THE HOWUM

The Heartlands of Wales Ultra Marathon
MAY 1ST 2027
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Great news! The best one-day ultramarathon in Wales just got better! As part of our 10th Anniversary celebrations, the HOWUM (Heartlands of Wales Ultra Marathon) trail race has been tweaked to include even more awesome views of our favourite mid-Wales landscape.

Start Location

Llanidloes

Finish Location

Llanidloes

Start Time

08:00 Saturday 1st May

Elevation Profile

5,676ft

Aid Stations

2 fully stocked checkpoints

Terrain

90% trail, 10% road, 100% heartlands

LLANIDLOES

Llanidloes is a place where history and wilderness come together. From its historic market streets and timber-framed buildings to the rolling hills and vast Cambrian Mountains beyond, this characterful Welsh town is a gateway to adventure. Expect quiet valleys, sweeping ridgelines and some of the wildest scenery in Wales — every mile filling your lungs with crisp mountain air, your eyes with unforgettable views and your heart with the desire to keep exploring.

Point of interest – PUMLUMON

In a new twist for 2027, we head into the Pumlumon massif, the source of three of great Welsh rivers. We climb over Pumlumon Fawr (752m), Pen Pumlumon Llygad-Bychan (727m) and Pen Pumlumon Arwystli (741m), the three highest points of the massif, from which there are views of Nant-y-Moch Reservoir and Llyn Llygad Rheidiol glacial lake.

We descend from here, through the Hafren Forest and along Glyndwr’s Way towards the spectacular Llyn Clywedog Reservoir.

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MANDATORY Kit

  • Running shoes or hiking boots (trail shoes recommended).
  • Waterproof jacket.
  • Water bottle or similar (1-litre minimum).
  • Mobile phone (fully charged).
  • GPX route downloaded to a device (GPS, phone or watch).
  • Head torch or similar light source.
  • Survival bag.
  • A reusable cup – suitable for hot and cold drinks.
  • Backpack, race vest or similar to carry all other mandatory equipment.
  • More details are provided in the race manual.

Included with your Entry

  • No cut-off times.
  • A glorious finisher’s medal.
  • Pre- and post-race care.
  • Race manual packed with information (and a few rules!).
  • Three checkpoints – two fully-stocked aid stations and a midpoint water stop.
  • Access to drop bags at midpoint.
  • Professional medical cover.
  • Amazing support from “The Teulu”, the Pegasus & Stable Adventures volunteer family.

Fancy volunteering?

Want to experience an event from the eyes of “The Teulu”, the Pegasus & Stable Adventures volunteer family? Drop us an email to info@pegasusultrarunning.com and we’ll be sure to get in touch.

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