Ultra X 110 Wales

The course takes participants from the northern Cambrian mountains to
southern Snowdonia, over the famous Cadair Idris, Rhinogydd and Aran
Fawddwy ranges and along the coastal paths and beaches overlooking
Cardigan Bay, covering a total distance of 250km (155 miles).

INCLUDED:
1. Race entry
2. Accommodation during the race (19-20 August)
3. Fully marked course
4. Medical staff on course and at all campsites
5. Osteopathy staff on course and at all campsites
6. Drinking water at checkpoints on course and hot water for preparing food at all campsites
7. Ground assistance and full safety support
8. Digital copies of all images from event photographer
9. ITRA/UTMB points
10. Finisher’s medal

NOT INCLUDED:
1. Travel to Snowdonia National Park
2. Personal food, kit and equipment (see kit list below)
3. Comprehensive insurance (to cover cancellations, loss of items, injury etc)
4. Training costs
5. Spending money
6. Transport home for runners who are disqualified or withdraw early

For comprehensive details about the race

Friday 18th August
Competitors camp at Race HQ and must bring their own tents and camping equipment (unless hiring from Ultra X). Those travelling by vehicle can arrive at Race HQ anytime from 16:00 onwards. Bwlchgwyn Farm is a 15 minute walk from Fairbourne Station and so all participants are advised to get the train or bus.

Saturday 19th August
The first stage starts at 07:00 from Race HQ. Race holdalls will remain stored at Race HQ.

Sunday 20th August
The second stage starts from Race HQ at 07:00. Race holdalls will remain stored at Race HQ and will be available at the finish line, where there will be a prize-giving and an awards ceremony with food and drinks available to purchase.

One of the most important aspects of preparing for any Ultra X race is calculating personal nutrition and hydration requirements. Participants want to bring enough to be fully fueled but not so much that they are carrying unnecessary weight. Participants will also want to bring electrolyte solutions. Drinking water alone will not be sufficient to stay properly hydrated during a multi-stage ultra marathon event.

It is useful to contact runners who have experience in multi-day racing, as they will have expertise in this area. Participants will be invited to join the Ultra X Competitors Facebook Group upon registering for the race, where they can contact members of our friendly and experienced community. Competitors will need to be self-sufficient (supply their own food) for the duration of the event. Aid stations will be well stocked with fluids and a variety of foods but should not be relied upon.

We highly recommend bringing dehydrated or freeze-dried food that can be easily rehydrated with hot water, which is supplied at the campsite in the morning and evening. We recommend Base Camp Food as a good website from which to source a variety of different camping meals. For a 5% discount on any food products use the following link and enter the discount code UltraX5 at checkout. Participants are required by race rules to bring a minimum of 2,000 calories per day for each day of the race. Participants must also carry 800 calories of emergency fuel each day, which must only be consumed in an emergency situation


IV’S
If it is deemed necessary by the race doctors for a participant to have an IV, a time penalty of 1.5 hours will be given on each occasion. If a participant contests the IV and the doctor deems them to be at risk, they may have to be pulled from the race.
To avoid this situation, we advise the regular consumption of electrolytes and to avoid drinking excessive amounts of pure water when out on the course.

FOOD & COOKING
For food, the organisers will provide hot water with which participants can rehydrate their dehydrated meals. Hot water will be available at camp after the finish on Saturday and two hours before the scheduled start on Sunday.

DROP OUTS
This is an extreme event and voluntary or imposed withdrawal does happen. This is taken seriously and handled with great respect by the race organisation.
Participants may withdraw from the event at any time. We request that any competitor who wishes to stop their race informs the organisation and hands in their bib number to a race marshal.
Should a participant retire or be withdrawn from the event, all additional costs incurred (accommodation, transfers, food, etc) must be covered by the participant.
Withdrawal or being withdrawn from the race will not automatically allow the participant to become part of the crew. The participant will only be allowed to join crew members at checkpoints with permission from the Race Director.
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CUT-OFFS
Exact cut-offs will be communicated to competitors before each stage of the race. Participants must have departed the checkpoint before the cut-off time, or they will not be allowed to continue.
However, we want everyone to finish the race whilst enjoying the scenery. We therefore have generous time allowances of 2.5 hours for every 10km.

The living accommodation consists of shared tents. Participants must provide their own camping equipment, including tents, roll mats and sleeping bags (individual tents can be hired online when registering). Although competitors must carry essential safety equipment (such as water bottles, daily nutrition, etc) in their running packs, their race holdall (containing sleeping equipment, clothing, meals etc) can be left in tents at Race HQ (the same location as the start line, campsite and finish line).

We understand that competitors may wish to travel to Wales with family or friends. Should they wish to enjoy the country while you race, we highly recommend visiting the following sights. Alternatively, you can visit them together after the event.

If one of your party would like to volunteer at the race while you take part, they can complete the Volunteer Application Form and we will do our best to accommodate them.