On April 5, 2025, the Vale Coastal Trail Races celebrate their 10th anniversary, offering runners a chance to experience the stunning Welsh coastline. The Ultra race covers 32.5 miles, starting at Penarth Pier and traversing cliffs, beaches, and rural landscapes to reach Ogmore-by-Sea. The 18.5-mile "mini ultra" begins at Porthkerry Park, joining the Ultra route along the Glamorgan Heritage Coast. The 10-mile race starts at Llantwit Beach, completing the final section of both the Ultra and mini ultra courses. All races are self-navigated, following the well-marked Wales Coast Path, with support from manned checkpoints providing refreshments along the way.
Races
32 Mile
30km
10 Mile
Race Date:
05 April, 2025
With 500 spots available, the Vale Coastal Ultra Marathon on April 5, 2025, invites runners to experience a 32.5-mile journey with a 347-meter elevation gain along the stunning Welsh coastline. Hosted by Run Walk Crawl, this race starts at Penarth Pier and follows the Wales Coast Path to Ogmore-by-Sea, offering breathtaking views and an unforgettable challenge.
Race Date:
05 April, 2025
The Vale Coastal Trail 18.5, with 500 spaces available, offers runners a 29.8-kilometer race with a 234-meter elevation gain along Wales' picturesque coastline. Set for April 5, 2025, this Run Walk Crawl event starts at Porthkerry Park and follows scenic paths to Ogmore-by-Sea.
Race Date:
05 April, 2025
Limited to 200 participants, the Vale Coastal Trail 10 on April 5, 2025, offers a compact yet challenging 10-mile course with a 289-meter elevation gain. Organized by Run Walk Crawl, this one-lap race starts at Llantwit Major Beach and takes runners along the Wales Coast Path to Ogmore-by-Sea.
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FAQs
What is the Vale Coastal Trail Races?
How long is the Vale Coastal Trail Races?
Where does the Vale Coastal Trail Races take place?
What is the elevation gain of the Vale Coastal Trail Races?
How can I prepare for the Vale Coastal Trail Races?
How do I choose the right training plan for the Vale Coastal Trail Races?
With 500 spots available, the Vale Coastal Ultra Marathon on April 5, 2025, invites runners to experience a 32.5-mile journey with a 347-meter elevation gain along the stunning Welsh coastline. Hosted by Run Walk Crawl, this race starts at Penarth Pier and follows the Wales Coast Path to Ogmore-by-Sea, offering breathtaking views and an unforgettable challenge.
The Vale Coastal Trail Races is 51km long.
The Vale Coastal Trail Races takes place in Ogmore-by-Sea, Bridgend, Wales, UK.
The Vale Coastal Trail Races elevation gain is 347 meters, which Runna classifies as a Rolling race.
The best way to train for the next race is to use a personalized 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 personalized 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 Vale Coastal Trail Races?
With 500 spots available, the Vale Coastal Ultra Marathon on April 5, 2025, invites runners to experience a 32.5-mile journey with a 347-meter elevation gain along the stunning Welsh coastline. Hosted by Run Walk Crawl, this race starts at Penarth Pier and follows the Wales Coast Path to Ogmore-by-Sea, offering breathtaking views and an unforgettable challenge.
How long is the Vale Coastal Trail Races?
The Vale Coastal Trail Races is 51km long.
Where does the Vale Coastal Trail Races take place?
The Vale Coastal Trail Races takes place in Ogmore-by-Sea, Bridgend, Wales, UK.
What is the elevation gain of the Vale Coastal Trail Races?
The Vale Coastal Trail Races elevation gain is 347 meters, which Runna classifies as a Rolling race.
How can I prepare for the Vale Coastal Trail Races?
The best way to train for the next race is to use a personalized 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 Vale Coastal Trail Races?
Which plan you choose will depend on your experience, schedule, objectives, and the date of the race.
Runna offers personalized 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 Vale Coastal Trail Races?
How long is the Vale Coastal Trail Races?
Where does the Vale Coastal Trail Races take place?
What is the elevation gain of the Vale Coastal Trail Races?
How can I prepare for the Vale Coastal Trail Races?
How do I choose the right training plan for the Vale Coastal Trail Races?
The Vale Coastal Trail 18.5, with 500 spaces available, offers runners a 29.8-kilometer race with a 234-meter elevation gain along Wales' picturesque coastline. Set for April 5, 2025, this Run Walk Crawl event starts at Porthkerry Park and follows scenic paths to Ogmore-by-Sea.
The Vale Coastal Trail Races is 30km long.
The Vale Coastal Trail Races takes place in Ogmore-by-Sea, Bridgend, Wales, UK.
The Vale Coastal Trail Races elevation gain is 234 meters, which Runna classifies as a Rolling race.
The best way to train for the next race is to use a personalized 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 personalized 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 Vale Coastal Trail Races?
The Vale Coastal Trail 18.5, with 500 spaces available, offers runners a 29.8-kilometer race with a 234-meter elevation gain along Wales' picturesque coastline. Set for April 5, 2025, this Run Walk Crawl event starts at Porthkerry Park and follows scenic paths to Ogmore-by-Sea.
How long is the Vale Coastal Trail Races?
The Vale Coastal Trail Races is 30km long.
Where does the Vale Coastal Trail Races take place?
The Vale Coastal Trail Races takes place in Ogmore-by-Sea, Bridgend, Wales, UK.
What is the elevation gain of the Vale Coastal Trail Races?
The Vale Coastal Trail Races elevation gain is 234 meters, which Runna classifies as a Rolling race.
How can I prepare for the Vale Coastal Trail Races?
The best way to train for the next race is to use a personalized 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 Vale Coastal Trail Races?
Which plan you choose will depend on your experience, schedule, objectives, and the date of the race.
Runna offers personalized 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 Vale Coastal Trail Races?
How long is the Vale Coastal Trail Races?
Where does the Vale Coastal Trail Races take place?
What is the elevation gain of the Vale Coastal Trail Races?
How can I prepare for the Vale Coastal Trail Races?
How do I choose the right training plan for the Vale Coastal Trail Races?
Limited to 200 participants, the Vale Coastal Trail 10 on April 5, 2025, offers a compact yet challenging 10-mile course with a 289-meter elevation gain. Organized by Run Walk Crawl, this one-lap race starts at Llantwit Major Beach and takes runners along the Wales Coast Path to Ogmore-by-Sea.
The Vale Coastal Trail Races is 16km long.
The Vale Coastal Trail Races takes place in Ogmore-by-Sea, Bridgend, Wales, UK.
The Vale Coastal Trail Races elevation gain is 289 meters, which Runna classifies as a Moderate race.
The best way to train for the next race is to use a personalized 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 personalized 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 Vale Coastal Trail Races?
Limited to 200 participants, the Vale Coastal Trail 10 on April 5, 2025, offers a compact yet challenging 10-mile course with a 289-meter elevation gain. Organized by Run Walk Crawl, this one-lap race starts at Llantwit Major Beach and takes runners along the Wales Coast Path to Ogmore-by-Sea.
How long is the Vale Coastal Trail Races?
The Vale Coastal Trail Races is 16km long.
Where does the Vale Coastal Trail Races take place?
The Vale Coastal Trail Races takes place in Ogmore-by-Sea, Bridgend, Wales, UK.
What is the elevation gain of the Vale Coastal Trail Races?
The Vale Coastal Trail Races elevation gain is 289 meters, which Runna classifies as a Moderate race.
How can I prepare for the Vale Coastal Trail Races?
The best way to train for the next race is to use a personalized 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 Vale Coastal Trail Races?
Which plan you choose will depend on your experience, schedule, objectives, and the date of the race.
Runna offers personalized 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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