Trails & Tarmac Winter Back Yard Ultra
Distance: Unlimited
Elevation: 86M
Location: Crickhowell, Wales
Date: Sat, 6th Feb 2027
ULTRA MARATHONS IN WALES
Wales may be smaller than its northern neighbours, but it packs an incredible punch for ultra runners. Known as a "Mecca" for trail and mountain running, Wales offers some of the most technical and breathtaking terrain in the British Isles. Whether you are looking for the jagged ridgelines of the north or the sweeping golden sands of the south, Wales provides a legendary backdrop for every endurance athlete.
Use the filters below to search through the most popular upcoming ultramarathons in Wales all in one place.
39 events found
Map ViewBack Yard Ultra
50 Miles
Brecon to Cardiff Classic Ultra
Distance: 43 Miles
Elevation: 1,200M
Location: Brecon, Wales
Date: Sun, 14th Feb 2027
50 Miles
Brecon to Cardiff Xtreme Ultra
Distance: 47.5 Miles
Elevation: 2,680M
Location: Brecon, Wales
Date: Sun, 14th Feb 2027
50 Miles
Beast of the Blacks 40 Miler
Distance: 40 Miles
Elevation: 3,385M
Location: Longtown, Hereford
Date: Sat, 6th Mar 2027
50 KM
Castle 2 Castle
Distance: 50KM
Elevation: 1,020M
Location: Welshpool, Wales
Date: Sun, 14th Mar 2027
Multi Day
Wild Horse South Wales 200
Distance: 200 Miles
Elevation: 9,144M
Location: Chepstow, Wales
Date: Wed, 14th Apr 2027
50 Miles
Beast of the Beacons 40 Miler
Distance: 40 Miles
Elevation: 2,571M
Location: Gilestone Farm, Brecon
Date: Sat, 17th Apr 2027
100 KM
North Wales 100K
Distance: 100KM
Elevation: 2,438M
Location: Prestatyn, Wales
Date: Sat, 24th Apr 2027
50 KM
North Wales 50K
Distance: 53.8KM
Elevation: 823M
Location: Prestatyn, Wales
Date: Sat, 24th Apr 2027
Back Yard Ultra
Medieval Backyard Ultra
Distance: Unlimited
Elevation: 52M
Location: South Wales
Date: Sat, 24th Apr 2027
50 KM
Vale Coastal Ultra
Distance: 52KM
Elevation: 388M
Location: Ogmore-by-Sea, Wales
Date: Sat, 24th Apr 2027
100 Miles
Epona 100 Mile Ultra
Distance: 101 Miles
Elevation: 5,181M
Location: Abergavenny, Wales
Date: Sat, 8th May 2027
100 KM
Epona 100K Ultra
Distance: 101KM
Elevation: 3,100M
Location: Talgarth, Wales
Date: Sat, 8th May 2027
50 KM
The Llangollen 50k
Distance: 49KM
Elevation: 1,657M
Location: Llangollen, Wales
Date: Sat, 5th Jun 2027
50 Miles
Ultra Wales 50
Distance: 51 Miles
Elevation: 2,898M
Location: Coed-Y-Brenin
Date: Sat, 19th Jun 2027
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