Cardiff to London
Challenge description
Cardiff to London is a 200 mile ultramarathon starting outside the Millenium Centre at Cardiff Bay and ending with a photo finish at Big Ben in London. This is a 50/50 road and trail race that must be completed in 62 hours.
Runners follow the Welsh Coastal path to the Old Severn bridge at Chepstow to cross over to England heading towards Malmesbury and Swindon. After joining the Ridgeway trail to Goring on Thames, runners follow the Thames path all the way to Westminster.
Date
Friday 9th May 2025
Price
£220
Enter Cardiff to London
Runners must have extreme ultra-running experience with a 100 mile finish being the minimum pre-requisite. Please only apply and make payment if you meet the required pre-requisite (entries can be rejected and refunded at the RD's discretion).
£220
No refunds, transfers, or deferrals.
Limit around 30.
Contact us
Get in touch with us to find out more about Cardiff to London: cockbainevents@outlook.com, or follow our Facebook group!
Rules
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No sticks.
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No support.
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No pacers.
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No headphones.
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High Viz worn at all times.
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Runners will be given a GPX of the route.
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Water and snack CPs will be approximately every 25 miles, with two bag drops at around 50 and 115. The bag drop locations will likely be indoors.
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There will be strict internal cut offs (~34 hours at 115 TBA).
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You must have your DNF strategy (a means to get home). We may not be able to transport you anywhere.