Sea 2 Summit - Offa's Dyke Half/Full/Ultra 2023

Sun 10th December 2023

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Sea 2 Summit - Offa's Dyke Half/Full/Ultra 2023

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  • Date Sun 10th December 2023
  • Location Prestatyn Nova Centre
  • Races 6 races

Event summary

Join Out-Fit Events for the exhilarating Sea 2 Summit - Offa's Dyke Half/Full/Ultra 2023 on Sunday 10th December 2023 in Prestatyn, Denbighshire. This event offers Half Marathon, Marathon, and Ultra Marathon distances along the Offas Dyke footpath, with the Ultra finishing at the summit of Cyrn y Brain above the Horseshoe Pass, covering a challenging 32 miles. Starting at Prestatyn seafront, participants will follow the National Trail waymarkers through stunning scenery and terrain, with checkpoint locations along the route. Coach travel will be available, and all finishers will receive a medal. Don't miss this opportunity to experience a truly beautiful section of the national trail in the Clwydian Hills!

Organiser's Description

The only way is up with these Half Marathon/Marathon/Ultra distance races along the Offas Dyke footpath!

The new addition - the 'Ultra' finishes at the summit of Cyrn y Brain above the Horseshoe Pass, and is a distance of 32 Miles in length.

Half Marathon Route Info & Gpx

Full Marathon Route Info & Gpx

Ultra Marathon Route Info & Gpx

Starting at Prestatyn seafront, the National Trail waymarkers are followed up into the hills on the edge of the town and continue in a Southerly direction, with the scenery and terrain becoming more and more beautiful, and challenging as you go! The registration process will require you to choose between 1 of 2 start times for each distance - with those taking more time going off an hour before those who will complete more quickly.

Checkpoint locations:

CP1 Mynydd y Cwm SJ0805976749, Closure/Cut off 11.30am

CP2 Grove Hall, Bodfari SJ1034069887, Closure/Cut off at 1pm

CP3 Clwyd Gate SJ1641958176 Closure/Cut off at 3.30pm

CP4 Llandegla SJ1959452400 Closure/Cut off at 4.15pm

Finish locations: From each Summit, there is a 25-35 minute walk down to your recommended pick up points. 

HM - Moel y Parc SJ1167769944

FM - Moel Gyw SJ1714257537

UM - Cyrn y Brain SJ2088248975

Coach Travel. This will be available on a first come, first served basis. Tickets shall be released on towards the end of February. A face covering is mandatory. All competitors are advised, regardless of whether they have booked coach travel or not, to have a support driver on hand, in the event of you having to drop out early through injury or any other reason and you have somebody to pick you up. The coach shall leave the finish car park (approx. 1-2km from the summit finish), at the following times:

Half Marathon - Bodfari 1.45pm

Full Marathon - Clwyd Gate 4.30pm

Ultra Marathon - Horseshoe Pass 5.30pm

Electronically timed, a finisher medal and more than anything else, a truly beautiful section of national trail - all makes for a great few hours out in the Clwydian Hills!

PLEASE NOTE THAT AS THE ROUTE FOLLOWS THE WELL MARKED NATIONAL TRAIL, THERE ARE NO INDEPENDANT ROUTE MARKINGS, UNTIL YOU LEAVE THE OFFAS DYKE FOOTPATH, TO THE FINAL CLIMB TO THE SUMMIT.

Due to the terrain and potential for bad weather at this time of year, all participants will have to carry a minimum kit requirement. 

This shall be:

- Full body waterproof cover

- Hat & Gloves

- Spare Thermal Top

- Foil Blanket

- Route Map (provided)

- Compass

- Whistle

- Fully charged mobile phone

- Minimum 500ml of Water to start 

Course Records

Half Marathon

Male: Francis Edwards 2:19:27 (2019)     Female: Sophie Hunt 2:35:47 (2021)

Full Marathon

Male: Waren Renkel 4:12:37 (2019)     Female: Hayley Evans 4:54:59

Ultra Marathon

Female: Chrissie Wellington 5:49:54 (2021) Male: Lee Mahon 6:09:47 (2021)

Races

  • OutFit Members Ultra Marathon

    Sun 10th December 2023

    Free

    CLOSED
  • OutFit Members Full Marathon

    Sun 10th December 2023

    Free

    CLOSED
  • Ultra Marathon

    Sun 10th December 2023

    £47.97

    CLOSED
  • Full Marathon

    Sun 10th December 2023

    £37.36

    CLOSED
  • Half Marathon *Plus a Bit!

    Sun 10th December 2023

    £26.74

    CLOSED
  • OutFit Members Half Marathon

    Sun 10th December 2023

    Free

    CLOSED

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Location

7ET, Bastion Rd, Prestatyn LL19 7LS, UK

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