The Challenges

Ring O' Fire

Ring O' Fire is a coastal ultra marathon which takes runners on an extraordinary 135 mile journey around the Isle of Anglesey, North Wales. The epic foot race is staged over three consecutive days and follows the rugged and spectacular Anglesey Coastal Path.

Almost the entire coastline of Anglesey has been designated an "Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty". Set against the dramatic backdrop of Snowdonia mountain range, runners will challenge themselves in some of the most awe inspiring coastal scenery in the British Isles.

Beauty aside, the extreme distance and variable terrain has sealed the race's reputation as one of the most challenging ultra marathons in the British Isles.

Sign-up to the ninth edition of the race which takes place 4th September - 6th September 2020.

Firelighter

Since 2017, we have been offering runners the chance to run Day 1 of the Ring O' Fire as a separate race. If you prefer a single stage race over a shorter distance this may be the race for you. This 35.7 mile race is a very challenging ultra marathon in its own right. We call it the Firelighter!

Sign-up to the fourth edition of the race which takes place 4th September 2020.

Key Information

Ring O' Fire 2020

Date and Time 04/09/2020 - 06/09/2020
Registration From 10am
Race starts 1pm Start Point Breakwater Country Park
Holyhead
Isle of Anglesey
North Wales
LL65 1YG Finish Point Same as start point Route Distance: 135m (216km)
Elevation: c13,000ft (4,000m) Race Terrain 90% trail - 10% road

Time Limit Day 1: 9 hours
Day 2: 18 hours
Day 3: 9.5 hours Number of Checkpoints 16 Navigation skills Required Medical Support Yes Course Marked Yes Entry Limit 150 UTMB points 5

Entry Fee From £175.00
What's included? Race Overview Race Schedule Race Highlights Run for Charity Kit List

Firelighter 2020

Date and Time 04/09/2020
Registration From 10am
Race starts 1pm Start Point Breakwater Country Park
Holyhead
Isle of Anglesey
North Wales
LL65 1YG Finish Point Amlwch Leisure Centre
Townybryn
Amlwch
Isle of Anglesey
LL68 9TH Route Distance: 35.7m (57.2km)
Elevation: c2,880ft (877m)

Race Terrain 90% trail - 10% road Time Limit 9 hours Number of Checkpoints 3 Navigation skills Required Medical Support Yes Course Marked Yes Entry Limit 150 UTMB points None

Entry Fee From £45.00
What's included? Race Overview Race Schedule Race Highlights Run for Charity Kit List

The Ring Of Fire

Love is A Burning Thing
And it Makes A Fiery Ring
Bound By Wild Desire
I Fell Into A Ring Of Fire

I Fell Into A Burning Ring Of Fire
I Went Down, Down, Down
And The Flames Went Higher

And It Burns, Burns, Burns
The Ring Of Fire
The Ring Of Fire
Johnny Cash

Aerial View

What do people say about us?

"Amazing event, thanks to all involved in organising and running the RoF. For my first ever ultra this was a baptism of fire.. Picked up an infection along the way in my left leg and foot. Met some amazing athletes and marshals and supporters. And even managed to raise funds and awareness for BCUK. Will I be back next year??? Watch this space!!!"
Past Ring O' Fire finisher

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