THE Rhymney Valley Ridgeway ULTRA MARATHON 2026
A 30 mile challenge around the hills of South East Wales and the Rhymney Valley Ridgeway Walk.
SEPTEMBER 5th 2026
Join us for an exhilarating 30 mile ultra marathon around the Rhymney Valley Ridgeway Walk, with 4,252 feet of elevation this little beast in the East is a great way to explore the lesser known trails within a stones throw of the Welsh Capital.
The Rhymney Valley Ridgeway Walk
The Rhymney Valley Ridgeway Walk is a waymarked long distance footpath in Wales forming a circular walk around the ridge tops of Caerphilly basin encircling the River Rhymney. From the elevated ridgeway you can expect spectacular views across south east Wales as well as a varied route encompassing lanes, trail and woodland.
Point of interest
Mynydd Machen is the highest point of the trail, a 362-metre-high (1,188 ft) hill lying between the town of Risca and the village of Machen in Caerphilly County Borough in south Wales. Yep… You go up and over it!
Enough of the huff, sign up today, challenge your perceived limits and toe the line at the RIDUM.
EXPLORE THE ROUTE – THE RIDUM
Why do we use plotaroute?
We use plotaroute.com for supplying our maps as this means we can provide last minute updates that are readily available and allow you to download them in the best format for your navigation device.
Note: plotaroute.com does have pop-ups. Pegasus Ultra Running will never charge you for downloading or accessing our route files
Race Day Schedule
05:30 – Registration Opens
06:30 – Morning Stretch/Catch up with the Pegasus Family
06:45 – Pre-Event Chat with Jay Traynor’s ‘Up and Over’ on repeat!!!
07:00 – Start of The RIDUM
Time Limits and Checkpoints
Please note we do not have time limits. Like we’ve stated previously, you’ve trained and paid to enter this race… We owe it to each participant to provide the help, support and time to get you to the finish line. Although we want our participants to challenge themselves, we don’t believe you have to run your heart out to do so. Take in the scenery, have a chat with a local, but most of all… enjoy the adventure!
In terms of Checkpoints, there are 3 along the route. They will be fully manned and stocked with snacks, fresh fruit, drinks (hot and cold), seats, power banks and music . Please include your dietary requirements when signing up, and we will accommodate accordingly.
