MTC Afanc

Race completed

64 km Distance

not publishedn/a Climbing

3.2 est Grit · Challenging

Calculated from 64 km alone — the organiser has not published an elevation profile. Read 3.2 as a floor, not a verdict.

52.0450° N, 3.2032° W© OpenFreeMap © OpenMapTiles Data from OpenStreetMap

Typical conditions, April

Daytime high 12°C

Night low 3°C

Rainfall Mostly dry

Daylight 14 h 02 m of light

Regional 2001-2020 average for April — NASA POWER, grid elevation 256 m. Not a forecast.

The Aid Station

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👟 gear

With trail terrain, choose a shoe with moderate cushioning for optimal performance.

By UltraHub Expert

Gear for this race

Chosen for 64 km of trail.

Trail Running Shoes64 km of trail — cushioning that is still there in the last quarter.
Race Nutrition64 km of self-supported fuelling between aid stations.
Hydration VestsFlask capacity for 64 km, without the bounce.
GPS WatchesBattery life first — a 64 km day outlasts most full-GPS modes.

Adidas

Catamount 3

RunRepeat found the Brooks Catamount 3 to have a cozier upper that enhances the overall fit, though breathability and durability could be better. iRunFar noted…

★★★★★ 4.5

Spring Energy

Awesome Sauce

Real food gel with 180 calories. Rice-based with natural flavors.

$4 ★★★★★ 4.6

Nathan

VaporKrar 12L

12L race vest co-designed with ultra champion Rob Krar, with insulated bladder pocket.

$170 ★★★★★ 4.6

Garmin

Enduro 3

Ultra-endurance GPS watch with solar charging and 300+ hour battery in GPS mode.

$900 ★★★★★ 4.8

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Course Notes

Take on this six day challenge from Holyhead on the isle Anglesey, utilising the Cycle Path Route 8. Stopping at Caerfnarfon, Barmouth, Llanidloes, Glasbury, Merthyr Tydfil, then through Cardiff to Barry Island.

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