SW100 (Ultra Tour De Cymru) & SW50
- Date Fri 21st June 2019
- Location Cardiff, South Wales
Event summary
Get ready for an unforgettable adventure at the SW100 and SW50 events taking place on June 21, 2019, in the vibrant city of Cardiff! This exhilarating ultra-trail footrace offers two thrilling distances for participants: the challenging SW100, a 100-mile race that traverses the stunning South Wales Valleys and the majestic Brecon Beacons, and the SW50, a 50-mile journey that starts in Brecon and showcases the breathtaking beauty of this remarkable region.
The SW100 is not for the faint of heart, featuring approximately 6000m of ascent over 90% trail, making it a true test of endurance for seasoned ultra-trail runners. Participants will experience an awe-inspiring route that includes ancient castles, soaring mountain summits, and picturesque waterfalls amidst rolling green hills. Meanwhile, the SW50 offers an equally captivating challenge, including a climb to Pen y Fan, the highest peak in South Britain, before joining the SW100 route back to Cardiff. Don’t miss this chance to immerse yourself in the natural beauty of South Wales while pushing your limits in an extraordinary race!
The SW100 is not for the faint of heart, featuring approximately 6000m of ascent over 90% trail, making it a true test of endurance for seasoned ultra-trail runners. Participants will experience an awe-inspiring route that includes ancient castles, soaring mountain summits, and picturesque waterfalls amidst rolling green hills. Meanwhile, the SW50 offers an equally captivating challenge, including a climb to Pen y Fan, the highest peak in South Britain, before joining the SW100 route back to Cardiff. Don’t miss this chance to immerse yourself in the natural beauty of South Wales while pushing your limits in an extraordinary race!
Organiser's Description
The SW100 is a 100 mile ultra-trail footrace starting and finishing in Cardiff, crossing the South Wales Valleys and the Brecon Beacons! It is a demanding test of endurance over varied and challenging terrain, suitable for the committed and competent ultra-trail runner. The route has approximately 6000m of ascent and is over 90% on trails. It truly is a tour of some of the most amazing sites across South Wales, including ancient castles, mountain summits, breathtaking waterfalls and rolling green valleys and hillsides.
The SW50 - The Brecon to Cardiff Extreme - follows the second half of the SW100 route. Starting in the centre of Brecon, you will run to the top of Pen y Fan, the highest peak in South Britain, where you will join the SW100 mile route to cross the Brecon Beacons and journey back to Cardiff. It has approximately 3000m of ascent. 21-23 June.
The SW50 - The Brecon to Cardiff Extreme - follows the second half of the SW100 route. Starting in the centre of Brecon, you will run to the top of Pen y Fan, the highest peak in South Britain, where you will join the SW100 mile route to cross the Brecon Beacons and journey back to Cardiff. It has approximately 3000m of ascent. 21-23 June.
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