Ultra Running Hub Abergavenny, United Kingdom · Saturday, July 4, 2026
The Pigum - Porth i Gymru Ultra Marathon
What the course asks
DUV results for the 2025 edition (30mi) — finishers only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.
Typical conditions, July
Regional 2001-2020 average for July — NASA POWER, grid elevation 256 m. Not a forecast.
The Aid Station
Course-specific beta from the community
This is a vertical course. Poles are highly recommended for the sustained climbs.
With trail terrain, choose a shoe with moderate cushioning for optimal performance.
Gear for this race
Chosen for 48 km of trail with 5,440 m of ascent.
- Trail Running Shoes113 m of climb per kilometre — grip and rock protection before cushioning.
- Race Nutrition48 km of self-supported fuelling between aid stations.
- Hydration VestsPole attachment and chest-strap stability on steep ground.
- Trekking Poles5,440 m of ascent to walk up.
- GPS WatchesBattery life first — a 48 km day outlasts most full-GPS modes.
Course Notes
Join us for a heart pounding 30 mile ultra marathon around the mountain peaks and trails of Abergavenny, with 5,000 feet of elevation this little beauty will live long in the memory and in the legs.
Similar races
Other 50K trail ultras, closest in distance first.