Walk, Jog or Run it!

When: 19 - 20 July 2025

A challenge event you can take on at your pace. The Brand New Gower Peninsula Challenge invites you to walk, jog or run a distance of your choice, along a signed route, with free food and drink at regular rest stops, plus support including medics, marshals and massage. Get the ‘Ultra Challenge’ support & hospitality all the way – helping you to push yourself further and achieve something really special for Sands.

This is a new Ultra Challenge for 2025, set in the stunning Gower Peninsula – the UK’s first Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and famous for its golden beaches, limestone cliffs, wild moors, ridges, and woodlands. Our basecamp is in the grounds of the historic Penrice Castle, with weekend camping options – and the 100km challenge is a figure of 8 route made up of west & east loops which take in the best of the Peninsula, its history, and its varied and unique landscape. It will test spirit & determination but is totally achievable with good preparation and the Ultra Challenge support! With 50km, marathon, 25km, and 10K challenge option as well, and a bar & entertainment at basecamp – this event will be the highlight the season!

You may have to dig deep at times, you’ll meet new friends along the way, and the journey will be unforgettable! As you cross the finish line, you’ll get a big welcome from the cheer squad, a glass of fizz, t-shirt, and a special medal to celebrate your achievement.

As Sands are an official partner on this event, you get a 25% discount on the ‘Full Sponsorship’ registration fee when signing up to support us.

✓ Sign up from £10
✓ Inclusive & fun event with a great atmosphere and camaraderie
✓ Choose your distance, including 25km, 50km, 100km PLUS a 10 mile option
✓ Walk, jog, or run – it’s your challenge, your way!
✓ A fully signed route, with a team of ‘Trekmasters’ out on the trail with you
✓ Regular covered rest stops, with free food & drink, massages and medics
✓ An epic finish line moment, with a glass of fizz, medal and t-shirt
✓ Camping, transfer and parking options to make getting there & away easy
✓ Full fundraising support, and a choice of fundraising options

Sign Up Options 

Get 25% off registration fee when you signup full sponsorship for Sands.

100km Challenge

Charity Sponsorship Reg Fee: £50, Minimum Sponsorship: £575

Mixed Funding Reg Fee: £110, Minimum Sponsorship: £330

Own Place Reg Fee: £199. 

75km Challenge 

Charity Sponsorship Reg Fee: £45, Minimum Sponsorship: £475

Mixed Funding Reg Fee: £90, Minimum Sponsorship: £270

Own Place Reg Fee: £169. 

50km Challenge 

Charity Sponsorship Reg Fee: £40, Minimum Sponsorship: £375

Mixed Funding Reg Fee: £75, Minimum Sponsorship: £270

Own Place Reg Fee: £139. 

25km Challenge

Charity Sponsorship Reg Fee: £30, Minimum Sponsorship: £275

Mixed Funding Reg Fee: £50, Minimum Sponsorship: £150

Own Place Reg Fee: £89. 

10 mile Challenge

Charity Sponsorship Reg Fee: £20, Minimum Sponsorship: £100

Mixed Funding Reg Fee: £22.50, Minimum Sponsorship: £70

Own Place Reg Fee: £39. 

Charity Sponsorship or Mixed Funding option will need to raise at least 50% of their minimum sponsorship target 4 weeks before the Gower Peninsula Ultra Challenge goes ahead, to secure their entry.

As part of Team Sands you'll receive 

• Warm Sands welcome with fundraising ideas and training tips.
• Supportive team emails to help you reach your fundraising goals.
• A free Sands technical t-shirt.
• Once in a lifetime experience which will help save babies' lives and support anyone affected by the death of a baby. 

Sands want to ensure that everyone affected by the loss of a baby gets the support they need and deserve when facing the toughest of time.  We want to campaign for change and support research so that fewer babies die and so that fewer families experience the pain of losing a baby.

We all know someone who has lost a baby. So please join Team Sands and help us continue to be there for them. 

''It was an incredible day and an epic challenge. I am so proud to have raised money for Sands and I hope it goes someway to helping families in a way that I was helped.'' 

Sands Ultra Challenge Participant, 2024
 

Through taking on this atmospheric challenges, you will raise much needed funds to help us save babies' lives and support bereaved families. Thank you. 

If you have any questions, simply get in touch with us by emailing teamsands@sands.org.uk or calling 020 3897 6092