The Challenge

Set in the stunning Gower Peninsula -famous for its golden beaches, limestone cliffs, wild moors, ridges, and woodlands – take on a challenge at your pace as a walk, jog, or run – and fundraise for your favourite charity! There are weekend camping options and the full 100km challenge is a figure of 8 route made up of west & east loops which take in the best of the Peninsula, and its varied, unique landscape. Sign up as an individual or as a team; you’ll get full support all the way, plenty of food & drink, a special medal, T shirt and celebration finish. With 50km, 25km, and 10kmchallenge options also – there’s a Gower Peninsula challenge for everyone! Push 
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The Route

• 100km loop heads down to Oxwich Bay and joining the stunning the Wales Coast Path, joins the elevated Gower Way,  past Mumbles Head, inland up to Gowerton and back to Penrice Castle
• 50km loops down to Oxwich Bay & its nature reserve, joining the Wales Coast Path and along to Rhossili, across to Landimore Marsh, and joining the elevated Gower Way
• 25km loop heads down to Oxwich Bay & its nature reserve, joining the Wales Coast Path. The route then heads north and inland, joining the elevated Gower Way
• 10km loops through Oxwich Bay and then back to the basecamp finish line at Penrice Castle

Fundraising

You only need to raise half of the fundraising target 3 weeks ahead of the London Summer Walk to confirm your place - you can then top up the rest during, and after, the challenge!

Charity sponsorship - pay a small registration fee and do lots of fundraising! 
Remember you only need to raise half of the fundraising target to confirm your place. The Reg Fees below are 75% OFF standard fees – as you’ll be fundraising for an official SERIES CHARITY PARTNER 

100km-  £50 registration fee + £575 in fundraising

75km - £45 registration fee + £475 in fundraising

50km- £40 registration fee + £375 in fundraising

25km- £30 registration fee + £275 in fundraising

10 Mile - £20 registration fee + £100 in fundraising

Mixed Funding - pay a higher contribution to the cost of your place and fundraise less.

100km- £110 registration fee + £330 in fundraising

75km - £90 registration fee + £270 in fundraising

50km- £75 registration fee + £225 in fundraising

25km- £50 registration fee + £150 in fundraising

10 Mile- £22.50 registration fee + £70 in fundraising

Don't worry, we're on hand to help you reach your goal, with lots of fundraising materials at the ready! Please get in touch for a chat if you have any questions, we're always happy to hear from you. 

FAQs

For further information about the challenge, its inclusions, the route and FAQs, please visit the official organiser's website or email info@ultrachallenge.com.

If you have any fundraising questions, you can get in touch with a member of the Events team by getting in touch on the contacts below, and we will be delighted to help.