gower peninsula Challenge
A challenge event you can take on at your pace. The Brand New Gower Peninsula Challenge invites you to walk, jog or run a distance of your choice, along a signed route, with free food and drink at regular rest stops, plus support including medics, marshals and massage. Get the ‘Ultra Challenge’ support & hospitality all the way – helping you to push yourself further and achieve something really special for Combat Stress.
Gower Peninsula Challenge 2026
Set in the stunning Gower Peninsula -famous for its golden beaches, limestone cliffs, wild moors, ridges, and woodlands – take on a challenge at your paceas a walk, jog, or run – and fundraise for your favourite charity!
There are weekend camping options and the full 100km challenge is a figure of 8 route made up of west & east loops which take in the best of the Peninsula, and its varied, unique landscape.
Sign up as an individual or as a team; you’ll get full support all the way, plenty of food & drink, a special medal, T shirt and celebration finish. With 50km, 25km, and 10kmchallenge options also – there’s a Gower Peninsula challenge for everyone!
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Event information
When: 18 - 19 July 2026
Where: Penrice Castle, South Wales
Distance: 100km / 50km / 42km / 25km or 10km
Registration fee: Mix of registration fee options
Fundraising target: Mix of fundraising target options
(see event sign up page for more details)
Our support to you
Your support is vital to us and we want to ensure you get the very best experience whilst taking on this amazing challenge and raising funds for Combat Stress.
Whether its your first event or you are a seasoned pro, you are part of Team Combat Stress and we are here to support you every step of the way. We will provide you with:
- A digital fundraising pack full of ideas
- A wealth of fundraising resources including training plans
- Support from a dedicated challenges fundraising team
- Team e-newsletters with fundraising advice
- Cheering materials available for family and friends
- Access to the Team Combat Stress group on Facebook and Strava
