Race Across Wales 2026 is an epic 228 km ultra that traces the iconic Pilgrims Trail from the English border at Basingwerk Abbey all the way to St Hywyn’s Church in Aberdaron, on the western tip of the Llŷn Peninsula. Over the course of up to 50 hours, solo runners and team relays journey through a constantly changing landscape: green fields, deep valleys, moor and mountain slopes, forest tracks and long sections of wild coastline, accumulating around 6,300 m of ascent along the way. The route is fully marked via North Wales Pilgrims Way waymarks and supported by staffed aid stations with hot food, indoor rest zones and live GPS tracking, so athletes can focus on managing their effort and moving forward. Designed by the Beautifully Brutal team, the event aims to be both a harsh physical test and a journey through Welsh history, passing remnants of farming, quarrying and mining as well as prehistoric and religious sites before that final descent to the sea.
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The Race Across Wales 2026 is a 228 km coast-to-coast ultra following the historic Pilgrims Trail from Basingwerk Abbey in Greenfield, Flintshire, to Aberdaron on the Llŷn Peninsula, North Wales, taking place from 16–18 October 2026 and organised by Beautifully Brutal. Runners have up to 50 hours to conquer roughly 6,289 m of elevation gain, traversing fields, valleys, mountains and coastal paths in one epic point-to-point journey.
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What is the Race Across Wales 228km?
How long is the Race Across Wales 228km?
Where does the Race Across Wales 228km take place?
What is the elevation gain of the Race Across Wales 228km?
How can I prepare for the Race Across Wales 228km?
How do I choose the right training plan for the Race Across Wales 228km?
The Race Across Wales 2026 is a 228 km coast-to-coast ultra following the historic Pilgrims Trail from Basingwerk Abbey in Greenfield, Flintshire, to Aberdaron on the Llŷn Peninsula, North Wales, taking place from 16–18 October 2026 and organised by Beautifully Brutal. Runners have up to 50 hours to conquer roughly 6,289 m of elevation gain, traversing fields, valleys, mountains and coastal paths in one epic point-to-point journey.
The Race Across Wales 228km is 228km long.
The Race Across Wales 228km takes place in Greenfield, Holywell, UK.
The Race Across Wales 228km elevation gain is 6289 metres, which Runna classifies as a Hilly race.
The best way to train for the next race is to use a personalised training plan that takes into account your current running ability, schedule, and preferences.
This will help you steadily improve your running performance and get ready for the race without risking an injury.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
Which plan you choose will depend on your experience, schedule, objectives, and the date of the race.
Runna offers personalised training plans for every runner and every goal: Whether this is your first, 10th or 100th race, we'll help you get the most out of your training and smash your goals.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
What is the Race Across Wales 228km?
The Race Across Wales 2026 is a 228 km coast-to-coast ultra following the historic Pilgrims Trail from Basingwerk Abbey in Greenfield, Flintshire, to Aberdaron on the Llŷn Peninsula, North Wales, taking place from 16–18 October 2026 and organised by Beautifully Brutal. Runners have up to 50 hours to conquer roughly 6,289 m of elevation gain, traversing fields, valleys, mountains and coastal paths in one epic point-to-point journey.
How long is the Race Across Wales 228km?
The Race Across Wales 228km is 228km long.
Where does the Race Across Wales 228km take place?
The Race Across Wales 228km takes place in Greenfield, Holywell, UK.
What is the elevation gain of the Race Across Wales 228km?
The Race Across Wales 228km elevation gain is 6289 metres, which Runna classifies as a Hilly race.
How can I prepare for the Race Across Wales 228km?
The best way to train for the next race is to use a personalised training plan that takes into account your current running ability, schedule, and preferences.
This will help you steadily improve your running performance and get ready for the race without risking an injury.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
How do I choose the right training plan for the Race Across Wales 228km?
Which plan you choose will depend on your experience, schedule, objectives, and the date of the race.
Runna offers personalised training plans for every runner and every goal: Whether this is your first, 10th or 100th race, we'll help you get the most out of your training and smash your goals.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
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