GWU100
The GWU 100 is a 100km point to point journey with 2500m height gain. You will start in Builth Wells at 5pm and will have 24 hours to get to Cardiff Bay.
You will journey along the Wye Valley Walk, traverse the Black Mountains (at night) via the Waun Fach Ridge, cross the badlands of Coity Mountain, and on to Cardiff Bay.
You will journey along the Wye Valley Walk, traverse the Black Mountains (at night) via the Waun Fach Ridge, cross the badlands of Coity Mountain, and on to Cardiff Bay.
28-29 MAY 2022
Timings in Builth Wells
Driving? Leave your car at the finish and travel by private coach to Builth Wells. Leaving Cardiff at 12 noon on Sat 18 Sep.
- 14:00 to 16:00 - Registration & Kit Check
- 16:30 - Race Brief
- 17:00 - Race Start
Driving? Leave your car at the finish and travel by private coach to Builth Wells. Leaving Cardiff at 12 noon on Sat 18 Sep.
THE ROUTE
~~ route to go here ~~
Check Points
- CP1 Talgarth - 22km
- CP2 Crickhowell - 44km
- CP3 Newbridge - 70km
- CP3 Sirhowy River - 80km
GPS Tracking
Every competitor is given a GPS tracker so we can see where you are at all times during the race and your family and friends can watch your progress online.
Every competitor is given a GPS tracker so we can see where you are at all times during the race and your family and friends can watch your progress online.
CUT OFFS
Each Check Point will have an associated opening & closing time (cut-off). The Racer Info document has details of cut-offs on page 4. These can be used as a rough guide, but are subject to some slight changes. Updates will be communicated with participants.
PRE-REQUISITES
You will need to be a competent navigator, and experienced at off-road running. We recommend that you have minimum experience of completing a 50 km ultra prior to standing on the start line of The GWU 100.
We have given a generous cut off time of 24 hours for the GWU100, but it's worth noting that you will be crossing the Black Mountains at night.
Participants must accept our participant declaration at registration.
If you are unsure please get in touch and we will happily advise.
Fully-stocked checkpoints will be there when you need them most. Additional support from friends/family is allowed - we will be providing recommended locations for where support vehicles can meet you en route.
We have given a generous cut off time of 24 hours for the GWU100, but it's worth noting that you will be crossing the Black Mountains at night.
Participants must accept our participant declaration at registration.
If you are unsure please get in touch and we will happily advise.
Fully-stocked checkpoints will be there when you need them most. Additional support from friends/family is allowed - we will be providing recommended locations for where support vehicles can meet you en route.
RECCE DAYS
Dave & Mike will be holding guided recce days from April 2021, further details to follow.
