The Ultra Trail Wales 2026 (Ultra Wales 50) returns for its 7th edition on Saturday 20 June 2026, starting at 6:00 AM from the Coed-y-Brenin Visitor Centre in Southern Snowdonia. This epic 51-mile single loop (+2,898m of ascent) takes runners through some of Wales' most iconic and demanding mountain terrain. The route climbs to the summit of Cadair Idris Penygader (893m), traverses Rhinog Fach (712m), passes through the market town of Dolgellau, crosses the celebrated Barmouth estuary along the Mawddach Trail, and winds through the magnificent forest of Coed-y-Brenin — Wales' greatest forest — before returning to the finish at the Visitor Centre. The overall cut-off is 20 hours (2:00 AM Sunday). Finishers receive tiered medals by finishing position. Part of the GB Ultras 50 Mile Slam and Grand Slam. Organiser: GB Ultras. Timing: RaceResult.
Race Schedule & Key Times
FRI 19 JUNE
17:30–21:00
Race Registration & Bib Collection (Friday evening — bib only, no tracker)
Coed-y-Brenin Visitor Centre · Bib number + ID required · Race tracker collected Saturday morning · Parking available from 17:15 Fri · Overnight parking permitted (chargeable) · No camping in tents
SAT 20 JUNE
MORNING
Saturday Registration · Race Tracker Collection · Kit Check
Coed-y-Brenin Visitor Centre · Tracker collection mandatory (mandatory kit) · ID required · Kit check at registration · No tracker = no race · Late arrivals register after race start
SAT 20 JUNE
06:00 AM
RACE START — 51 miles / +2,898m — Single loop — Coed-y-Brenin → Cadair Idris → Barmouth → finish
51 miles · +2,898m · Single loop from Coed-y-Brenin · Cadair Idris (893m) · Rhinog Fach (712m) · Dolgellau · Barmouth estuary / Mawddach Trail · Coed-y-Brenin forest · Live GPS tracking (GB Race Tracker) · 6 checkpoints · RaceResult
SUN 21 JUNE
02:00 AM
Overall Cut-off — 20 hours from race start — Coed-y-Brenin Visitor Centre
20-hour cut-off · Finishers receive tiered medals (Gold/Silver/Bronze by finishing position) · Top 3 M+F prizes · Checkpoint cut-off times strictly enforced · Participants must visit all 6 checkpoints
Race HQ / Start / Finish: Coed-y-Brenin Visitor Centre, Dolgefeiliau, Ganllwyd, Dolgellau, Gwynedd LL40 2HZ, Wales. Dates: Sat. 20 June 2026 (race start) – Sun. 21 June 2026 (cut-off). Edition: 7th. Distance: 51 miles (approx. 82km) · +2,898m elevation. Route highlights: Cadair Idris Penygader (893m) · Rhinog Fach (712m) · Dolgellau · Barmouth estuary (Mawddach Trail) · Coed-y-Brenin forest. Cut-off: 20 hours (2:00 AM Sunday) · Strict checkpoint cut-offs enforced. Checkpoints: 6 · Water, cola, Tailwind, sandwiches, salted potatoes, fruit, crisps, chocolate · Veg/vegan options · Medical cover. Places: 500. Entry fee: £119. Entry requirements: 20 years minimum · Must have completed a marathon-distance organised event · No pacers or support runners. Mandatory kit: Harvey Maps XT40 (Central + South Snowdonia) or OS OL18 & OL23 · Waterproof jacket (10,000mm, sealed seams) · Compass · Whistle · Long-sleeved base layer · GB Race Tracker (provided at registration). Medals: Tiered (Gold/Silver/Bronze) by finishing position · Top 3 M+F prizes. Series: GB Ultras 50 Mile Slam + Grand Slam. Organiser: GB Ultras · gbultras.com. Timing: RaceResult. Parking: Coed-y-Brenin Visitor Centre (chargeable, ANPR cameras) · From 17:15 Fri · Available until 08:00 Sun.
Route Overview
| Checkpoint |
Distance |
Feature · Notes |
| Start — Coed-y-Brenin VC HQ |
0 miles |
6:00 AM · Parking · Registration · GPS tracker |
| CP1 — Dolgellau CP1 |
~12 miles |
Cut-off 09:40 · Co-op/supermarket car park area · Arran Rd LL40 1LH |
| Cadair Idris summit HIGH POINT |
~15 miles |
Penygader 893m · Highest point of the route · Technical terrain |
| Rhinog Fach 712M |
~25 miles |
Rugged mountain terrain · Remote section |
| Barmouth Estuary MAWDDACH |
~35 miles |
World-renowned estuary · Iconic bridge crossing |
| Finish — Coed-y-Brenin VC FINISH |
51 miles |
Cut-off 02:00 AM Sunday · Tiered medals · Prizes |
| 7TH ED. Coed-y-Brenin · Dolgellau (LL40 2HZ, Gwynedd, Wales) · 51mi · +2,898m · 500 places · GB Ultras · RaceResult · gbultras.com |
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