SATURDAY 02 APR 2022
MARATHON & HALF MARATHON
A beautiful route along coast, trail, hill, river and forest in the Dyfi valley taking in stunning views of the Dyfi estuary along the Wales Coast Path.
A beautiful route along coast, trail, hill, river and forest in the Dyfi valley taking in stunning views of the Dyfi estuary along the Wales Coast Path.
HALF MARATHON
MARATHON
The 2022 routes are out and back along the beautiful Wales Coast Path, with slightly less height gain than the 2021 routes.
The half distance is an UTMB qualifier in the 20K category
The marathon distance is an UTMB qualifier in the 50K category
2021 RESULTS
Photos from 2021 are available for free download here.
Karl Fisher, Marathon winner
THE PODIUM
HALF MARATHON
- 01:48:41 ALEX SKRINE
- 01:50:34 JIMMY CARTER
- 01:56:01 GRUFF TOMOS
- 02:15:49 LAURA CAREY
- 02:30:41 MATILDE LOMBA
- 02:30:56 LOREN DAWSON
MARATHON
- 04:38:20 KARL FISHER
- 05:00:50 DARREN HESLETON
- 05:15:55 MARCUS WRIGHT
MANDATORY KIT
The weather on the day will dictate your kit choices.
The following will be required as a minimum:
- Windproof jacket
- Whistle
- Foil blanket or similar
- Fully charged mobile phone (in waterproof bag/similar)
The following may be mandatory depending on conditions:
- Waterproof jacket
- Waterproof trousers
- Hat + gloves
- Spare insulation layer (fleece/light down)
AID STATIONS
Marshalled aid stations with water and electrolyte as a minimum. Approximately every 7kms.
TIMINGS
- 8:15am to 9:30am - Registration
- 9:45am - Race Briefing
- 10am - Race start
PARKING & TOILETS
The main pay & display car park in the village has plenty of space. There are public toilets by the Tourist Information Centre. There are also toilets in the Yacht Club (max 2 at a time).
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.
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.
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.
JOIN THE TEAM
If you want to marshal at the DYFI X then just let us know. All volunteers receive a free entry to DYFI X 2023.
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!
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:
Budget accommodation:
Further visitor information here aberdovey.org.uk
Need a post-run massage? Check out Dyfi Sports Massage run by local girl Lucy.
