2023 TBD
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UNESCO Dyfi Biosphere
The new route will be point to point, taking in some of the best bits 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.
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The 2022 results have been submitted and published on the UTMB website.
Dyfi X is an UTMB qualifier in the 50K category
CHECK POINTS
Marshalled check points with water as a minimum will be approximately every 7 kms.
KIT
We expect you to be able to make sound kit choices based on your prior running experience. The highest point of the route is 400m 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)
2021 RESULTS
Photos from 2021 are available for free download here.
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
You are coming to visit a beautiful part of the UK and there are plenty of options to make your stay here a memorable one. The Penhelig Hotel, The Britannia Inn and The Dovey Inn offer Hotel accommodation within 5 mins walk from registration. The Treffedian Hotel is 10 mins walk away.
Tyddyn Rhys Farm has basic camping with stunning views over Cardigan Bay, 10 mins walk to registration.
Accommodation a little further out:
Tyddyn Rhys Farm has basic camping with stunning views over Cardigan Bay, 10 mins walk to registration.
Accommodation a little further out:
Further visitor information here aberdovey.org.uk
MASSAGE
Need a post-run massage? Check out Dyfi Sports Massage run by Lucy.
