Gower Peninsula Ultra Challenge 2025

Experience Wales’ golden beaches, rugged cliffs, and rolling moors.

Event Date – Saturday 19th & Sunday 20th July 2025

Days – 1 or 2 Days, see challenge options

Start/Finish – See challenge options

Distance – 10km I 25km I Marathon I 50km I 75km I 100km

Entry Fee – Select your option

Fundraising – Select your option

Gower Peninsula Ultra Challenge

Taking part in the Gower Peninsula Ultra Challenge offers not only a physical test but also an incredible journey through some of Wales’ most breathtaking landscapes.

Penrice Castle Basecamp
All challenge routes start and finish at the historic Penrice Castle grounds. This 18th-century estate provides a picturesque setting with its classic architecture and rich surroundings, setting the tone for the adventure ahead.

Oxwich Bay and Nature Reserve
Many routes lead you to Oxwich Bay, well known for its expansive sandy shores and clear waters. Next to the bay lies the Oxwich National Nature Reserve, a diverse habitat featuring dunes, salt marshes, and woodlands, offering a serene backdrop as you progress.

Rhossili Bay
Seen as one of the UK’s most stunning beaches, Rhossili Bay boasts a vast expanse of golden sands stretching over three miles. The iconic Worm’s Head promontory, resembling a serpent, adds to the dramatic coastal scenery. The elevated vantage points provide panoramic views of the bay and the Atlantic beyond.

Gower Way and Cefn Bryn
Some routes incorporate sections of the Gower Way, guiding you over Cefn Bryn, a prominent sandstone ridge known as the “backbone of Gower.” At 188 meters, it offers sweeping views of the peninsula, including moorlands, woodlands, and distant seascapes. The area is also rich in archaeological sites, including the famous Arthur’s Stone, a Neolithic burial chamber.

Three Cliffs Bay
Recognised by its distinctive triple limestone cliffs, this bay presents a unique and picturesque landscape. The meandering Pennard Pill stream flows into the sea here, and the nearby ruins of Pennard Castle add a historical dimension to the natural beauty.

Landimore Marsh
Certain routes cross the peaceful Landimore Marsh, a saltmarsh area that provides a contrast to the coastal scenes with its serene wetlands and diverse birdlife.

Each part of the Gower Peninsula Ultra Challenge is planned to showcase the area’s diverse landscapes, from dramatic coastlines and pristine beaches to rolling hills and historic sites. You will be treated to a visual feast that encapsulates the natural splendor and cultural heritage of this remarkable area.

Join the ultimate endurance test in Wales’ coastal paradise!
We’ve got 3 Gower Peninsula Ultra Challenge options available

Option 2: Full Sponsorship For Charity – pay a small registration fee and fundraise for Get Kids Going! (who pays for your place)

Full Challenge (100km) – £50 registration fee and at least £575 fundraising pledge
Three Quarter Challenge (75km) – £45 registration fee and at least £475 fundraising pledge
Half Challenge (50km) – £40 registration fee and at least £375 fundraising pledge
Quarter Challenge (25km) – £30 registration fee and at least £275 fundraising pledge
10K Challenge (10km) – £20 registration fee and at least £100 fundraising pledge

Option 3: Mixed Funding For Charity – pay for half your place cost and fundraise less for Get Kids Going! (who pays half of your place cost)

Full Challenge (100km) – £110 registration fee and at least £330 fundraising pledge
Three Quarter Challenge (75km) – £90 registration fee and at least £270 fundraising pledge
Half Challenge (50km) – £75 registration fee and at least £225 fundraising pledge
Quarter Challenge (25km) – £50 registration fee and at least £150 fundraising pledge
10K Challenge (10km) – £22.50 registration fee and at least £70 fundraising pledge

Option 4: Own Place Charity Fundraising – pay for your place and fundraise whatever you can for Get Kids Going! (with small admin fee to charity)

Full Challenge (100km) – £199 registration fee paid online and fundraise whatever you can
Three Quarter Challenge (75km) – £169 registration fee paid online and fundraise whatever you can
Half Challenge (50km) – £139 registration fee paid online and fundraise whatever you can
Quarter Challenge (25km) – £89 registration fee paid online and fundraise what you can
10K Challenge (10km) – £39 registration fee paid online and fundraise whatever you can

For full details and to sign up to this challenge click below

Why you should join the Get Kids Going! Team
You’ll get full support and hospitality all the way, leaving you to focus on your challenge.

You can join as an individual or a team

Choose from Full, Three Quarter, Half, Marathon, Quarter and 10K challenge options

2 day 100km ‘daylight’ option

Camping options available

Training guides and support plans

Organised rest stops on route

Fully signed route

Main meals, snacks and drinks included

Full medical support

Pace walkers

Shuttle buses and transfers

Ultra Challenge mobile app

Information Team Webinar

Facebook Team Forum

Video Briefings

Travel Planning

Finishers medal, Ultra Challenge Tee shirt and a glass of bubbly when you finish!

You’ll also receive…

Get Kids Going! Fundraising Pack

Get Kids Going! Technical Shirt

Event Accessibility

Visually impaired participants are welcome and usually take part with someone supporting them on route. There may be a discounted charge for this to cover event costs such as food etc. Event sites are generally in playing fields or outdoor areas on flat land. For spectators, there is limited wheelchair access, and this can vary on the day depending on ground conditions.

For more details, please speak to the Ultra Challenge Team who will be happy to discuss course suitability for your accessibility requirements.

Ready to join?

By joining our team you’ll be helping children and young people with disability, get into sport.

Get Kids Going!

Get Kids Going! is a national charity which gives disabled children and young people, up to the age of 26 years, the wonderful opportunity of participating in sport. We provide them with specially built sports wheelchairs so they can do: athletics, marathons, tennis, skiing, rugby, sailing, basketball, snowboarding and many other sports.

Get Kids Going! inspires young people to compete in sporting events, from start to paralympic level, by also giving them annual sports grants to help with their; training, travel, competition fees and the development of sports’ equipment. With your help many of these amazing youngsters can become world record holders and paralympic champions!

For full information on this challenge, please visit the Gower Peninsula Ultra Challenge web page. You can also find FAQs here.

When signing up you agree to the Terms and Conditions of Action Challenge Ltd. (Ultra Challenge events) and Get Kids Going!