50 MILES - 3800m HEIGHT GAIN
11 JUNE 2022
​A 50 MILE/80KM Ultra Marathon along coast, trail, mountain, river and forest in south Snowdonia taking in 15 peaks including 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 17:30 - 19:30
  • Race Start: 05:00  
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ENTRY
  • £80 (first 50 entries)
  • £90 thereafter
Includes:
  • Online live GPS Tracking for each competitor
  • Live leader-board/positions & results
  • 4 UTMB points (pending)
  • 6 check points with a range of nutrition & drinks
  • Drop bag option for the half-way mark (max 25 litres)
  • Event photos
  • TRIBE Energy/Protein bar​
  • Special edition finisher's beer
  • Transport back from cut-offs if required
  • Event safety cover throughout
  • Entry processing fee
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2021 winner, Matt O'Keefe, went on to place 3rd in the DBR
THE ROUTE
The route will be anti-clockwise. The 2022 edition features some extra hills, and less sand than the 2021 route. 
Route_Map.pdf
File Size: 6207 kb
File Type: pdf
Download File
Route_GPS_Device.gpx
File Size: 70 kb
File Type: gpx
Download File
The Ordance Survey 1:25,000 map is OL23 Cadair Idris & Bala.
Link to the route on ViewRanger here.
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 journey 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)
NAVIGATION
Participants are expected to be competent navigators, willing and able to use their map + compass to navigate, particularly in the event of poor visibility. Please also download the GPX file. In the event of atrocious weather we have a Plan B route fully reccied, with 2000m height gain, and a highest point of 400m.

The required map is OL23 Cadair Idris & Bala.

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.
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. 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.
CHECK POINTS
The 6 marshalled check points & aid stations:
  • CP1: 20km
  • CP2: 30km 
  • CP3: 42km - Cut off 8hrs after race start
  • CP4: 50km
  • CP5: 64km
  • CP6: 75km
The route will be anti-clockwise. 
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
JOIN THE EVENT TEAM
If you want to join the Dyfi ULTRA Event Team please let us know: 
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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