Sat 19 Apr 2025
This is a tough half marathon route with 850m of height gain. Two laps make for an even tougher marathon!
Elevation Profile
Actual half marathon height gain is 850m. Marathon has 1700m of up!
Course Records
Half Marathon
- Peter Hackett 01:47:41, 2024
- Laura Carey 02:15:49, 2021
Marathon
- Peter Hackett 03:51:04, 2024
Results 2024
Published on the UTMB website below:
The half is an Index Race in the 20K category
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The marathon is an Index Race in the 50K category
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Photos 2024
Your Kit
We expect you to make sound kit choices based on your prior trail running experience. The highest point of the route is 320m above sea level.
Mandatory:
The following may be mandatory depending on forecast conditions:
- Whistle
- Race cup/collapsible bottle/mug*
The following may be mandatory depending on forecast conditions:
- Waterproof jacket
- Waterproof trousers
- Hat + gloves
- Spare insulation layer (fleece/light down)
Cut Off
- Half Marathon: No cut off
- Marathon: Completed 1st lap within 2h 30m
Aid Station
Will be positioned at 3.5km, 12km and 17.5km, providing water, jelly babies, bananas & First Aid.
Recce Day
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UNESCO Dyfi Biosphere
The route takes in some of the Dyfi Biosphere & Wales Coast Path. The video below gives a flavour of the running in the area, produced by Dyfi Biosphere.
Results 2022
Fabulous running saw Adam Gobern win the half marathon in 2:06:08, while Darren Hesleton (2nd in 2021) took victory in the marathon with a time of 4:41:55.
Darren came close to breaking the marathon course record, however in the end both course records were unbroken.
Darren came close to breaking the marathon course record, however in the end both course records were unbroken.
The 2022 results have been submitted and published on the UTMB website.
2021 RESULTS
PARKING
The main pay & display car park in the village has plenty of space. There is also a smaller pay & display car park next to the Neuadd Dyfi.
TRANSPORT
TRAIN
Aberdyfi is on the Cambrian Coast line, described by The Guardian as one of the most epic train journeys in the world. Aberdyfi station is 1 minute walk from registration. You can catch the train direct from Birmingham - further details at thetrainline.com.
Aberdyfi is on the Cambrian Coast line, described by The Guardian as one of the most epic train journeys in the world. Aberdyfi station is 1 minute walk from registration. You can catch the train direct from Birmingham - further details at thetrainline.com.
DRIVE
Aberdyfi is situated on the coast at the south end of Snowdonia National Park, between Barmouth and Aberystwyth. It is about 2 hours drive from Chester and 90 mins from Shrewsbury. LL35 0NR for your sat nav. Please car share if you can.
Aberdyfi is situated on the coast at the south end of Snowdonia National Park, between Barmouth and Aberystwyth. It is about 2 hours drive from Chester and 90 mins from Shrewsbury. LL35 0NR for your sat nav. Please car share if you can.
JOIN THE TEAM
If you want to marshal at the DYFI X then just let us know!
Sustainability
We've been committed to low environmental impact events from day 1. Read our blog on our current sustainable efforts here.
Accommodation
Please see visitor information here aberdovey.org.uk
