Mid Wales 200

17th to 22nd June 20256

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We could tell you that this is the toughest challenge on the planet and we’d be absolute jerks. This 200 mile adventure is very much achievable with the right approach. We take great personal pride in going above and beyond to help each and every runner progress along the course.

All in all you have 120 hours (5 days) to complete a 200 mile trail run across Mid Wales. Push yourself to new limits as you take part in a special 200 mile ultra. This hilly route is not for the faint-hearted with 30,187ft of climbing over 200 miles to be completes in 120 hours. It will be tough, but the picturesque Welsh trails will reward you throughout.

This circular ultra in Mid-Wales spans 200 miles and is sure to get your heart racing, featuring a total elevation gain of 31,000 feet. You’ll traverse the stunning landscapes of Glyndwr’s Way, renowned for its breathtaking views and rich history, as it meanders through rolling hills, ancient woodlands, and picturesque valleys. Alongside this, you’ll follow the historic Offa’s Dyke, which marks the border between Wales and England, offering rugged terrain and spectacular vistas that showcase the region’s natural beauty.

The race is well supported with aid stations serving food and drink, sleep stations, a skilled medical team, live tracking of runners, and unique finisher buckles as well as other Wild Horse swag to take home… After running 200 miles.

Wild thing, you make my heart sing — and you make me discover 200 miles across Mid Wales. The Mid Wales 200 is back in 2026, calling out to those bold enough to take on its wild, rugged beauty. Are you ready to answer the call?

Cut offs

This is a non stop race, which means we will be bucking things up with a strict 120 hours to complete the race. Once the clock starts it does not stop until you reach the finish line. We can not stress enough that 120 hours is a lot of time to complete the challenge. There will be 3 optional sleep stations along the course and all runners must make the 100 mile marker before the clock hits 55 hours (plenty of time).

Checkpoints

Checkpoints will be approximately every 25 miles and we do allow runners to have their own crew – although it is possible to run un-crewed and we will take extra special care of you.
Of course the checkpoints will include all the goodies you’d expect from a long race – warm food, warm drinks, cold food, cold drinks, medical attention, a morale boosting hug and the odd beer if that get’s you moving forward again. Got a dietary requirement? No problem, just let us know and we will accommodate you.

Drop bags

Drop bags are extremely important for this event and our personalised system will allow all runner to access their drop bag at each and every checkpoint. Meaning runners must pick and choose wisely as to what they will need for each section of the course. Don’t worry, there are shops along the route (which you are allowed to use) .
Drop bag limits / dimensions – 45 cm x 75.5 cm x 45cm; Volume: 132 litres. Plenty of space. Any bags larger than these dimensions will not be transported. Plastic boxes or suitcases will not be allowed. Each runner is entitled to one drop bag for the duration of the event, which will go to every checkpoint. Just to confirm you can only bring one drop bag with you to the event (which is different to previous years).

You’re travelling internationally? How do you get to Wales?

Well my friend, Wales is pretty accessible – we’d recommend searching for flights to either London, Bristol, Birmingham or Manchester. Machynlleth, which is the location for the start and finish line of the event is well connected with a train station and plenty of hotel options.

Can people watch you in real time?

Hell yeah! Each runner will receive a tracker at the start of the race and all your friends, family and complete strangers can watch live online. Dot watching at it’s finest! The tracking link will be made available the day before the event.

What race bling do you get?

• The coveted Mid Wales 200 Belt Buckle (for finishers only)
• Wild Horse 200 Tech T-shirt
• Mid Wales 200 Map Print from Waymarked Art
• Indomitable Mid Wales 200 Medal (for finishers only)

Entry fee

The ‘eager beaver’ cost to enter the Mid Wales 200 is £499.00, payable via instalments or upfront on Let’s Do This . From 1st November 2025 the ‘last minute’ cost to enter the event will rise to £549.00.

What to expect once you sign up

A friendly welcome to the party (event) email will be sent to the email address you registered with on Let’s Do This. Be sure to join the super duper Wild Horse 200 Community Group on Facebook and get to know your fellow runners – we promise they won’t bite!

The next time you will hear from us (directly) will be in the form of an email 8 weeks before your chosen event, then another email 4 weeks before the event and a final email 2 weeks before the event.

Alas that isn’t the final peace of communication – please keep an eye out for a phone call from our Race Director a week before the event is due to take place – don’t worry you haven’t done anything wrong – it’s a peace of mind call to make sure you are ready for the big day!
All runners can access the Runner Manual from our website all year round and will be updated as we get closer to the event. Check out further details below!

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Start Location

Machynlleth

Finish Location

Machynlleth

Start and Finish Time

06:00 Wednesday 17th June – 06:00 Monday 22nd June

Elevation Profile

31,000ft

Aid Stations

10 aid stations (3 full-fare sleep stations)

Terrain

80% trail, 20% road, 100% fun

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I’ve run 3 times with Pegasus Ultra Running and each time I’ve felt so supported, looked after and encouraged. From personal touches like a phonecall from the RD, no cut offs, no judgement. All runners/walkers welcomed. The best marshal’s and incredible aid stations. sign me up for more next year I’m in

Issy Evans

I don’t know where to start. It’s the first time I’ve left a review for something that has impacted my life so much. I can’t recommend this event enough. The organisation is outstanding. The support from the race director Rhys is unbelievable. The lasting memories I’ve made during the event leave me lost for words. If you’re looking for a 200mile Ultra Marathon, don’t look anywhere else. I genuinely believe the support these guys offer is another level to anyone else, they will fill you with confidence and surround you by support.

Matt Flynn

Fantastic event that is totally made by the superb organisation and the amazing crew of volunteers.
The Epona is a tough event which you would expect for a 100 miler but the payoff is out of this world.
The views on the course are simply breathtaking but this pales next to the complete support of Rhys and the rest of the crew. I felt special at every single moment of this race right from the pre race phonecall, registration and pre race briefing through every checkpoint and right to the finish line, nothing was too much for the crew no matter the time of the day.

Jason Ahmed