PAN CELTIC RACE · THE ULTRA 2026
A self-supported journey through Celtic landscapes with finishing positions for racers and room for a personal touring pace.
Pan Celtic Race The Ultra 2026 Short Route ran from 12 July 2026 to 21 July 2026, starting in Conwy, United Kingdom. The route is 1,842 km with 20,648 m of climbing. Support: self-supported.
- Distance · Short Route
- 1,842km
- Climbing
- 20,648m
- Entry cost
- 475.00 GBP
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The 2027 edition is next: dates, entry and route →
This is a past edition. These facts describe 2026. They do not confirm a future occurrence or route.
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3 options in 2026. Each has its own dates, course facts and entry.
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Full Route
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2026 edition / Short Route
- Climbing
- 20,648m
- End date
- 21 July 2026
- Support
- Self-supported
- Surface
- Primarily paved roads
Edition 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
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Edition history
2027 · 3 options
Intro Route, 2027Dates confirmedShort Route, 2027Dates confirmedFull Route, 2027Dates confirmed2026 · 3 options
Intro Route, 2026Past editionShort Route, 2026Past editionFull Route, 2026Past editionSources & checks
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Official edition program / FAQ
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.
Checked 9 Oct 2026
Open sourceThe Ultra FAQs
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.
Checked 9 Oct 2026
Open sourceThe Ultra 2027
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.
Checked 24 Oct 2026
Open sourceThe Ultra 2026
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.
Checked 24 Oct 2026
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