Gower Peninsula Ultra Challenge

Gower, United Kingdom • 18-19 Jul 2026

Gower Peninsula Ultra Challenge

The event takes place on 18-19 July 2026 in the Gower Peninsula, South Wales, with basecamp in the grounds of Penrice Castle. The route uses a figure-of-8 format based at Penrice, and distances are available for walkers, joggers, and runners. Event categories include Ultra March (walking target times), a new Trailblazerz option for faster runners, and a Solo Challenger start option. Camping, transfers, and parking are provided at the basecamp.

The organiser provides route signing and GPS tracking via an event app, marquee-covered rest stops, medical and massage teams, and a timing system that logs progress at rest stops. Food and drink are supplied on the course, and finishers receive a medal, a T-shirt, and a finishers meal.

Distances and route details

  • 100 km - full continuous figure-of-8, ~2200 m climb.
  • 100 km (2-day daylight) - two 50 km days with camping option.
  • 75 km - figure-of-8 using a 25 km west loop then 50 km east loop, ~1550 m climb.
  • 50 km - western or eastern loop options; west ~1200 m, east ~1000 m.
  • Marathon (42 km) - loop, ~900 m elevation.
  • 25 km - west loop, ~550 m elevation.
  • 10 km - loop, ~250 m climb.

Rest stops are placed about every 12.5 km, with larger "major" stops about every 25 km. Catering includes snacks at regular stops and a meal approximately every 25 km. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

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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