Ultra Running Hub Llanidloes, United Kingdom · Saturday, May 2, 2026
The Howum - Heart of Wales Ultra Marathon
What the course asks
DUV results for the 2025 edition (30mi) — finishers only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.
Typical conditions, May
Regional 2001-2020 average for May — NASA POWER, grid elevation 255 m. Not a forecast.
Results history
| Year | Race | Finishers | Men's winner | Women's winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 30mi | 295 | Salvis Briska · 04:16:00 | Becky Atkinson · 04:44:00 |
| 2024 | 30mi | 200 | Jon Bowie · 04:06:00 | Anne Kenchington · 04:34:00 |
| 2023 | 30mi | 153 | Michael Thomas · 04:36:00 | Natalie Utting · 04:56:00 |
| 2022 | 30mi | 118 | Gwynant Jones · 04:40:00 | Sarah Armstrong · 05:03:00 |
| 2021 | 30.3mi | 70 | William White · 04:05:00 | Sanna Duthie · 04:44:00 |
| 2019 | 30.3mi | 74 | Tim Davies · 04:51:00 | Fern Cotterill · 04:57:00 |
The field grew 48% between 2024 (200) and 2025 (295). 48% of the 2025 field were women.
DUV results for the 2025 edition (30mi) — finishers only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.
The Aid Station
Course-specific beta from the community
This is a vertical course. Poles are highly recommended for the sustained climbs.
With trail terrain, choose a shoe with moderate cushioning for optimal performance.
Gear for this race
Chosen for 48 km of trail with 4,350 m of ascent.
- Trail Running Shoes 91 m of climb per kilometre — grip and rock protection before cushioning.
- Race Nutrition 48 km of self-supported fuelling between aid stations.
- Hydration Vests Pole attachment and chest-strap stability on steep ground.
- Trekking Poles 4,350 m of ascent to walk up.
- GPS Watches Battery life first — a 48 km day outlasts most full-GPS modes.
Overview
The Howum - Heart of Wales Ultra Marathon is a 48-kilometer trail race in Llanidloes with 4350 meters of elevation gain, making it a highly challenging 50k event. The climb of 90.6 meters per kilometer is significantly steeper than 91% of similar 50k races.
With 295 finishers in its most recent 2025 edition, this race draws a larger field than 95% of its 2651 peer 50k races. Organized by Pegasus Ultra Running, the race follows sections of the Sarn, Glyndwr’s Way, Severn Way, and Wye Valley Walk, heading towards the Clywedog Reservoir. The 2026 edition will be the 6th running of this event, which first took place in 2019.
Similar races
Other 50K trail ultras, closest in distance first.