Barry Track 40 Miles & Marathon RAce

Test your endurance on the historic, unforgiving oval at the Barry 40 Mile Track Race at Jenner Park Stadium on March 1, 2026. This legendary event, celebrating its 40th annual edition and incorporating the Welsh Ultra Distance Championships, is a pure and brutal test of mental fortitude and pacing strategy over 160 laps of the track. With a strict limit of 40 runners and a unique requirement for a personal lap scorer, the event fosters an atmosphere of intense focus and intimate community, where every runner is supported in a deeply personal battle against distance and time. The six-hour time limit underscores the race's demanding nature, challenging athletes to maintain a relentless pace in the face of potentially inclement Welsh weather.

More than just a race, it's a living piece of British ultra-running history, a direct successor to the 1960s track races where world records were set, now reborn as a modern cult classic. It’s a pilgrimage for purists, where the simplicity of the track strips away all variables except willpower, and where finishing joins you to an elite lineage of champions. Prepare for a day where personal preparation is paramount, every lap is a negotiation with your limits, and crossing the line is one of the ultimate achievements in track ultrarunning. Secure one of the coveted entries for an authentic, uncompromising challenge.