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Address:

Penrice Castle
Reynoldston
Swansea
SA3 1LN
United Kingdom

Date:

Set in the stunning Gower Peninsula -famous for its golden beaches, limestone cliffs, wild moors, ridges, and woodlands – take on a challenge at your pace as a walk, jog, or run for charity!

There are weekend camping options and you can choose from a variety of distances, 100km, 50km, Marathon, 25km and 10K. If you choose to do the full 100km challenge, this is a figure of 8 route made up of west and east loops which take in the best of the Peninsula, and its varied, unique landscape. 

Sign up as an individual or as a team.  

Cost:

10km: £20 registration fee + £100 fundraising pledge
 
25km: £30 registration fee + £275 fundraising pledge
 
Marathon: £45 registration fee + £375 fundraising pledge
 
50km: £40 registration fee + £375 fundraising pledge
 
100km: £50 registration fee + £575 fundraising pledge
 
Mixed funding and self funding places are also available

How to register on the Ultra Challenge website

  1. Choose your distance.
  2. Choose from the fundraising, part payment or self-funded options.
  3. Complete the registration form, making sure to select Christian Aid as your chosen charity from the dropdown list (you’ll find us under ‘Overseas Aid’, or you can use the search function).
  4. That’s it! Ultra Challenge will let us know that you’ve registered, and we’ll be in touch to welcome you to the team.
Register now for 2026

Secure your spot for the Gower Penninsula Ultra Challenge

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Credit: All promotional imagery belongs to Ultra Challenge Ltd’
Gower Peninsula View/Coastline

How we'll support you

Pre – event

  • Fundraising advice, resources and support from our dedicated events team.
  • A Christian Aid branded running vest. 

Post  event

  • Full support from the Ultra Challenge team, including well-equipped rest stops, medical teams on standby, and plenty of food and drink along the way.
  • Optional camping and transfers on some routes.
  • Finishers’ medal and celebration. 
Contact us

If you have any questions about taking on an Ultra Challenge for Christian Aid, or would like to chat about joining our team, get in touch with us – we'd love to hear from you!

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