Cats Protection

Cats Protection

The UK's leading cat welfare charity provide brilliant opportunities to get active outdoors, from their original UK treks to charity places in major events!

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Suzanne F.

Suzanne F.

Edinburgh Marathon 2025
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£385
Hannah A.

Hannah A.

Oxford Half Marathon 2025
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Jiaming Y.

Jiaming Y.

Schneider Electric Paris Marathon 2026

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£165
Brendan S.

Brendan S.

Amsterdam Mizuno Half Marathon 2025
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Pauline B.

Pauline B.

Amsterdam Mizuno Half Marathon 2025
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Carrie M.

Carrie M.

Thames Bridges Trek 10km 2025
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Sarah W.

Sarah W.

Manchester Half Marathon 2026

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Richmond Half Marathon 2025
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Cats Protection charity places

Run for cats! Take on anything from a 5K to 26.2-mile run to support the welfare of cats in the UK.

Enjoy a fully closed road race, on flat coastal roads with a spectacular seafront finish. Chance to take home a PB along with the finishers' t-shirt and medal.
  • Sun 3 May
  • Entries closed
Worthing, West Sussex

Worthing RUNFEST Half Marathon

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Enjoy a fully closed road race, on flat coastal roads with a spectacular seafront finish. Chance to take home a PB along with the finishers' t-shirt and medal.

  • 13.1 miles road running + 37 m ascent
A fun, flat and fast 10K run along the coastal roads of Worthing, a great atmosphere, with cheer points along the route and a bespoke medal and t-shirt.
  • Sun 3 May
  • Entries closed
Worthing, West Sussex

Worthing RUNFEST 10K

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A fun, flat and fast 10K run along the coastal roads of Worthing, a great atmosphere, with cheer points along the route and a bespoke medal and t-shirt.

  • 10 km road running + 16 m ascent
The Leeds Half Marathon is Yorkshire’s biggest and probably loudest event of its kind and features an exhilarating city centre finish in Millenium Square with great atmosphere throughout!
  • Sun 10 May
  • £25 + £150 fundraising
Leeds, West Yorkshire

Leeds Half Marathon

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The Leeds Half Marathon is Yorkshire’s biggest and probably loudest event of its kind and features an exhilarating city centre finish in Millenium Square with great atmosphere throughout!

  • Half marathon
This event kicks off the Edinburgh Marathon Festival weekend in style, in the stunning surroundings of Holyrood Park on a route with striking panoramic views of the city and Edinburgh Castle.
  • Sat 23 May
  • £15 + £150 fundraising
Edinburgh

Edinburgh 10K

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This event kicks off the Edinburgh Marathon Festival weekend in style, in the stunning surroundings of Holyrood Park on a route with striking panoramic views of the city and Edinburgh Castle.

  • 10 km road running + 155 m ascent
The 5K is one of the first events of the exciting running festival weekend and offers a picturesque route around Holyrood Park with stunning panoramic views of the city and Edinburgh Castle.
  • Sat 23 May
  • £10 + £100 fundraising
Edinburgh

Edinburgh 5K

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The 5K is one of the first events of the exciting running festival weekend and offers a picturesque route around Holyrood Park with stunning panoramic views of the city and Edinburgh Castle.

  • 5 km road running + 116 m ascent
100km of trails, high passes, stunning scenery, Ambleside, the magnificent Lake Windermere, nature reserves, forests and over 2,500m of ascent. Fully supported all the way with a celebratory finale!
  • Sat 6 - Sun 7 Jun
  • £37.50 + £575 fundraising
Kendal, Cumbria

Lake District Ultra Challenge | Full 100km continuous

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100km of trails, high passes, stunning scenery, Ambleside, the magnificent Lake Windermere, nature reserves, forests and over 2,500m of ascent. Fully supported all the way with a celebratory finale!

  • 100 km trail running + 2500 m ascent
From Kendal you'll head up the Longsleddale Valley over the Garburn Pass with stunning views, on to Windermere and Ambleside, round the west side of Lake Windermere to finish to a big welcome!
  • Sat 6 Jun
  • £30 + £375 fundraising
Kendal, Cumbria

Lake District Ultra Challenge | 1st Half

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From Kendal you'll head up the Longsleddale Valley over the Garburn Pass with stunning views, on to Windermere and Ambleside, round the west side of Lake Windermere to finish to a big welcome!

  • 50 km trail running + 1300 m ascent
100km of trails, high passes, stunning scenery, Ambleside, the magnificent Lake Windermere, nature reserves, forests and over 2,500m of ascent. Fully supported with a good night's sleep mid-way.
  • Sat 6 - Sun 7 Jun
  • £37.50 + £575 fundraising
Kendal, Cumbria

Lake District Ultra Challenge | Full 100km over 2 days

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100km of trails, high passes, stunning scenery, Ambleside, the magnificent Lake Windermere, nature reserves, forests and over 2,500m of ascent. Fully supported with a good night's sleep mid-way.

  • 100 km trail running + 2500 m ascent
Pack in the Longsleddale Valley, the Garburn Pass, stunning 360 views towards Windermere, the charming town of Ambleside, lakeside shores and a welcome finish line!
  • Sat 6 Jun
  • £22.50 + £275 fundraising
Kendal, Cumbria

Lake District Ultra Challenge | 1st Quarter

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Pack in the Longsleddale Valley, the Garburn Pass, stunning 360 views towards Windermere, the charming town of Ambleside, lakeside shores and a welcome finish line!

  • 29 km trail running + 900 m ascent
Start from Kendal Base Camp, head up the Longsleddale Valley, over the testing Garburn Pass with stunning 360 views towards Windermere and then on to Ambleside and Rydal's Water's edge.
  • Sat 6 Jun
  • £30 + £375 fundraising
Kendal, Cumbria

Lakes Marathon

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Start from Kendal Base Camp, head up the Longsleddale Valley, over the testing Garburn Pass with stunning 360 views towards Windermere and then on to Ambleside and Rydal's Water's edge.

  • 42 km trail running + 1200 m ascent
A 10km loop on a fabulous route exploring terrain along Rydal Water’s edge and includes stunning views of ‘5 Lakes’ with Grasmere Lake and Loughrigg Tarn to finish with a medal, fizz and picnic lunch!
  • Sat 6 Jun
  • £11.25 + £150 fundraising
Kendal, Cumbria

The Ambleside 10

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A 10km loop on a fabulous route exploring terrain along Rydal Water’s edge and includes stunning views of ‘5 Lakes’ with Grasmere Lake and Loughrigg Tarn to finish with a medal, fizz and picnic lunch!

  • 10 km trail running + 350 m ascent
From the west side of Lake Windermere on to the steep climb of Hampsfell to the flatter terrain on the Lyth Valley with some of the best views of the southern Lakes to a celebratory finale at Kendal!
  • Sat 6 - Sun 7 Jun
  • £30 + £375 fundraising
Ulverston, Cumbria

Lake District Ultra Challenge | 2nd Half

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From the west side of Lake Windermere on to the steep climb of Hampsfell to the flatter terrain on the Lyth Valley with some of the best views of the southern Lakes to a celebratory finale at Kendal!

  • 50 km trail running + 1200 m ascent
Get ready, Kiltwalkers! Experience the banter, fun, bagpipes, support and sheer emotion in Aberdeen this year over a challenging 18 mile route.
  • Sun 7 Jun
  • £20 + FREE fundraising
Banchory, Aberdeenshire

The Kiltwalk Aberdeen | Mighty Stride

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Get ready, Kiltwalkers! Experience the banter, fun, bagpipes, support and sheer emotion in Aberdeen this year over a challenging 18 mile route.

  • 18 miles walking + 443 ft ascent
The first half of the challenge is tough with steep ascents and descents taking you into the heart of this beautiful landscape with magnificent views out to the West.
  • Sat 13 Jun
  • £30 + £375 fundraising
Cirencester, Gloucestershire

Cotswold Way Ultra Challenge | 1st Half

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The first half of the challenge is tough with steep ascents and descents taking you into the heart of this beautiful landscape with magnificent views out to the West.

  • 53 km trail running + 1600 m ascent
Head into the rolling green hills of the Cotswolds with leg-testing climbs and breathtaking views on your 100km mission, with stops every 12-13km and a halfway break in Wotton, you're fully supported.
  • Sat 13 - Sun 14 Jun
  • £37.50 + £575 fundraising
Cirencester, Gloucestershire

Cotswold Way Ultra Challenge | Full 100km continuous

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Head into the rolling green hills of the Cotswolds with leg-testing climbs and breathtaking views on your 100km mission, with stops every 12-13km and a halfway break in Wotton, you're fully supported.

  • 100 km trail running + 2250 m ascent
Head into the rolling green hills of the Cotswolds with leg-testing climbs and breathtaking views on your 100km mission in daylight only with the benefit of a mid-way break and good night's sleep.
  • Sat 13 - Sun 14 Jun
  • £37.50 + £575 fundraising
Cirencester, Gloucestershire

Cotswold Way Ultra Challenge | Full 100km over 2 days

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Head into the rolling green hills of the Cotswolds with leg-testing climbs and breathtaking views on your 100km mission in daylight only with the benefit of a mid-way break and good night's sleep.

  • 100 km trail running + 2250 m ascent
The 1st Quarter of the Cotswold Way Challenge will start from Cirencester basecamp. It's tough with some steep ascents and descents taking you into the heart of this beautiful landscape.
  • Sat 13 Jun
  • £22.50 + £275 fundraising
Cirencester, Gloucestershire

Cotswold Way Ultra Challenge | 1st Quarter

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The 1st Quarter of the Cotswold Way Challenge will start from Cirencester basecamp. It's tough with some steep ascents and descents taking you into the heart of this beautiful landscape.

  • 23 km trail running + 600 m ascent
Arguably the most scenic stretch of the whole Cotswold Way route. Head towards Coaley Peak with its breathtaking views over the Severne Valley, to Wotton-Under-Edge for a celebration and hot meal!
  • Sat 13 Jun
  • £22.50 + £275 fundraising
Stroud, Gloucestershire

Cotswold Way Ultra Challenge | 2nd Quarter

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Arguably the most scenic stretch of the whole Cotswold Way route. Head towards Coaley Peak with its breathtaking views over the Severne Valley, to Wotton-Under-Edge for a celebration and hot meal!

  • 30 km trail running + 1000 m ascent
The route is 3/4 of the full challenge – so starts at Painswick, takes in the fantastic 2nd 1/4 Challenge route to Wotton, and then on through the Cotswolds to the finish line at Cirencester basecamp.
  • Sat 13 - Sun 14 Jun
  • £33.75 + £475 fundraising
Stroud, Gloucestershire

Cotswold Way Ultra Challenge | 3/4 Challenge

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The route is 3/4 of the full challenge – so starts at Painswick, takes in the fantastic 2nd 1/4 Challenge route to Wotton, and then on through the Cotswolds to the finish line at Cirencester basecamp.

  • 76 km trail running + 1650 m ascent
A start at Wotton and then some fantastic Cotswold scenery in the heart of this beautiful landscape, on the way back to the very welcome finish line celebration back at Cirencester basecamp.
  • Sat 13 - Sun 14 Jun
  • £30 + £375 fundraising
Wotton-under-Edge, Gloucestershire

Cotswold Way Ultra Challenge | 2nd Half

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A start at Wotton and then some fantastic Cotswold scenery in the heart of this beautiful landscape, on the way back to the very welcome finish line celebration back at Cirencester basecamp.

  • 47 km trail running + 650 m ascent
Set to be one of the greatest Ultra Challenges, venture from Scarborough’s historic seafront to wild moorland trails, and discover the dramatic Yorkshire coastline with a powerful celebration finish.
  • Sat 20 - Sun 21 Jun
  • £37.50 + £575 fundraising
Scarborough, North Yorkshire

North Yorks Ultra Challenge | Full Continuous 100K

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Set to be one of the greatest Ultra Challenges, venture from Scarborough’s historic seafront to wild moorland trails, and discover the dramatic Yorkshire coastline with a powerful celebration finish.

  • 100 km trail running + 2270 m ascent
Set to be one of the greatest Ultra Challenges, venture from Scarborough’s historic seafront to wild moorland trails, and discover the dramatic Yorkshire coastline with a powerful celebration finish.
  • Sat 20 Jun
  • £30 + £375 fundraising
Scarborough, North Yorkshire

North Yorks Ultra Challenge | 1st 1/2 Challenge 50K

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Set to be one of the greatest Ultra Challenges, venture from Scarborough’s historic seafront to wild moorland trails, and discover the dramatic Yorkshire coastline with a powerful celebration finish.

  • 50 km trail running + 1300 m ascent
Set to be one of the greatest Ultra Challenges, venture from Scarborough’s historic seafront to wild moorland trails, and discover the dramatic Yorkshire coastline with a powerful celebration finish.
  • Sat 20 - Sun 21 Jun
  • £37.50 + £575 fundraising
Scarborough, North Yorkshire

North Yorks Ultra Challenge | Full 2 Day Daylight 100K

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Set to be one of the greatest Ultra Challenges, venture from Scarborough’s historic seafront to wild moorland trails, and discover the dramatic Yorkshire coastline with a powerful celebration finish.

  • 100 km trail running + 2500 m ascent
Venture from Scarborough’s historic seafront to moorland trails, and discover the dramatic Yorkshire coastline with a powerful celebration finish around the treasured town, famous for its fair.
  • Sat 20 Jun
  • £22.50 + £275 fundraising
Scarborough, North Yorkshire

North Yorks Ultra Challenge | Scarborough 25K Loop

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Venture from Scarborough’s historic seafront to moorland trails, and discover the dramatic Yorkshire coastline with a powerful celebration finish around the treasured town, famous for its fair.

  • 25 km trail running + 450 m ascent
Set to be one of the greatest Ultra Challenges, venture from Whitby's historic seafront across wild moorland trails, and discover the dramatic Yorkshire moorland with a powerful celebration finish.
  • Sat 20 - Sun 21 Jun
  • £30 + £375 fundraising
Whitby, North Yorkshire

North Yorks Ultra Challenge | 2nd 1/2 Challenge 50K

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Set to be one of the greatest Ultra Challenges, venture from Whitby's historic seafront across wild moorland trails, and discover the dramatic Yorkshire moorland with a powerful celebration finish.

  • 50 km trail running + 1200 m ascent
Start and finish from the idyllic Bakewell basecamp for a few steep ascents and descents taking you into the heart of this beautiful and varied landscape to return for a finish line celebration!
  • Sat 4 Jul
  • £30 + £375 fundraising
Bakewell, Derbyshire

Peak District Ultra Challenge | 1st Half Challenge 52K

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Start and finish from the idyllic Bakewell basecamp for a few steep ascents and descents taking you into the heart of this beautiful and varied landscape to return for a finish line celebration!

  • 52 km trail running + 1250 m ascent
Take on the full 100km in a figure-of-eight route through the north and south of the Peak District with stops every 12-13km and whatever support you need to get you to the finish line celebration!
  • Sat 4 - Sun 5 Jul
  • £37.50 + £575 fundraising
Bakewell, Derbyshire

Peak District Ultra Challenge | Full Continuous 100K

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Take on the full 100km in a figure-of-eight route through the north and south of the Peak District with stops every 12-13km and whatever support you need to get you to the finish line celebration!

  • 100 km trail running + 2150 m ascent
Take on the full 100km in a figure-of-eight route through the north and south of the Peak District in daylight with a good night's rest and full support to get you to the finish line celebration!
  • Sat 4 - Sun 5 Jul
  • £37.50 + £575 fundraising
Bakewell, Derbyshire

Peak District Ultra Challenge | Full 2 Day Daylight 100K

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Take on the full 100km in a figure-of-eight route through the north and south of the Peak District in daylight with a good night's rest and full support to get you to the finish line celebration!

  • 100 km trail running + 2150 m ascent
From the idyllic basecamp in Bakewell, journey past Chatsworth House, the best of the Derwent Valley Heritage Way and the beautiful Combs Dale on your looped challenge route.
  • Sat 4 Jul
  • £22.50 + £275 fundraising
Bakewell, Derbyshire

Bakewell 25km Loop

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From the idyllic basecamp in Bakewell, journey past Chatsworth House, the best of the Derwent Valley Heritage Way and the beautiful Combs Dale on your looped challenge route.

  • 25 km trail running + 600 m ascent
Take on a mighty ultra adventure through the stunning Peak District with regular stops and whatever support you need to get you to the finish line celebration! You can even cover it in two days.
  • Sat 4 - Sun 5 Jul
  • £33.75 + £475 fundraising
Bakewell, Derbyshire

Peak District Ultra Challenge | 3/4 Challenge 73K

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Take on a mighty ultra adventure through the stunning Peak District with regular stops and whatever support you need to get you to the finish line celebration! You can even cover it in two days.

  • 73 km trail running + 1500 m ascent
Take on the 10-mile looped route starting and finishing at the Bakewell basecamp, taking in the best of the Derwent Valley Heritage Way along The River Derwent up to Chatsworth House.
  • Sat 4 Jul
  • £15 + £100 fundraising
Bakewell, Derbyshire

Bakewell 10

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Take on the 10-mile looped route starting and finishing at the Bakewell basecamp, taking in the best of the Derwent Valley Heritage Way along The River Derwent up to Chatsworth House.

  • 10 miles trail running + 405 m ascent
Starting out from the idyllic Bakewell basecamp, trek through some fantastic southern Peaks scenery on the way back to the very welcome finish line and celebration!
  • Sat 4 - Sun 5 Jul
  • £30 + £375 fundraising
Bakewell, Derbyshire

Peak District Ultra Challenge | 2nd Half Challenge 48K

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Starting out from the idyllic Bakewell basecamp, trek through some fantastic southern Peaks scenery on the way back to the very welcome finish line and celebration!

  • 48 km trail running + 900 m ascent
The most iconic capital city 10K! Live bands, DJs and cheering crowds on a closed road route past Westminster Bridge, The London Eye, Regent Street and Big Ben.
  • Sun 12 Jul
  • £20 + £200 fundraising
London

Saucony London 10K

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The most iconic capital city 10K! Live bands, DJs and cheering crowds on a closed road route past Westminster Bridge, The London Eye, Regent Street and Big Ben.

  • 10K run
Set out from Penrice Castle on a perfect 'half' challenge featuring Oxwich Bay and its nature reserve, the Wales Coast Path, Rhossili for a picnic, coastal scenery, dunes and the Gower Way then medal!
  • Sat 18 Jul
  • £30 + £375 fundraising
Swansea, West Glamorgan

Gower Peninsula Ultra Challenge | 1st Half 50K | Gower West Loop

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Set out from Penrice Castle on a perfect 'half' challenge featuring Oxwich Bay and its nature reserve, the Wales Coast Path, Rhossili for a picnic, coastal scenery, dunes and the Gower Way then medal!

  • 50 km multi terrain running + 1200 m ascent
A classic distance from Penrice Castle on a loop featuring Oxwich Bay and its nature reserve, the stunning Wales Coast Path, picnic at Rhossili, the Gower Way then a celebration and medal!
  • Sat 18 Jul
  • £30 + £375 fundraising
Swansea, West Glamorgan

Gower Peninsula Ultra Challenge | Marathon 42K Loop

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A classic distance from Penrice Castle on a loop featuring Oxwich Bay and its nature reserve, the stunning Wales Coast Path, picnic at Rhossili, the Gower Way then a celebration and medal!

  • 42 km multi terrain running + 900 m ascent
A magnificent challenge from Penrice Castle featuring a figure-of-eight route, Oxwich Bay, the stunning Wales Coast Path, the Gower Way, Mumbles Head, Gowerton and a massive welcome celebration too!
  • Sat 18 - Sun 19 Jul
  • £37.50 + £575 fundraising
Swansea, West Glamorgan

Gower Peninsula Ultra Challenge | Full Continuous 100K

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A magnificent challenge from Penrice Castle featuring a figure-of-eight route, Oxwich Bay, the stunning Wales Coast Path, the Gower Way, Mumbles Head, Gowerton and a massive welcome celebration too!

  • 100 km multi terrain running + 2200 m ascent
A magnificent challenge from Penrice Castle featuring a figure-of-eight route, Oxwich Bay, the stunning Wales Coast Path, the Gower Way, Mumbles Head, Gowerton with a good night's sleep mid-way.
  • Sat 18 - Sun 19 Jul
  • £37.50 + £575 fundraising
Swansea, West Glamorgan

Gower Peninsula Ultra Challenge | Full 2 Day Daylight 100K

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A magnificent challenge from Penrice Castle featuring a figure-of-eight route, Oxwich Bay, the stunning Wales Coast Path, the Gower Way, Mumbles Head, Gowerton with a good night's sleep mid-way.

  • 100 km multi terrain running + 2200 m ascent
Set out from Penrice Castle on an ultra loop featuring Oxwich Bay, the stunning Wales Coast Path, the Gower Way, basecamp picnic, along the coast, Mumbles Head, Gowerton then a celebration and medal!
  • Sat 18 Jul
  • £33.75 + £475 fundraising
Swansea, West Glamorgan

Gower Peninsula Ultra Challenge | 75K Challenge

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Set out from Penrice Castle on an ultra loop featuring Oxwich Bay, the stunning Wales Coast Path, the Gower Way, basecamp picnic, along the coast, Mumbles Head, Gowerton then a celebration and medal!

  • 75 km multi terrain running + 1550 m ascent
An ideal 'entry' challenge from Penrice Castle on a route featuring Oxwich Bay and its nature reserve, the stunning Wales Coast Path, the Gower Way with fantastic views, to finish with a great medal!
  • Sat 18 Jul
  • £22.50 + £275 fundraising
Swansea, West Glamorgan

Gower Peninsula Ultra Challenge | 25K Loop

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An ideal 'entry' challenge from Penrice Castle on a route featuring Oxwich Bay and its nature reserve, the stunning Wales Coast Path, the Gower Way with fantastic views, to finish with a great medal!

  • 25 km multi terrain running + 550 m ascent
A 50km eastern loop featuring Bantam Bay, Caswell Bay, Mumbles Head, the ‘Mumbles’ sand and mud, Clyne Wood, Gowerton and the Gower Way - to return for the finish line celebration and medal!
  • Sat 18 - Sun 19 Jul
  • £30 + £375 fundraising
Swansea, West Glamorgan

Gower Peninsula Ultra Challenge | 2nd Half 50K | Gower East Loop

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A 50km eastern loop featuring Bantam Bay, Caswell Bay, Mumbles Head, the ‘Mumbles’ sand and mud, Clyne Wood, Gowerton and the Gower Way - to return for the finish line celebration and medal!

  • 50 km multi terrain running + 1000 m ascent
4 steps to wellbeing
Sleep well

A good night's sleep is an essential foundation for a healthy lifestyle, effective training and weight control.

Train slow

Low-intensity training is easier for you, reduces the risk of injury and helps builds an efficient aerobic system.

Eat natural

Cut out sugar & junk food, reduce carbs, eat natural foods and train your body to burn fat for fuel.

Get outdoors

Fresh air, natural light and reconnecting with nature all help to improve mental and physical wellbeing.