Gower Peninsula Ultra Challenge 2025
Starting at the historic base camp of Penrice Castle, you'll walk, jog or run through the unique landscape of the Gower Peninsula with golden beaches, limestone cliffs, wild moors, ridges and woodlands.
About the event
This is a new Ultra Challenge for 2025, set in the stunning Gower Peninsula, the UK’s first Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and famous for its:
- golden beaches
- limestone cliffs
- wild moors
- ridges
- and woodlands.
Our basecamp is in the grounds of the historic Penrice Castle, with weekend camping options. The 100km challenge is a figure of 8 route made up of west and east loops taking in the best of the Peninsula, its history, and its varied and unique landscape.
As Macmillan are an official partner you get a 50% discount on the ‘Charity Sponsorship’ registration fee when signing up to support us. Head to the Macmillan Ultra Challenge page to find out full details of prices and to sign up.
How to enter the Gower Peninsula Ultra Challenge
All distance options have Charity, Mixed Funding or Self Fund options.
Charity fundraising
Mixed fundraising
Self funded place
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Why should I join?
You’ll get full support and hospitality on the way, leaving you to focus on your challenge:
• Join as an individual or team
• Multiple distance options
• Camping packages available
• Take on the challenge at your own pace
• Fully supported and signed route event
• Food and drink provided
• Medical and welfare tents along the course
• Access to an exclusive Ultra Challenge event app
• Finisher’s medal, t-shirt, and glass of fizz - plus other goodies available!
But most importantly...
We'll provide you with a reason to keep going because you'll know that you're helping improve the lives of people living with cancer.
Donations make up 98% of our annual income so we simply couldn't do what we do without you.
More about this event
For full information on this challenge, please visit the Macmillan Cancer Support Ultra page. You can also find the FAQs here or contact the Action Challenge event organisers directly.
Please make sure you have read our Terms and Conditions before signing up.
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By joining us you'll know that you're helping improve the lives of people living with cancer in the UK today.
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