SATURDAY 13 NOV 2021
A full or half trail marathon along coast, trail, hill, river and forest in the Dyfi valley taking in stunning views of the Dyfi estuary, Happy Valley, and the Welsh Coastal Path. The full marathon is 2 laps with 1600m height gain; 800m height gain on the half.
ENTRY
Full Marathon: £42.55; Half-Marathon: £31.91
Includes:
  • SiEntries processing fee
  • Check points with nutrition + water  
  • Marked course
  • NFC timing allowing individual starts
  • Event photos​
  • TRIBE Energy/Protein bar
  • Useful event goodies - read our blog on how we are trying to reduce waste​
KIT
The weather on the day will dictate your kit choices. 
The following will be required as minimum:
  • Waterproof jacket
  • Whistle
  • Gloves
  • ​Hat
  • Fully charged mobile phone (in waterproof bag/similar)
TIMINGS
  • 8am to 9:30am - Registration in Dovey Yacht Club
  • ​9:45am - Race Briefing
  • 10am - Race start
THE ROUTE
REDUCE, RE-USE, RECYCLE
Read our blog on our current sustainable efforts here. Our races adopted the #gocupless approach from day one. As part of your entry fee we will give you a special edition race-cup for use at aid stations, and beyond!
JOIN THE TEAM
If you want to be involved in the inaugural DYFI X then just let us know. All volunteers receive a free entry to DYFI X 2021.
GETTING HERE
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. 
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.
CAR-SHARE
Join our facebook group and post your car-share request, you may well get a positive response!
ACCOMMODATION
The Treffedian Hotel, Penhelig Hotel, Britannia Inn and The Dovey Inn offer Hotel accommodation within 5 minutes walking distance to registration. There's a number of B & B's, and Airbnb options in the village too.

Budget accommodation:
Further visitor information here aberdovey.org.uk
Need a post-run massage? Check out Dyfi Sports Massage run by local girl Lucy.
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