Choose a charity sponsorship place and get 50% off your registration fee - just select Alzheimer's Society as your charity on signup!

The Challenge

A challenge event you can take on at your pace. The Brand New Gower Peninsula Challenge invites you to walk, jog or run a
distance of your choice, along a signed route, with free food and drink at regular rest stops, plus support including medics,
marshals and massage. Get the ‘Ultra Challenge’ support & hospitality all the way – helping you to push yourself further and
achieve something really special for the Alzheimer's Society.

This is a new Ultra Challenge for 2025, set in the stunning Gower Peninsula – the UK’s first Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and famous for its golden beaches, limestone cliffs, wild moors, ridges, and woodlands. Our basecamp is in the grounds of the historic Penrice Castle, with weekend camping options – and the 100km challenge is a figure of 8 route made up of west & east loops which take in the best of the Peninsula, its history, and its varied and unique landscape. It will test spirit & determination but is totally achievable with good preparation and the Ultra Challenge support!

With 50km, marathon, 25km, and 10K challenge option as well, and a bar & entertainment at basecamp – this event will be the highlight the season! You may have to dig deep at times, you’ll meet new friends along the way, and the journey will be unforgettable! As you cross the finish line, you’ll get a big welcome from the cheer squad, a glass of fizz, t-shirt, and a special medal to celebrate your achievement.

 You get a 50% discount on the ‘Full Sponsorship’ registration fee when signing up to support us.

The Route

• 100km loop heads down to Oxwich Bay and joining the stunning the Wales Coast Path, joins the elevated Gower Way,  past Mumbles Head, inland up to Gowerton and back to Penrice Castle
• 50km loops down to Oxwich Bay & its nature reserve, joining the Wales Coast Path and along to Rhossili, across to Landimore Marsh, and joining the elevated Gower Way
• 25km loop heads down to Oxwich Bay & its nature reserve, joining the Wales Coast Path. The route then heads north and inland, joining the elevated Gower Way
• 10km loops through Oxwich Bay and then back to the basecamp finish line at Penrice Castle

Fundraising

You only need to raise half of the fundraising target 3 weeks ahead of the London Summer Walk to confirm your place - you can then top up the rest during, and after, the challenge!

Charity sponsorship - pay a small registration fee and do lots of fundraising! 
Remember you only need to raise half of the fundraising target to confirm your place. The Reg Fees below are 50% OFF standard fees – as you’ll be fundraising for an official SERIES CHARITY PARTNER

100km-  £50 registration fee + £575 in fundraising

50km- £40 registration fee + £375 in fundraising

25km- £30 registration fee + £275 in fundraising

10km- £20 registration fee + £100 in fundraising

Mixed Funding - pay a higher contribution to the cost of your place and fundraise less

100km- £110 registration fee + £330 in fundraising

50km- £75 registration fee + £225 in fundraising

25km- £50 registration fee + £150 in fundraising

10km- £22.50 registration fee + £70 in fundraising

Don't worry, we're on hand to help you reach your goal, with lots of fundraising materials at the ready! Please get in touch for a chat if you have any questions, we're always happy to hear from you. 

FAQs

For further information about the challenge, its inclusions, the route and FAQs, please visit the official organiser's website or email info@ultrachallenge.com.

If you have any fundraising questions, you can get in touch with a member of the Events team by getting in touch on the contacts below, and we will be delighted to help.