Entry Fee

£85 for the Gower Ultra 50  

What your entry fee includes

• Entry into an established and professionally run event 
• Well stocked checkpoints - 8 for the Ultra 50
• Changing facilities, toilets and showers at the event base
• Free race photography
• Event buff
• Finishers medal
• Social afterparty where the bar will be open at the Mumbles Cricket Club!
• Post race soup and a roll
• Physiotherapy and first aid cover
• Electronic timing
• Results available on the day
• Drop bag provided along transportation to and from Llhanrhidian for the Ultra 50. 
• GPS Tracking for all competitors so friends and family (and the event safety team) can monitor your progress around the course

Optional Extras

£10 for Coach to start (Limited places so book when you sign up to guarantee a space!)

£35 Race hoody

£15 Technical race t-shirt

Friday 

1800-2100  Registration for all races at Mumbles Cricket Club.  

Please note GPS trackers will be fitted on Saturday morning at Mumbles Cricket Club.

Saturday 

0600-0630  Registration for Ultra 50 Runners at Mumbles Cricket Club

0600-0630  GPS Tracker fitting in Mumbles Cricket Club 

0640  Race Brief for Gower 50 Runners in Mumbles Cricket Club 

0700  Gower Ultra 50 Start at Mumbles Cricket Club 

2230  All courses close

These items must be with you at all times during the race.  You cannot hand them to supporters or put items in your drop bag.  If you are found without ALL of these items you will be disqualified - there will be a kit check at the finish.  Please do not ruin your race by failing to carry them.  These are inportant safety items.  We take your safety very seriously as should you.

Compulsory Kit for all races are as follows; 

This MUST be carried (or worn) at all times and will be checked at registration before receiving your race number. 

Compulsory Kit

• Rucksack or suitable means to carry kit
• Waterproof jacket (with taped seams)
• Waterproof bottoms (with taped seams)
• Upper body long sleeve base layer or thermal (warm) top 
• Lower body base layer or running leggings
• Head coverage such as warm hat or buff
• Gloves
• Whistle (the one attached to your bag is acceptable)
• Torch and spare batteries (head torch recommended)
• Compass (a watch or phone compass is acceptable)
• Appropriate trail running footwear with adequate grip for slippery off road conditions
• Foil survival blanket or foil bivy bag
• Small first aid kit to include: blister plasters, sterile dressing and bandage or tape.
• Mobile phone
• Emergency map leaflet (provided)
• Water bottle 500ml minimum and/or cup for drinks at checkpoints. Note: if you require hot drinks at CPs the cup must be a solid plastic cup.  
• Appropriate food / energy products for your expected time for the event
• A device with the GPS route on it* (This may be a phone app, gps watch, or handheld gps unit). The device must have sufficient battery life to last the event.

 Advisory Kit/Optional Kit  

• Thermal and or fleece top (in addition to compulsory long sleeve top)
• Electrolyte hydration tablets or similar
• More detailed ordinance survey map with route and checkpoints annotated on (e.g. OS explorer Gower - OL164)
• Money / Bank Card
• Sunglasses
• Sun cream

Notes

*Many runners will already have a gps watch that displays the route. If you don't own a gps watch, the simplest way to have the gps file available to view is to use a phone app. There are several phone apps available, and we recommend the OutDoors GPS app from ordnance survey.

This app gives you a map and gps dot which identifies your location, and you can download the route onto it. It is really useful if you mistakenly miss a sign or come off the route or if you intend on recceing some of the course. 

A short tutorial explaining how to use and download the route onto the outdoor gps app is available here

CP1  Dunvant (7miles) - Cycle Path 4 

Fruit, biscuits, crisps, sweets, water, squash, energy drink

CP2  Llhanrhidian (17miles) - Village Hall

DROP BAGS AVAILABLE HERE- Fruit, biscuits, crisps, sweets, energy bars, sandwiches, water, squash, energy drink, tea/coffee

CP3  Broughton (23 miles) - Caravan Park on WCP

Fruit, biscuits, crisps, sweets, energy bars, water, squash, energy drink

CP4  Rhosslli (27.5 miles) - Car Park by National Trust Building

Fruit, biscuits, crisps, sweets, energy bars, sandwiches, rice pudding, water, squash, energy drink, tea/coffee

CP5  Port Eynon (34 miles) - Village Hall

Fruit, biscuits, crisps, sweets, energy bars, hot dogs, soup, bread role, water, squash, energy drink, tea/coffee

CP6  Oxwich - (38 miles) - Car Park on WCP

Fruit, biscuits, crisps, sweets, energy bars, water, squash, energy drink

CP7  Three Cliffs (42 miles) - Campsite

Fruit, biscuits, crisps, sweets, energy bars, sandwiches, water, squash, energy drink, tea/coffee

CP8  Southgate (45 miles) - Car Park on WCP

Fruit, biscuits, crisps, sweets, energy bars, water, squash, energy drink.

Water will be at each checkpoint.  There will not be plastic cups for water.  If you would like a hot drink (tea/coffee) you must have a solid non-foldable plastic cup.  Hot drinks will not be served in lightweight non-solid cups.

Energy drink is High Five energy source, sandwiches are jam, peanut butter or chocolate spread.  If you want anything else you should bring it with you or buy it from a shop or café on route - please remember that you should be 'self-sufficient' between checkpoints and therefore should also be carrying additional personal energy supplies of your personal choice.

Whilst the route is self-navigation it is very well marked with Wales Coast Path Signs.
Over 90% of the route follows the coast and many people navigate the route completely using these signs.

Where the route leaves the Wales Coast Path and at any particularly tricky sections there will be additional running arrows or flags.  

You should navigate the route using a combination of the GPS, Wales Coast Path signs and map with instructions. 

However, most runners will primarily use the GPS on a watch or phone app.  We aim to facilitate easy navigation of the route and add extra signage / marshals at any potential trouble spots.  Ultimately it is the runners responsibility to follow the advertised route using the gps trace.

If your time for 50 miles is over 12 hours then it also worth getting experience of running / navigating in the dark as you will probably be doing the last 1 or 2 checkpoints in the dark!

Travel

Car - Take the M4 West leaving at Junction 42.  Take Fabian Way / A483 through Swansea following signposts to Mumbles.  Following the Mumbles Road will take you to Mumbles Cricket Club.

Train – The closest train station is Swansea Central.  To get to the Mumbles Cricket Club you will need to get a taxi or take a line 37 bus.  (The Taxi is much quicker).

Accomodation

There are many places to stay in Swansea and the Mumbles.  There a plenty of Air B&Bs that can be found throught he Air B&B website or app.  In addition there are several budget hotels:

Premier Inn

City Centre

The City Gates, Wind St, Swansea SA1 1EE

03333219061

Website

Waterfront

Waterfront development, The Langdon Rd, Swansea SA1 8QY

03333219208

Website

Swansea North

Upper Fforest Way, Llansamlet, Swansea SA6 8WB

03333219062

Website

In addition there are several local campsites:

Three Cliffs - Website

Nicolaston Farm - Website

One of the great things about the route is that there are many stunning locations for your family & friends to see the course and we encourage spectators along the route to give you (and all the other runners) plenty of support.  

However, the Gower is essentially only a small number of narrow roads and parking can be limited.  Below is a list of checkpoint locations and which ones spectators are allowed to and which we ask them to avoid.  Following the checkpoint details we have created a list of the best spectator points.  

Please ask spectators stick to the following guidelines as they provide the least disruption to the local communities, the best parking spaces and provide the best views!  

Please note you may have to pay for parking at some locations and if the weather / surf is good then the car parks and the roads to them can get quite busy.  Please remind all supporters to drive sensibly whilst following you.

Limeslade Bay, Bracelet Bay Car Parks and the Pier

This will be the best place to see the runners at the start of the route.  Anywhere along this section provides excellent support location and car parking.

CP1  Gowerton (8.5miles) - PLEASE NO SPECTATORS 

This is a residential street with no parking, you can see the runners along the mumbles or at Gowerton - both sides have plenty of shops, cafes, and parking.

Penclawdd

There is a car park in Penclawdd (SA4 3YF) where the road bends right and left.  Here you can take in the view over the Lougher Estuary and salt marshes.  The runners will be through this road section quite quickly so make sure you don't miss them...  There are also plenty of shops here so you can stock up as you follow the runners!

CP2  Llhanrhidian (17 miles) - Village Hall - NO SPECTATORS IN THE CHECKPOINT PLEASE

There is lots of space in the village near the church and on the Marsh Road (but please watch out for runners!)

Llandmadoc Village

Park at the Whitford Sands Car Park SA3 1DE before walking into the village.  Please do not park in the village as the streets are extremely narrow and easy to block.

CP3  Broughton (23 miles) - STRICTLY NO SPECTATORS IN THE CHECKPOINT OR CARAVAN PARK PLEASE!  

Please avoid the checkpoint as it is on Private property and there is no access here for supporters. Instead supporters should head to either Llanmaodoc village or Rhossili.

Rhossili Bay / Llangennith

Park at Hill End car park (SA3 1JD - there is a parking fee).  A short walk through the dunes brings you out onto Rhossili Bay with stunning views and a lovely beach to spend some time learning to surf or building sandcastles if you're looking to while away a few hours. 

CP4  Rhossili (27.5 miles)- Casueway Cafe

Park at Rhossili car park (SA3 1PR - there is a parking fee).  Runners will come up directly from the beach so supporters can either watch from the top of the climb or make their way to towards Rhossili Point.  There is ample parking here, cafes and a toilet block so it's a good place to base yourself as all 3 races pass through / start from here.  **Please note**  Runners will follow the coast before the lookout station so any supporters heading to the point should be aware of this!

CP5  Port Eynon (34 miles) - Village Hall

NO SPECTATORS IN THE CHECKPOINT PLEASE

Park at beach car park (SA3 1NN - there is a parking fee).   A sheltered bay with a long sandy beach only a short drive from Rhossili.   The small village can get busy in good weather but has a good ship shop which may influence your decision to visit!

CP6  Oxwich (38 miles) Car Park

Park at beach car park (SA3 1LS - there is a parking fee).  This bay has great views towards Three Cliffs, ample car parking, a couple of snack bars, a nice hotel / restaurant and even a Michelin Star restaurant at the Beach House!   Enough to satisfy the most demanding supporter.  The beach is sandy, wide and gently sloping to clear water.  Great if you're a supporter with young children to entertain and a potential nightmare if you're a runner!

CP7  Three Cliffs (42 miles) Camp Site

NO SPECTATORS IN THE CHECKPOINT PLEASE.   There is limited parking nearby at Parkmill where you can then walk down to three cliffs bay via the coast path.  There is also much better parking facilities at the Oxwich bay and Southgate checkpoints.

CP8  Southgate (45 miles) National Trust car park

This is a large car park that is often windy - so wrap up!  There are local shops and cafes here.  Parking charges apply.

Caswell Bay & Langland Bay

These 2 bays are very close together so supporters should choose one as they won't make to the other before the runners!  Both have ample parking (parking fees apply) and both are popular surfing spots, so if there is a good swell parking may be limited.  Caswell Bay car park is at SA3 3BN and Langland Bay car park is at SA3 4SQ.

Mumbles

The Mumbles is located on the South-East corner of the Gower.  The runners on the 50 will go through here first thing.  However, if you're not following them around the course the Mumbles is a great place to locate yourself for the day.  There is plenty of parking, restaurants, playgrounds, mini golf, castles, beaches to occupy you and no visit to the Mumbles is complete without a visit to Verdis ice cream parlour...

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Cancellations

If competitors withdraw prior to the event, the following costs are incurred: 

5 months before the event, 75% of entry fee will be refunded OR you can transfer the remaining cost (75% of entry fee) off a different event.  

2 months before the event, 50% of entry fee will be refunded OR you can transfer the remaining cost (50% of entry fee) to a different race.

Your deferral or refund will be processed within 30 days of initial e-mail. 

1 month before the event, no refunds or Transfers to another race are available.

Ttransfers

You can transfer your place to another participant until two weeks prior to the race day, but you must contact us first and follow the instructions we provide. Any transfers without our consent will not be honoured. 

General Terms

Please do not enter any event unless you agree to take full responsibility for your own health, fitness and well-being whilst out on the route and agree to our terms and conditions. 

For distance races you must be able to navigate the route and have experience / intend to gain experience of night navigation (if required). 

Competitors must read carefully all of the information provided on the Run Walk Crawl website, including kit lists, route details and safety information. 

Competitors should not take part in the event if they are knowingly under prepared, have an undisclosed medical condition or current medical illness (eg: chest infection) or any other condition which may compromise their safety. 

All details provided by competitors must be accurate at time of entry. Any changes to personal or medical details must be notified to the event organisers by email. before the start of the race. 

If you are unable to attend the race please let the organisers know only via e-mail. Please note Facebook messenger or calling via telephone are not an accepted method of cancelling or deferring entry.  

Your deferral or refund will be processed within 30 days of initial e-mail. 

Competitors must follow the rules and regulations of the event as outlined by the organising team. 

If the organisers are forced to cancel the event for any reason, a new date will be established and all entries will be carried forwards. If no alternative date is available, all entries will be carried forwards to the next year. 

Entrants should always act in a manner which ensures minimal impact upon the environment, event route and local inhabitants.   These include but are not limited to: 

Leaving no litter 

Closing gates 

Acting responsibly around livestock 

Being quiet when travelling through villages at night 

Keeping to marked paths 

Any entrant not acting in this manner, either during or before the event, will be disqualified and their entry fee will not be refunded. 

Officials also reserve the right to withdraw a participant from the event if they deem that it is unsafe for them to continue.

Self-sufficiency

All our events are self-sufficient which means participants complete the course carrying compulsory kit, following the route (details below), and being responsible for themselves and there safety.  This is standard practice in these types of ultra-running, trail running, walking and fell running events.  The organisers will provide additional safety cover, aid stations / checkpoints, to help you complete the challenge.

Participants must be aware of and look out for traffic and road crossings, general members of the public, other path or road users, as well as livestock, dogs and bikes. It is your responsibility to keep yourself safe whilst following the route. You must pay reasonable attention to your safety on the paths, mountains, cliff edges and roads. You must give way to other path users and keep to single file when paths are narrow, busy or when instructed to by marshals.  

Marshals will be on the course at checkpoints, and generally around the start areas. In addition there will be a first aid and safety team monitoring the course. There will not be marshals every couple of hundred meters on the course. Some sections of the courses may be exposed and you could not see another person on it! This is one of the great reasons to do this type of event. However, if you are NOT completely confident with this style of event you should not enter! 

Abuse of marshals is unacceptable.  Any participant guilty of this will be immediately withdrwan from the race.

You should be familiar with the serious disabling consequences of hypothermia, dehydration and heat exhaustion and act appropriately during the race.  You should also take appropriate action to avoid getting into the above situations which increases the risk of the above occurring. 

You must take note of the length and severity of the race and local weather forecast for the day and judge their capabilities accordingly.  If the weather forecast is particularly bad then you should add additional kit (for example warmer clothing) based on your ability. Remember the compulsory kit is just the minimum required! You may need more.

Take reasonable care not to create hazards that may cause harm to other people and support anyone in need of assistance, even if it means abandoning their race.  

By entering the event you are agreeing to take responsibility for your actions and that you are competent to participate in such an event.

Checkpoints and Cut-Offs  

You must report to each checkpoint and ensure your race number is recorded by the marshal.

All checkpoints have a strictly enforced cut-off. The cut-offs have been determined by the organizers to allow you to complete the event in the allotted time. They are there to ensure the safety of all participants and marshals. They are necessary so our resources especially first aiders and safety marshals are able to be in the correct positions for competitors. Any participant that has not departed the Check Point by the cut-off time will be retired from the event. 

Retirements & Repatriation

The support team and organizers will be doing everything we can to get every competitor to the finish line. If participants need to retire at any other location (other than a checkpoint) it is critical that they communicate this to the Race Director urgently as per the emergency instruction printed on the map. 

Unless it is a major emergency you should make yourself comfortable using your safety kit and find shelter. If you are safe and not a major medical emergency then you may have to wait some time before a marshal can pick you up. We would strongly advise competitors to carry sufficient money so that they could get a taxi just in case.

Compulsory Kit 

Having the right kit could be essential for yours or other competitor’s safety during the event. We have also made certain undertakings on behalf of the competitors to landowners and authorities about what safety kit competitors will be carrying. There will be kit checks during the event and at the finish line. There will be random kit checks for many competitors. The leading runners can expect a kit check at the end of the race! Competitors found to be missing mandatory items can expect to be disqualified from the event. If you have any questions about the acceptability of your kit please do not hesitate to contact us.

You agree to carry sufficient kit, e.g. body and leg cover which gives protection from the effects of wind chill and, rain and safety equipment, (including food and drink) throughout the race to be able to provide protection from hypothermia, or dehydration and heat in the worst foreseeable weather conditions during the race, noting that rescue could take a long time.  

Factors including weather and terrain mean that these style of races takes place in a hazardous environment. Competitors must have appropriate experience in the conditions that may be encountered so that they can manage their own safety.  

The Race Organisers have a duty of care to competitors in their race, however competitors must accept that race monitoring arrangements, e.g. marshals and checkpoint recording are primarily designed to ensure ‘fair competition’ and must not be considered a ‘safety net’.  A competitor enters a race on the understanding that they are responsible for their own safety.  The competitor must obey all instructions from the organisers and officials but must equip and conduct themselves as though they were unsupported for the duration of the race.  

Once registered you are ‘in’ the race. If you retire from the race you must text or phone the race number printed on the map, and let the next checkpoint know. This is a check to ensure everyone is safe at the end of the event. If you fail to do this you will be held responsible for us contacting mountain rescue and the police as a missing person and be liable for any charges!

Participants must not drop litter and must deposit litter in bins provided at the checkpoints and finish. Anyone caught dropping litter will instantly be disqualified.