Hundreds of years have past since pilgrims in their thousands were finding their way to Bardsey Island, drawn there by stories of the special peace to be found at the edge of the western world – the place of the setting sun, with only the vast ocean between them and the unknown.
The Pilgrims Trails links ancient churches dedicated to the saints of the 6th century ,with the pilgrims 60 race start from Bangor Cathedral which is built on a low-lying and inconspicuous site, possibly so as not to attract the attention of Vikings from the sea, the pilgrims marathon starting in the foothills of welsh forts at Tri Ceri and the 2 Day event starting from Holywell.
The trail entwines with the North wales coastal path, providing competitors with jaw dropping views from inland to the coast as they race towards the finish.
Race finish is at the picturesque former fishing village Aberdaron at the western tip of the Llyn Peninsula.
******NORTH WALES PILGRIMS 60M*******
Event date: Sat 8th June 2024
Start: 8:00am Bangor Cathedral North Wales
Finish: Aberdaron North Wales
Distance: 60 Pilgrim Miles
Time Limit: 24 Hours
Entry: £95
Food Station Checkpoints: 7
Drop Bag: 1
Competitors Coach Transfer For An Additional Fee on the morning of the race from Aberdaron to the start in Bangor.
Route marking: North Wales Pilgrims Way & Event Markers
Trackers
Competitors Tshirt
The North Wales Pilgrims Trail Ultra 60 Passport
Finishers Medal
Entry Limit: 250 We expect entries to fill up fast and have a strict limit on the event
*NORTH WALES PILGRIMS TRAIL MARATHON*
Event date: Saturday 8th June 2024
Time Limit 9 hours (Which mean that walkers and hikers are able to complete the distance as well as runners)
Start: 10:00 Yr Eifl Car Park, Llithfaen North Wales
Finish: Aberdaron North Wales
Distance: Marathon
Route Marking:North Wales Pilgrims Way & Route Marking
Competitors T Shirt
Finishers Medal
Timing
Aid Stations
Entry Limit 150
Entry £55
*NORTH WALES PILGRIMS ‘RACE ACROSS WALES’ 141 ULTRA MARATHON
Event date: Friday 7th of June 2024
Start 05:00 Holywell. North Wales
Finish Aberdaron
2 drop bag locations,Unsupported day 1(Support Crew is essential)
2 timed cut offs on route day 1(which must be made or you will be removed from the race)
Accommodation on Friday evening (Day 1) at Platts Farm Bunkhouse & Pod
Day 2 Start time is 5am. support crew recommended
Race Distance 141 Pilgrim Miles
Route Marking: North Wales Pilgrims Way & Route Marking
Competitors T
Finishers Medals
Pilgrims Passport
Overnight stay in Platts Farm, Llanfairfechan
Trackers
Entry £195
