Challenge walks in Wales
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- Sat 7 Jun
- FREE-£50
- Sat 7 Jun
- FREE-£50
The Llangollen 50K
A truly beautiful area of North Wales! The route uses two way-marked 15-mile linear routes either side of the river, to create a spectacular, challenging excursion in and above the valley.
- Newcomers
- Enter online
- Event village
- Rural
- Age 21 & over
- 50 km trail running
- Sun 15 Jun
- £40
- Entries closed
- Sun 15 Jun
- £40
- Entries closed
Yr Wyddfa Snowdon Sunrise Hike
Ascend Wales' highest mountain, Yr Wyddfa, in the stillness of the night to summit in time for sunrise and experience the magic with charity #TeamPassage.
- Newcomers
- Enter online
- Fundraising required
- Mountainous
- Rural
- Mountains
- Sustainability policy
- Age 18 & over
- 9 miles hiking + 1085 m ascent
- Sat 5 Jul
- £25
- Entries closed
- Sat 5 Jul
- £25
- Entries closed
Mighty Hikes | Gower Peninsula | Marathon
Take on a challenge and join Macmillan at the Gower Peninsula Mighty Hike - explore the dramatic coastline with incredible views over Rhossili Bay and Worms Head to support people living with cancer.
- Enter online
- Fundraising required
- Undulating
- Age 14 & over
- 26 miles hiking + 826.5 m ascent
- Sat 5 Jul
- £25
- Sat 5 Jul
- £25
Big Hike | Bannau Brycheiniog (Brecon Beacons) | Marathon
Hike along the peaceful canal towpath across the River Usk into the majestic mountains and enjoy views of Bannau Brycheiniog (the Brecon Beacons) to help beat cancer step by step.
- Chip timing
- Enter online
- Fundraising required
- Hilly
- Age 16 & over
- 26.2 miles hiking + 3000 ft ascent
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- Sat 5 Jul
- £20
- Sat 5 Jul
- £20
Mighty Hikes | Gower Peninsula | Half Marathon
Take on a challenge and join Macmillan at the Gower Peninsula Mighty Hike - explore the dramatic coastline with incredible views over Rhossili Bay and Worms Head to support people living with cancer.
- Enter online
- Fundraising required
- Undulating
- Age 14 & over
- 14.5 miles hiking + 486.3 m ascent
- Sat 5 Jul
- £20
- Sat 5 Jul
- £20
Big Hike | Bannau Brycheiniog (Brecon Beacons) | Half Marathon
Hike along the peaceful canal towpath across the River Usk into the majestic mountains and enjoy views of Bannau Brycheiniog (the Brecon Beacons) to help beat cancer step by step.
- Chip timing
- Enter online
- Fundraising required
- Undulating
- Age 14 & over
- 13.1 miles hiking + 1500 ft ascent
- Sat 12 - Sun 13 Jul
- £65
- Sat 12 - Sun 13 Jul
- £65
Yr Wyddfa Snowdon Summit at Sunrise
Trek by torchlight through the night and reach the summit of Yr Wyddfa Snowdon by dawn. With the moon as your backdrop, climb the highest mountain in England and Wales through the night.
- Carbon offset
- Enter online
- Fundraising required
- Mountainous
- Traffic free
- Rural
- Mountains
- Sustainability policy
- Age 18 & over
- 9 miles hiking + 1085 m ascent
- Sat 19 - Sun 20 Jul
- £139
- 7 charities
- Sat 19 - Sun 20 Jul
- £139
- 7 charities
Gower Peninsula Ultra Challenge | 2nd Half 50K | Gower East Loop
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!
- Chip timing
- Enter online
- GPS tracking
- Undulating
- Age 16 & over
- 50 km multi terrain running + 1000 m ascent
- Sat 19 Jul
- £139
- 7 charities
- Sat 19 Jul
- £139
- 7 charities
Gower Peninsula Ultra Challenge | 1st Half 50K | Gower West Loop
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!
- Chip timing
- Enter online
- GPS tracking
- Undulating
- Age 16 & over
- 50 km multi terrain running + 1200 m ascent
- Sat 19 - Sun 20 Jul
- £199
- 7 charities
- Sat 19 - Sun 20 Jul
- £199
- 7 charities
Gower Peninsula Ultra Challenge | Full Continuous 100K
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!
- Chip timing
- Enter online
- GPS tracking
- Hilly
- Age 18 & over
- 100 km multi terrain running + 2200 m ascent
- Sat 19 - Sun 20 Jul
- £199
- 7 charities
- Sat 19 - Sun 20 Jul
- £199
- 7 charities
Gower Peninsula Ultra Challenge | Full 2 Day Daylight 100K
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.
- Chip timing
- Enter online
- Hilly
- Age 18 & over
- 100 km multi terrain running + 2200 m ascent
- Sat 19 Jul
- £169
- 7 charities
- Sat 19 Jul
- £169
- 7 charities
Gower Peninsula Ultra Challenge | 75K Challenge
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!
- Chip timing
- Enter online
- Undulating
- Age 18 & over
- 75 km multi terrain running + 1550 m ascent
- Sat 6 - Sun 7 Sep
- £45-£169
- Sat 6 - Sun 7 Sep
- £45-£169
Defeat the Peak | Yr Wyddfa (Snowdon) at Night Challenge
Make a mountain of difference to people living with cancer. Beginning in the heart of Snowdonia this spectacular challenge will see you trekking to the top of Yr Wyddfa (Snowdon), at night!
- Enter online
- Fundraising required
- Mountainous
- Traffic free
- Rural
- Mountains
- Sustainability policy
- Age 14 & over
- 21 km hiking + 975 m ascent
- Sat 13 Sep
- £45-£165
- Sat 13 Sep
- £45-£165
Defeat the Peak | Yr Wyddfa (Snowdon) by Day Challenge
Make a mountain of difference to people living with cancer. Beginning in the heart of Snowdonia, this challenge will see you trekking to the top of Snowdon!
- Enter online
- Fundraising required
- Mountainous
- Traffic free
- Rural
- Mountains
- Sustainability policy
- Age 14 & over
- 15 km hiking + 1000 m ascent