Gower Peninsula Ultra Challenge

Gower, United Kingdom • 18-19 Jul 2026

Gower Peninsula Ultra Challenge

The Gower Peninsula Ultra Challenge takes place on 18 and 19 July 2026 in South Wales. The event basecamp is in the grounds of Penrice Castle and there are weekend camping options and parking.

The route uses the Gower Peninsula, the United Kingdom's first Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, known for golden beaches, limestone cliffs, moors, ridges, and woodlands. The full continuous 100 km route is a figure of eight formed from western and eastern loops.

Distances available include:

  • 100 km figure of eight route with west and east loops and ~2200 m climb
  • 75 km figure of eight route with ~1550 m climb
  • 50 km available as western or eastern loop with ~1200 m or ~1000 m climb
  • Marathon 42 km loop with ~900 m elevation
  • 25 km west loop with ~550 m elevation
  • 10 km loop with ~250 m climb

Event support includes rest stops approximately every 12.5 km with major stops every 25 km, marquee cover, catering, seating, changing rooms, medical and massage teams, and GPS tracking via the event app. The route is fully signed and marked for day and night navigation. There are category options for walkers and runners including an Ultra March option for walkers and a Trailblazerz option for faster runners. Corporate team packages are available. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

UTMB 20K UTMB 50K UTMB 100K
100 km
100 Km
75 km
50 km
Marathon
Marathon 42km Loop
25 km
25 Km West Loop
10 km
10 Km Loop
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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