The Beacons Ultra, Marathon & Half (Talybont-on-Usk) vs Gower Coastal Trail Races Ultramarathon
A data-led head-to-head using sourced race facts and available derived figures under one published methodology.
Data current as ofThe Beacons Ultra, Marathon & Half (Talybont-on-Usk) or Gower Coastal Trail Races Ultramarathon — 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
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
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%
| Metric | The Beacons Ultra, Marathon & Half (Talybont-on-Usk) | Gower Coastal Trail Races Ultramarathon |
|---|---|---|
| Flat grade share | Unavailable | 52.0% |
| GAP factor (% slower than flat) | Unavailable | 2.0% |
| Uphill share | Unavailable | 24.0% |
| Steep-up share | Unavailable | 5.5% |
| Downhill share | Unavailable | 24.0% |
| Total ascent (m) | Unavailable | 1,087 m |
| Climbing density (m/km) | Unavailable | 13.5 m/km |
| Longest climb length (m) | Unavailable | 940 m |
| Longest climb gain (m) | Unavailable | 48 m |
| Longest climb average grade | Unavailable | 5.1% |
| Total descent (m) | Unavailable | 1,088 m |
| Net elevation (m) | Unavailable | -1 m |
| Max absolute grade | Unavailable | 23.7% |
| Start elevation (m) | Unavailable | 55 m |
| Finish elevation (m) | Unavailable | 54 m |
| Value | 75/100 ✓ | 74/100 |
| Scenic score | 100/100 ✓ | 83/100 |
| Conditions | Unavailable | 62/100 |
| Entry fee (GBP) | £80 ✓ | £85 |
| Lowest modelled true cost (GBP) | £210 ✓ | £215 |
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 | The Beacons Ultra, Marathon & Half (Talybont-on-Usk) | Gower Coastal Trail Races Ultramarathon |
|---|---|---|
| Schedule | Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-11-07 (legacy event-level date). | Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-09-26 (legacy event-level date). |
| Location | Talybont-on-Usk, Wales | Mumbles, Swansea, Wales |
| Actual distance | 78.9 km | 80.5 km |
| raceindex.org mapped route held | Held | Held |
| raceindex.org elevation profile held | Not held | Held |
| Course type | Laps | Point To Point |
| Surface | Mixed trail, mountain, canal towpath and road terrain | Mixed trail: rolling cliff tops, soft trails, dunes, beaches, hard paths and rugged coastline along the Wales Coast Path. |
| Elevation character | Mountainous | Rolling |
| Terrain | Road, Trail, Mixed | Trail, Beach |
| Scenery | Countryside, Mountain, Riverside, Parkland, Moorland, Forest, Lakeside | Coastal, Forest, Countryside |
| Atmosphere | Wilderness, Scenic Tour, Destination | Scenic Tour, Community |
| Technicality | Unavailable | Moderate |
| Total ascent | 2,258 m | 1,087 m |
| Climbing density | Unavailable | 13.5 m/km |
| Total descent | Unavailable | 1,088 m |
| Net elevation | Unavailable | -1 m |
| Max absolute grade | Unavailable | 23.7% |
| Flat grade share | Unavailable | 52.0% |
| GAP factor | Unavailable | 2.0% |
| Cutoff | 16:00:00 | 15:30:00 |
| Field cap | 150 | 150 |
| Entry model | Open | Open |
| Entry fee | £80 | £85 |
| Lowest modelled true cost | £210 | £215 |
| Cost model origin | National Average | National Average |
Schedule
- The Beacons Ultra, Marathon & Half (Talybont-on-Usk)
Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-11-07 (legacy event-level date).
- Gower Coastal Trail Races Ultramarathon
Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-09-26 (legacy event-level date).
Location
- The Beacons Ultra, Marathon & Half (Talybont-on-Usk)
- Talybont-on-Usk, Wales
- Gower Coastal Trail Races Ultramarathon
- Mumbles, Swansea, Wales
Actual distance
- The Beacons Ultra, Marathon & Half (Talybont-on-Usk)
- 78.9 km
- Gower Coastal Trail Races Ultramarathon
- 80.5 km
raceindex.org mapped route held
- The Beacons Ultra, Marathon & Half (Talybont-on-Usk)
- Held
- Gower Coastal Trail Races Ultramarathon
- Held
raceindex.org elevation profile held
- The Beacons Ultra, Marathon & Half (Talybont-on-Usk)
- Not held
- Gower Coastal Trail Races Ultramarathon
- Held
Course type
- The Beacons Ultra, Marathon & Half (Talybont-on-Usk)
- Laps
- Gower Coastal Trail Races Ultramarathon
- Point To Point
Surface
- The Beacons Ultra, Marathon & Half (Talybont-on-Usk)
- Mixed trail, mountain, canal towpath and road terrain
- Gower Coastal Trail Races Ultramarathon
- Mixed trail: rolling cliff tops, soft trails, dunes, beaches, hard paths and rugged coastline along the Wales Coast Path.
Elevation character
- The Beacons Ultra, Marathon & Half (Talybont-on-Usk)
- Mountainous
- Gower Coastal Trail Races Ultramarathon
- Rolling
Terrain
- The Beacons Ultra, Marathon & Half (Talybont-on-Usk)
- Road, Trail, Mixed
- Gower Coastal Trail Races Ultramarathon
- Trail, Beach
Scenery
- The Beacons Ultra, Marathon & Half (Talybont-on-Usk)
- Countryside, Mountain, Riverside, Parkland, Moorland, Forest, Lakeside
- Gower Coastal Trail Races Ultramarathon
- Coastal, Forest, Countryside
Atmosphere
- The Beacons Ultra, Marathon & Half (Talybont-on-Usk)
- Wilderness, Scenic Tour, Destination
- Gower Coastal Trail Races Ultramarathon
- Scenic Tour, Community
Technicality
- The Beacons Ultra, Marathon & Half (Talybont-on-Usk)
- Unavailable
- Gower Coastal Trail Races Ultramarathon
- Moderate
Total ascent
- The Beacons Ultra, Marathon & Half (Talybont-on-Usk)
- 2,258 m
- Gower Coastal Trail Races Ultramarathon
- 1,087 m
Climbing density
- The Beacons Ultra, Marathon & Half (Talybont-on-Usk)
- Unavailable
- Gower Coastal Trail Races Ultramarathon
- 13.5 m/km
Total descent
- The Beacons Ultra, Marathon & Half (Talybont-on-Usk)
- Unavailable
- Gower Coastal Trail Races Ultramarathon
- 1,088 m
Net elevation
- The Beacons Ultra, Marathon & Half (Talybont-on-Usk)
- Unavailable
- Gower Coastal Trail Races Ultramarathon
- -1 m
Max absolute grade
- The Beacons Ultra, Marathon & Half (Talybont-on-Usk)
- Unavailable
- Gower Coastal Trail Races Ultramarathon
- 23.7%
Flat grade share
- The Beacons Ultra, Marathon & Half (Talybont-on-Usk)
- Unavailable
- Gower Coastal Trail Races Ultramarathon
- 52.0%
GAP factor
- The Beacons Ultra, Marathon & Half (Talybont-on-Usk)
- Unavailable
- Gower Coastal Trail Races Ultramarathon
- 2.0%
Cutoff
- The Beacons Ultra, Marathon & Half (Talybont-on-Usk)
- 16:00:00
- Gower Coastal Trail Races Ultramarathon
- 15:30:00
Field cap
- The Beacons Ultra, Marathon & Half (Talybont-on-Usk)
- 150
- Gower Coastal Trail Races Ultramarathon
- 150
Entry model
- The Beacons Ultra, Marathon & Half (Talybont-on-Usk)
- Open
- Gower Coastal Trail Races Ultramarathon
- Open
Entry fee
- The Beacons Ultra, Marathon & Half (Talybont-on-Usk)
- £80
- Gower Coastal Trail Races Ultramarathon
- £85
Lowest modelled true cost
- The Beacons Ultra, Marathon & Half (Talybont-on-Usk)
- £210
- Gower Coastal Trail Races Ultramarathon
- £215
Cost model origin
- The Beacons Ultra, Marathon & Half (Talybont-on-Usk)
- National Average
- Gower Coastal Trail Races Ultramarathon
- 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.