The Dee Way 120

This new Ultra distance event urges you to get to know this river and the great, varied country which accompanies it. The full race follows (almost!) the entire river - 120 miles of trails to negotiate here, whilst the shorter option covers the part of the route between Corwen and Chester.

The Dee Way 120 has a 50 hour time limit, and is a non stop race between Llanwchllyn and Prestatyn, with 8 (all indoor) checkpoints where you may refuel, change, sleep as you wish.

For the full event - a TEAM can be entered, between 2 and 6 members in total, in a relay format, with each changeover taking place at one of the 8 Checkpoints.

The Dee Way 60 has a time limit of 20 hours, and participants start their journey at night, joining the 120 pack at 11pm, as they make their way through Corwen. Access to 4 checkpoints (all indoor) is available to you along this route between Corwen and Chester.

The River Dee is a mighty river, born on the rough slopes of Dduallt, South West of the village of Llanwchllyn in North Wales. It makes a dramatic descent to the valley populated by Llyn Tegid (Bala Lake), then passes through incredibly scenic 'quiet' areas of North Wales - the villages of Llandderfel, Llandrillo and Cynwyd are passed, before Glyndwr country arrives, and the settlements of Corwen and Glyndyfyrdwy mark the start of the breathtaking Vale of Llangollen.

The route stays above the valley here, allowing fantastic views down to the River which gives the event it's name, and beyond. Llangollen, Froncysyllte come and go, as does Chirk bank before crossing the border into Cheshire, and briefly Shropshire, Dee country! Wide and meandering by this point, the Dee passes picturesque Overton and Erbistock and the dash towards the sea begins as Worthenbury, Farndon and Shocklache are passed. Then it's a flat and quaint approach to the Roman City of Chester via Eccleston, and you'll soon be on the Wales coast path right beside the river - leaving the hills from earlier in the route well behind, as the tidal limit is reached and passed, before you pass Flint Castle, Mostyn, the spectacular lighthouse at Talacre and after Gronant dunes - a triumphant finish at Prestatyn - awaiting those that are still in the game!

What you get:

- GPS Tracking & Electronic Timing

- Fully stocked indoor checkpoints (8 for the full 120, 4 for the 60)

- Drop bag transport to CP's

- Event Mementos...Medal, Coaster and Certificate for all

- Event tech tee

- Event Team, Photographers, First Aid and Massage

- Access to pre-event recce's (extra cost)

- Event HQs in Llanwchllyn and Corwen

- Beach Finish on the North Wales coast for the 120

- A beautifully varied, marked route following the River Dee through some magnificent landscapes

COURSE RECORDS: New Race!