Expected April 2028
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The Vale Coastal Trail Races stage point-to-point trail runs along the Vale of Glamorgan coastline in south Wales. The 32.5-mile Vale Ultra starts at Penarth Pier and passes 19 beaches, while the 18.5-mile and 10-mile races join at Porthkerry Park and Llantwit Beach respectively. All routes follow the Wales Coast Path and finish together at Ogmore by Sea after the infamous Hill of Doom. Self-navigated but well signposted, the event provides manned checkpoints with water, snacks and first aid. A compulsory kit list applies and organised bus transport links the finish back to the starts.
Point-to-point trail races along the Vale of Glamorgan coastline
Finishes together at Ogmore by Sea after the Hill of Doom
Follows the Wales Coast Path for all distances
Vale Ultra passes 19 beaches and ends along the Glamorgan Heritage Coast
Self-navigated with marked maps and route notes
Start / Finish
Vale Ultra: Penarth Pier; Vale Trail 18.5: Porthkerry Park; Vale Trail 10: joins at Llantwit Beach
Ogmore by Sea village hall
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What you get
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Bus transport from finish to starts (reserve during registration)
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Marshals on course
First aid on course
Other questions
Checkpoints are manned and numbered by race distance: six for the Ultra, four for the 18.5-mile, and two for the 10-mile. They offer water, energy drinks, squash and light snacks.
Yes, bus transport is provided from the finish to the starts. Places must be reserved during registration.
All races are point-to-point and linear, finishing at Ogmore by Sea.
Entry fee
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Expected April 2028
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