Day four
Through the Elan Valley
69km (43 miles) | 2300m (7,546ft)
Mid Wales continues into the Elan Valley and westernmost Powys.
Hatchling course?
Start to support point (Elan Village) – 33km | 1250m
OR
Support point (Elan Village) to the finish – 36km | 1050m
Remote and rarely visited hills and forests are the hallmark of this day, as are the famous grass tussocks of the Elan Valley hills. The route goes to one of the highest summits in Mid Wales - Drygarn Fawr - on the remote moorland plateau of the Cambrian Mountains. Keep each other in good company on this day, as you are unlikely to see anyone else!
Tip
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Cut-off times
- Support point (Elan Village - CP 6) cut-off time is 14:30
- Water point (CP 10) cut-off time is 18:45
Guidance times
(These are best viewed on the race map issued at registration but included here for your convenience)
START 06:00 / CP 1 08:30 / CP 2 09:45 / CP 3 10:15 / CP 4 11:45 / CP 5 12:20 / CP 6 13:30 / CP 7 13:50 / CP 8 16:30 / CP 9 17:15 / CP 10 18:45 / CP 11 20:15 / FINISH 22:00
Following the route
Please see our guidance on following the route for information about mandatory/recommended sections, how to best access the digital version of the route (including information about GPX files), and what to expect from the event map issued at registration
IMPORTANT: exploring the route pre-event
Please see our guidance on exploring the race route pre-event for information. Note that some sections of the route are private – we arrange special access for the event, and you jeopardise the future of the event if you access these sections at other times. Full information is available in the guidance article.
Get a step ahead with the official event map
Aspirant participants are invited to purchase a copy of last year's event map. An ideal companion for those who prefer a tangible map to spread out on the coffee table to pour over during the build up to the event. Glean extra information about the route (subject to small changes) and familiarise yourself with the layout and style of this bespoke map ahead of being issued yours at registration.
Day four terrain type
Get a full flavour of day four from our race footage
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