Ultra Running Hub Merthyr Tydfil, United Kingdom · Sunday, April 19, 2026
Stage Race Stage race
MTC Draig Goch
Race completed
56 km Distance
not publishedn/a Climbing
2.8 est Grit · Entry level
Calculated from 56 km alone — the organiser has not published an elevation profile. Read 2.8 as a floor, not a verdict.
Typical conditions, April
Daytime high 12°C
Night low 5°C
Rainfall Mostly dry
Daylight 14 h 04 m of light
Regional 2001-2020 average for April — NASA POWER, grid elevation 96 m. Not a forecast.
The Aid Station
Course-specific beta from the community
With trail terrain, choose a shoe with moderate cushioning for optimal performance.
Gear for this race
Chosen for 56 km of trail.
- Trail Running Shoes56 km of trail — cushioning that is still there in the last quarter.
- Race Nutrition56 km of self-supported fuelling between aid stations.
- Hydration VestsFlask capacity for 56 km, without the bounce.
- GPS WatchesBattery life first — a 56 km day outlasts most full-GPS modes.
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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