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Rebellion

02-Nov-2018 Knighton, Powys, UK (Wales)

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217KM / 135Miles
3 Days - 150 Runners

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Up Hill Down Dale are excited to release the Rebellion.

The Rebellion is a 135 mile (217 Km) Ultra Marathon in Mid Wales.

The route is along the full length of Glyndŵr Way National Trail with a total ascent of just over 25,000ft (7700m). The route takes you through some of the most beautiful and remote parts of Mid Wales. Starting in Knighton looping through Machynlleth and then finishing in Welshpool - the route is one of the most picturesque and challenging in the UK.

The Glyndŵr Way National Trail is an unusual National Trail as it doesn’t follow any particular geographic features or any historic routes. It is named after Owain Glyndŵr who led a rebellion against the English and the last Welshman to hold the title Prince of Wales.

The Glyndŵr’s Way is an arbitrary route merely linking a variety of towns and villages with Glyndŵr connections. This the reason for its unusual V shape.

The race starts at 7pm on Friday and has a 72 hour time limit to reach Welshpool (7pm on Monday). Meaning competitors must average just 1.85 miles (3km) per hour to complete the race.

There are 4 checkpoints on route that all competitors must pass through within a time limit. Each checkpoint is a community hall/leisure centre that is well stocked with food, hot drinks and water for competitors to recharge and re-supply. There will also be floor space at each checkpoint for competitors to sleep if they so wish. Competitors can use drop bags, accessible at each checkpoint.

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Beginner

Elevation: Very little change < 500 metres. Benign running terrain, not technical.

Suitable for: First ultra runners completing a marathon or doing regular long distance running in the last six months.

Intermediate

Elevation: Increase of up to 1000 metres

Suitable for: Runners who have completed at least one ultra distance race (or similar event) or are doing long distance running (>26 miles) regularly, with elevation shown.

Advanced

Elevation: Increase of up to 1500 metres

Suitable for: Runners who have completed several ultra distances or similar events, or are doing long distance running regularly, with elevation shown.

Expert

Elevation: Increase of up to 2000 metres with some challenging climatic conditions (e.g. ice, snow, humidity or heat) and or technical terrain

Suitable for: Experienced runners who have completed at least regular ultra distances in last 12 months, or are doing regular long distance running (>50 miles) with elevation and conditions shown (where possible). Admission to these races may be subject to evidence of recent qualifying race participation and recent medical examination certificate. Check with the race organiser regarding entry requirements.

Brutal

Elevation: Increase of up to 2000 metres with very challenging climatic conditions (e.g. ice, snow, humidity, heat or at high altitude) and or technical terrain.

Suitable for: Very experienced long distance ultra runners (min 3 years’ experience) or are doing regular long distance running (>50 miles) with elevation and conditions shown (where possible). Admission to these races is often subject to evidence of recent qualifying race participation and recent medical examination certificate. Purchase of specialist kit is often recommended for these races.

Endurance - Multi-activity

Type: An ultra distance race including at least two of the following activities such as running, swimming, cycling, kayaking, skiing and climbing. It may also include different climatic conditions (eg ice, snow, humidity, cold water, mud or heat).

Suitable for: Experienced multi-skilled athletes who have trained for the different activities included in this event. Admission to these races may be subject to receipt of a recent medical examination certificate. Check with the race organiser regarding entry requirements and any specialist equipment required such as a wetsuit, skis or a mountain bike.

Global - Virtual

Type: A virtual race which can be run at any time shown on the dates shown, on any type of terrain in any country.

Suitable for: For runners from beginners to experienced as you choose your own course and challenge based on the guidelines and options set by the virtual race organiser.

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JulianH

10:34 10-06-19

2018 Thwarted Rebellion (75miles-Nov.) was excellent, scenery wonderful and support first class. The hills may not be super high but as the event organisers' name suggests, you seem to go up all of them before descending to the bottom to start the next climb. Enjoyed it so much I returned for the full Summer Rebellion in May 2019. This was more of the same except due to the daylight you get to see even more of the stunning scenery, see even more sheep (if that is possible) and open even more gates!! Support and organisation was faultless.

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CS

01:06 19-05-19

2019 Summer Thwarted Rebellion: A low-key event with an interesting, very scenic course - paths, tracks, lanes, fields, forestry, bluebell woods, deep valleys, streams, rivers, lakes, moors, a bit of mountain and a mind-boggling number of sheep (even for Wales) - and excellent runner support at the checkpoints. The hills in this part of mid Wales are not high, but on the other hand it does feel like you get to go over most of them and they keep going all the way to the finish. I chose this event as an intro to racing through the night and being self-sufficient for longer periods (it's basically a marathon between checkpoints each time) and it worked very well for that purpose. This is a race that deserves more entries - but too many would spoil the remoteness.

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