Gower Coastal Trail Races Ultramarathon vs The Beacons Ultra, Marathon & Half (Talybont-on-Usk)
A data-led head-to-head using sourced race facts and available derived figures under one published methodology.
Data current as ofGower Coastal Trail Races Ultramarathon or The Beacons Ultra, Marathon & Half (Talybont-on-Usk) — which comes out ahead?
The Beacons Ultra, Marathon & Half (Talybont-on-Usk) has the stronger available profile on value score, scenery score and entry fee.
Route comparison snapshot
Gower Coastal Trail Races Ultramarathon
- Mapped route
- Held
- Elevation profile
- Held Favoured
- course flatness
- 2.0%
- flat grade share
- 52.0%
- lower ascent
- 1,087 m
- climbing density
- 13.5 m/km
- net elevation
- -1 m
- maximum grade
- 23.7%
The Beacons Ultra, Marathon & Half (Talybont-on-Usk)
- Mapped route
- Held
- Elevation profile
- Not held
- course flatness
- Unavailable
- flat grade share
- Unavailable
- lower ascent
- Unavailable
- climbing density
- Unavailable
- net elevation
- Unavailable
- maximum grade
- Unavailable
| Metric | Gower Coastal Trail Races Ultramarathon | The Beacons Ultra, Marathon & Half (Talybont-on-Usk) |
|---|---|---|
| Flat grade share | 52.0% | Unavailable |
| GAP factor (% slower than flat) | 2.0% | Unavailable |
| Uphill share | 24.0% | Unavailable |
| Steep-up share | 5.5% | Unavailable |
| Downhill share | 24.0% | Unavailable |
| Total ascent (m) | 1,087 m | Unavailable |
| Climbing density (m/km) | 13.5 m/km | Unavailable |
| Longest climb length (m) | 940 m | Unavailable |
| Longest climb gain (m) | 48 m | Unavailable |
| Longest climb average grade | 5.1% | Unavailable |
| Total descent (m) | 1,088 m | Unavailable |
| Net elevation (m) | -1 m | Unavailable |
| Max absolute grade | 23.7% | Unavailable |
| Start elevation (m) | 55 m | Unavailable |
| Finish elevation (m) | 54 m | Unavailable |
| Value | 74/100 | 75/100 ✓ |
| Scenic score | 83/100 | 100/100 ✓ |
| Conditions | 62/100 | Unavailable |
| Entry fee (GBP) | £85 | £80 ✓ |
| Lowest modelled true cost (GBP) | £215 | £210 ✓ |
GAP factor (% slower than flat)
Uphill share
Steep-up share
Downhill share
Total ascent (m)
Climbing density (m/km)
Longest climb length (m)
Longest climb gain (m)
Longest climb average grade
Total descent (m)
Net elevation (m)
Max absolute grade
Start elevation (m)
Finish elevation (m)
Value
- The Beacons Ultra, Marathon & Half (Talybont-on-Usk)
- 75/100 Favoured
Scenic score
- The Beacons Ultra, Marathon & Half (Talybont-on-Usk)
- 100/100 Favoured
Conditions
Entry fee (GBP)
Lowest modelled true cost (GBP)
- The Beacons Ultra, Marathon & Half (Talybont-on-Usk)
- £210 Favoured
Only metrics available for at least one side are shown. A ✓ marks the better value for each metric (higher-is-better aware). Scores are out of 100 when available. Ascent, climbing density, max absolute grade and median finish describe course or field context and are not marked as better or worse.
Race facts that change the decision
| Fact | Gower Coastal Trail Races Ultramarathon | The Beacons Ultra, Marathon & Half (Talybont-on-Usk) |
|---|---|---|
| Schedule | Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-09-26 (legacy event-level date). | Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-11-07 (legacy event-level date). |
| Location | Mumbles, Swansea, Wales | Talybont-on-Usk, Wales |
| Actual distance | 80.5 km | 78.9 km |
| raceindex.org mapped route held | Held | Held |
| raceindex.org elevation profile held | Held | Not held |
| Course type | Point To Point | Laps |
| Surface | Mixed trail: rolling cliff tops, soft trails, dunes, beaches, hard paths and rugged coastline along the Wales Coast Path. | Mixed trail, mountain, canal towpath and road terrain |
| Elevation character | Rolling | Mountainous |
| Terrain | Trail, Beach | Road, Trail, Mixed |
| Scenery | Coastal, Forest, Countryside | Countryside, Mountain, Riverside, Parkland, Moorland, Forest, Lakeside |
| Atmosphere | Scenic Tour, Community | Wilderness, Scenic Tour, Destination |
| Technicality | Moderate | Unavailable |
| Total ascent | 1,087 m | 2,258 m |
| Climbing density | 13.5 m/km | Unavailable |
| Total descent | 1,088 m | Unavailable |
| Net elevation | -1 m | Unavailable |
| Max absolute grade | 23.7% | Unavailable |
| Flat grade share | 52.0% | Unavailable |
| GAP factor | 2.0% | Unavailable |
| Cutoff | 15:30:00 | 16:00:00 |
| Field cap | 150 | 150 |
| Entry model | Open | Open |
| Entry fee | £85 | £80 |
| Lowest modelled true cost | £215 | £210 |
| Cost model origin | National Average | National Average |
Schedule
- Gower Coastal Trail Races Ultramarathon
Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-09-26 (legacy event-level date).
- The Beacons Ultra, Marathon & Half (Talybont-on-Usk)
Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-11-07 (legacy event-level date).
Location
- Gower Coastal Trail Races Ultramarathon
- Mumbles, Swansea, Wales
- The Beacons Ultra, Marathon & Half (Talybont-on-Usk)
- Talybont-on-Usk, Wales
Actual distance
- Gower Coastal Trail Races Ultramarathon
- 80.5 km
- The Beacons Ultra, Marathon & Half (Talybont-on-Usk)
- 78.9 km
raceindex.org mapped route held
- Gower Coastal Trail Races Ultramarathon
- Held
- The Beacons Ultra, Marathon & Half (Talybont-on-Usk)
- Held
raceindex.org elevation profile held
- Gower Coastal Trail Races Ultramarathon
- Held
- The Beacons Ultra, Marathon & Half (Talybont-on-Usk)
- Not held
Course type
- Gower Coastal Trail Races Ultramarathon
- Point To Point
- The Beacons Ultra, Marathon & Half (Talybont-on-Usk)
- Laps
Surface
- Gower Coastal Trail Races Ultramarathon
- Mixed trail: rolling cliff tops, soft trails, dunes, beaches, hard paths and rugged coastline along the Wales Coast Path.
- The Beacons Ultra, Marathon & Half (Talybont-on-Usk)
- Mixed trail, mountain, canal towpath and road terrain
Elevation character
- Gower Coastal Trail Races Ultramarathon
- Rolling
- The Beacons Ultra, Marathon & Half (Talybont-on-Usk)
- Mountainous
Terrain
- Gower Coastal Trail Races Ultramarathon
- Trail, Beach
- The Beacons Ultra, Marathon & Half (Talybont-on-Usk)
- Road, Trail, Mixed
Scenery
- Gower Coastal Trail Races Ultramarathon
- Coastal, Forest, Countryside
- The Beacons Ultra, Marathon & Half (Talybont-on-Usk)
- Countryside, Mountain, Riverside, Parkland, Moorland, Forest, Lakeside
Atmosphere
- Gower Coastal Trail Races Ultramarathon
- Scenic Tour, Community
- The Beacons Ultra, Marathon & Half (Talybont-on-Usk)
- Wilderness, Scenic Tour, Destination
Technicality
- Gower Coastal Trail Races Ultramarathon
- Moderate
- The Beacons Ultra, Marathon & Half (Talybont-on-Usk)
- Unavailable
Total ascent
- Gower Coastal Trail Races Ultramarathon
- 1,087 m
- The Beacons Ultra, Marathon & Half (Talybont-on-Usk)
- 2,258 m
Climbing density
- Gower Coastal Trail Races Ultramarathon
- 13.5 m/km
- The Beacons Ultra, Marathon & Half (Talybont-on-Usk)
- Unavailable
Total descent
- Gower Coastal Trail Races Ultramarathon
- 1,088 m
- The Beacons Ultra, Marathon & Half (Talybont-on-Usk)
- Unavailable
Net elevation
- Gower Coastal Trail Races Ultramarathon
- -1 m
- The Beacons Ultra, Marathon & Half (Talybont-on-Usk)
- Unavailable
Max absolute grade
- Gower Coastal Trail Races Ultramarathon
- 23.7%
- The Beacons Ultra, Marathon & Half (Talybont-on-Usk)
- Unavailable
Flat grade share
- Gower Coastal Trail Races Ultramarathon
- 52.0%
- The Beacons Ultra, Marathon & Half (Talybont-on-Usk)
- Unavailable
GAP factor
- Gower Coastal Trail Races Ultramarathon
- 2.0%
- The Beacons Ultra, Marathon & Half (Talybont-on-Usk)
- Unavailable
Cutoff
- Gower Coastal Trail Races Ultramarathon
- 15:30:00
- The Beacons Ultra, Marathon & Half (Talybont-on-Usk)
- 16:00:00
Field cap
- Gower Coastal Trail Races Ultramarathon
- 150
- The Beacons Ultra, Marathon & Half (Talybont-on-Usk)
- 150
Entry model
- Gower Coastal Trail Races Ultramarathon
- Open
- The Beacons Ultra, Marathon & Half (Talybont-on-Usk)
- Open
Entry fee
- Gower Coastal Trail Races Ultramarathon
- £85
- The Beacons Ultra, Marathon & Half (Talybont-on-Usk)
- £80
Lowest modelled true cost
- Gower Coastal Trail Races Ultramarathon
- £215
- The Beacons Ultra, Marathon & Half (Talybont-on-Usk)
- £210
Cost model origin
- Gower Coastal Trail Races Ultramarathon
- National Average
- The Beacons Ultra, Marathon & Half (Talybont-on-Usk)
- National Average
Facts are shown only when they exist in the sourced race record; Not held means no sourced value is held for that race.