05 June 2021
​A 50 MILE/80KM Ultra Marathon along coast, trail, mountain, river and forest in south Snowdonia taking in 15 peaks including the whole of the iconic ridge-line & summit of Cadair Idris. This is a very challenging, stunning route, and is at times remote. 
SCHEDULE
  • Race HQ: Neuadd Dyfi, Aberdovey LL35 0NR
  • Registration: Fri 18:30 - 20:00
  • Race Start: 06:00  
ENTRY
  • £70 
  • £85 from 01 Mar 2021
  • £95 from 01 May 2021
Includes:
  • Online live GPS Tracking for each competitor
  • Live leader-board/positions & results
  • 4 iTRA points
  • SiEntries processing fee
  • 7 check points with a range of nutrition & drinks
  • Drop bag option for the half-way mark (max 25 litres)
  • Professional event photos included
  • Finisher's special edition useful goodies
  • FREE Reccie run (date tbc)
  • TRIBE Energy/Protein bar + discounted TRIBE products​
  • Post-race hot drinks and refreshments
  • Transport back from cut-offs if required
  • Event safety cover throughout
ROUTE HIGHLIGHTS
  • The whole of the Cadair Idris massif and ridge line, from sea to summit
  • Breath-taking views over the Mawwddach estuary, the Dyfi estuary, Bird Rock & the Dysynni Valley
  • 15 peaks that are far from the crowds​
  • The Welsh Coastal Path
  • Dyfi Forest
  • The Dyfi Biosphere
  • The beautiful, historic fishing village of Aberdyfi
  • The route reaches parts of Snowdonia that few have journeyed through
MANDATORY KIT
Your usual trail running kit must include:
  • GPS Live Tracker - collect at registration
  • Waterproof jacket
  • Spare fleece/similar
  • Gloves
  • ​Hat
  • Survival/Thermal/Bivi bag
  • Water bottle/bladder - min. 1 litre
  • Emergency rations - min. 500 calories​
  • Whistle
  • Fully charged mobile phone
  • A watch
  • Map + compass + GPS watch/device
  • ​Head torch, minimum 100 lumens (fully charged/spare batteries)
Participants are expected to be competent navigators, willing and able to use their map + compass to navigate, particularly in the event of poor visibility. In the event of atrocius weather we have a Plan B route fully reccied, with 2000m height gain, and a highest point of 400m.
Our races adopted the #gocupless approach from day one, read more about our reduce, reuse, recycle efforts here.
OPTIONAL DROP BAG
Each participant can drop off a drop bag at registration (maximum 25 litres). Your drop bag needs to be labelled with your name and race number. Race numbers will be issued 7 days before the event. All drop bags will be transported to CP4 (42km), and subsequently be transported back to Race HQ.

An example of a drop bag from Ultimate Direction is here.
THE ROUTE
The route will be anti-clockwise and can be viewed in detail on ViewRanger here.
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Route overview - the red line marks the route, the blue dots (1 to 7) mark the check points.
CHECK POINTS
The 7 Check Points:
  • CP1: 8km
  • CP2: 20km
  • CP3: 30km
  • CP4: 42km - Cut off 9hrs, 15:00
  • CP5: 50km
  • CP6: 64km
  • CP7: 70km - Cut off 16hrs, 22:00
The route will be anti-clockwise.
RECCIE RUN
We are offering a free reccie run for the 1st half of the route as this is the least travelled, and is perhaps more nav-heavy. We will move at a sociable pace - walk the ups, easy pace jog on the flat and down sections. Date: TBC
JOIN THE EVENT TEAM
If you want to join the Dyfi ULTRA Event Team there are various roles available. All volunteers receive a free entry to Dyfi ULTRA, or Dyfi X Marathon/Half Marathon in 2022.
GETTING HERE
Aberdyfi is situated on the coast at the south end of Snowdonia National Park, between Barmouth and Aberystwyth. It is less than 2 hours drive from Chester and 90 mins from Shrewsbury. LL35 0NR for your sat nav. Nearest airports are Liverpool, Manchester & Birmingham.
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. Coming from the west you will pass the old market town of Machynlleth, once the administrative capital of Wales. Further details at thetrainline.com. 
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Illustration by Mair Hughes
As well as covering sections of the Welsh Coastal Path, and the whole Cadair Idris ridge line, you will also summit several remote peaks around the Dyfi Estuary which is a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve. It is a beautiful part of Snowdonia, which you will come to realise on your 50 mile journey.
ACCOMMODATION
The Treffedian Hotel, Penhelig Hotel, Britannia Inn and The Dovey Inn offer Hotel accommodation within 5 minutes walking distance to registration. Check out Aberdovey Breaks for a range of private accommodation.

There also B & B options in Aberdyfi, and a little further out in Machynlleth and Tywyn.

​Budget accommodation:
Further visitor information here aberdovey.org.uk
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