping, food, drink, and entertainment. Participants can walk, jog, or run at their own pace, supported by well-equipped rest stops, GPS tracking, medical teams, and a festive finish-line celebration. 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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