# Pan Celtic Race · The Ultra

A self-supported journey through Celtic landscapes with finishing positions for racers and room for a personal touring pace.

- Page: https://ultracyclinghub.com/events/pan-celtic-race/
- Format: race; discipline: road; surface: Primarily paved roads
- Country: United Kingdom
- Organizer website: https://pancelticrace.com/the-ultra/
- Verified on: 2026-10-09

## Editions

### 2027 · Full Route

- Page: https://ultracyclinghub.com/events/pan-celtic-race/2027/full-route/
- Status: Dates confirmed
- Start date: 2027-07-11
- End date: 2027-07-20
- Start location: Conwy
- Finish location: Conwy
- Distance (km): 2425
- Climbing (m): 26558
- Support: Self-supported
- Registration: Open for entry
- Registration opens: 2026-10-11
- Entry fee: 475.00 GBP
- Registration page: https://in.tdlentries.co.uk/2027-pan-celtic-ultra
- Edition source: https://pancelticrace.com/the-ultra/
- Verified on: 2026-10-12 (needs a recheck)

#### Notes

- Entries open now, £475
- 1,507 miles with 87,132 ft of climbing
- Starts Conwy 11 Jul 2027 (sign-on 10 Jul), back in Conwy 20 Jul
- Self-supported, no ferry this year
- Pairs add a second rider at entry

Unlisted facts are not verified for this edition.

### 2027 · Short Route

- Page: https://ultracyclinghub.com/events/pan-celtic-race/2027/short-route/
- Status: Dates confirmed
- Start date: 2027-07-11
- End date: 2027-07-20
- Start location: Conwy
- Finish location: Conwy
- Distance (km): 1587
- Climbing (m): 16700
- Support: Self-supported
- Registration: Open for entry
- Registration opens: 2026-10-11
- Entry fee: 475.00 GBP
- Registration page: https://in.tdlentries.co.uk/2027-pan-celtic-ultra
- Edition source: https://pancelticrace.com/the-ultra/
- Verified on: 2026-10-12 (needs a recheck)

#### Notes

- Entries open now, £475
- 986 miles with 54,789 ft of climbing
- Starts Conwy 11 Jul 2027 (sign-on 10 Jul), back in Conwy 20 Jul
- Self-supported, ride your own pace
- Pairs add a second rider at entry

Unlisted facts are not verified for this edition.

### 2027 · Intro Route

- Page: https://ultracyclinghub.com/events/pan-celtic-race/2027/intro-route/
- Status: Dates confirmed
- Start date: 2027-07-11
- End date: 2027-07-20
- Start location: Conwy
- Finish location: Conwy
- Distance (km): 736
- Climbing (m): 7557
- Support: Self-supported
- Registration: Open for entry
- Registration opens: 2026-10-11
- Entry fee: 350.00 GBP
- Registration page: https://in.tdlentries.co.uk/2027-pan-celtic-ultra
- Edition source: https://pancelticrace.com/the-ultra/
- Verified on: 2026-10-12 (needs a recheck)

#### Notes

- Entries open now, £350
- 457 miles with 24,794 ft of climbing
- Starts Conwy 11 Jul 2027 (sign-on 10 Jul), back in Conwy 20 Jul
- Self-supported, a good first ultra
- Pairs add a second rider at entry

Unlisted facts are not verified for this edition.

### 2026 · Full Route

- Page: https://ultracyclinghub.com/events/pan-celtic-race/2026/
- Status: Past edition
- Start date: 2026-07-12
- End date: 2026-07-21
- Start location: Conwy
- Finish location: Conwy
- Distance (km): 2295
- Climbing (m): 25795
- Support: Self-supported
- Registration: Entry closed
- Entry fee: 475.00 GBP
- Registration page: https://in.tdlentries.co.uk/2026-pan-celtic-ultra
- Edition source: https://pancelticrace.com/the-ultra/past-editions/the-ultra-2026/
- Verified on: 2026-10-10 (needs a recheck)

#### Notes

- Entry GBP 475 plus admin fee, registrations closed
- Starts Conwy 12 July 2026, sign-on 11 Jul
- Full and short routes start together
- Ferries Holyhead-Dublin included, GBP 50 tracker deposit
- Finishes back in Conwy 21 July

Unlisted facts are not verified for this edition.

### 2026 · Short Route

- Page: https://ultracyclinghub.com/events/pan-celtic-race/2026/short-route/
- Status: Past edition
- Start date: 2026-07-12
- End date: 2026-07-21
- Start location: Conwy
- Finish location: Conwy
- Distance (km): 1842
- Climbing (m): 20648
- Support: Self-supported
- Registration: Entry closed
- Entry fee: 475.00 GBP
- Registration page: https://in.tdlentries.co.uk/2026-pan-celtic-ultra
- Edition source: https://pancelticrace.com/the-ultra/past-editions/the-ultra-2026/
- Verified on: 2026-10-24 (needs a recheck)

#### Notes

- Entry GBP 475 plus admin fee, registrations closed
- Starts Conwy 12 July 2026 with the full route, sign-on 11 Jul
- Finishes back in Conwy 21 July

Unlisted facts are not verified for this edition.

### 2026 · Intro Route

- Page: https://ultracyclinghub.com/events/pan-celtic-race/2026/intro-route/
- Status: Past edition
- Start date: 2026-07-12
- Start location: Conwy
- Finish location: Conwy
- Distance (km): 1014
- Climbing (m): 7006
- Support: Self-supported
- Registration: Entry closed
- Registration page: https://in.tdlentries.co.uk/2026-pan-celtic-ultra
- Edition source: https://pancelticrace.com/the-ultra/past-editions/the-ultra-2026/
- Verified on: 2026-10-24 (needs a recheck)

#### Notes

- Registrations closed
- Starts Conwy, sign-on 11 Jul 2026
- Finishes back in Conwy

Unlisted facts are not verified for this edition.

## Sources

- [Official edition program / FAQ](https://pancelticrace.com/the-ultra/faqs/), checked 2026-10-09: The 2026 Ultra starts 12 July in Conwy at £475 plus an admin fee; full and short routes share the start, finishing positions are recorded, and riders may choose a race or touring pace.
- [The Ultra FAQs](https://pancelticrace.com/the-ultra/faqs/), checked 2026-10-09: Riders choose a race or touring pace, ferries between Holyhead and Dublin are included, and a £50 cash tracker deposit is due at sign-on.
- [The Ultra 2027](https://pancelticrace.com/the-ultra/), checked 2026-10-24: 2027 sign-on 10 July at YHA Conwy, race starts morning of 11 July from Conwy waterfront; Full 2,425.5 km / 26,558 m, Short 1,587.4 km / 16,700 m, Intro 736.4 km / 7,557 m; finishers' party 20 July.
- [The Ultra 2026](https://pancelticrace.com/the-ultra/past-editions/the-ultra-2026/), checked 2026-10-24: 2026 routes: Full 2,295 km / 25,795 m, Short 1,842 km / 20,648 m, Intro 1,014 km / 7,006 m; loop closes in Conwy.
