Trailhead Get Jerky Devil’s Staircase

Ultra Trail Race | 4th October 2025

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Can you outrun the Devil?

The Trailhead Get Jerky Devil’s Staircase Ultra Trail Race, has been set for the 4th October 2025.

50 km (31.5 miles) | Total ascent & descent of 1585m (5,200ft)

Location: The race starts and finishes in the centre of Llanwrtyd Wells, Powys, Mid Wales.

Distance: Approximately 50 km (31.5 miles), making it an ultra-trail race.

Elevation: It features a significant total ascent and descent of about 1585m (5,200ft).

The “Devil’s Staircase” Itself: This is an iconic, “hellishly steep” section of the route with a 25% gradient. It’s renowned in both running and cycling circles.

Terrain: The route is predominantly off-road, comprising a mixture of tarmac road, forest tracks, and farmland. It also includes two river crossings (fords).

Highlights of the Route: Runners will experience stunning landscapes, including:

• • The Irfon and Abergwesyn Valley
  • The Devil’s Staircase itself
  • Soar y Mynydd chapel (reputed to be the most remote chapel in Wales)
  • Llyn Brianne reservoir and dam
  • The 11th-century St David’s Church

Organisation: The race is organised by Green Events.

Support: The course is thoroughly marshalled and waymarked, with water points and two feed stations providing hot and cold drinks, bananas, biscuits, and sweets.

Finish Line Perks: Upon completion, runners receive a unique “devil” medal, and there’s Welsh cawl (a traditional Welsh soup) with a vegetarian alternative on offer. Prizes are awarded to the first three male and female runners.

Entry Fee: The entry fee is typically around £45.

Testing Qualities: The race is designed to test participants’ endurance and stamina.

Positive Feedback: Past runners have often commended the race for its superb organisation, friendly marshals, and the stunning beauty of the route.

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