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Man v Horse Peak-Ridge Endurance Showdown

Race the same Welsh mountain course as the horses and see if pacing and terrain judgment can still beat them on the day.

Dates

Flexible dates

Location

Llanwrtyd Wells, United Kingdom

Budget

Est. $9,000+

Difficulty

legendary

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Highlights

  • 22-mile marathon pitting runners against horse-and-rider teams.
  • Inspired by a 1980 pub bet.
  • Human has beaten horses only twice (2004 and 2007).
  • Course includes steep climbs, river crossings, moorland.
  • Attracts elite trail runners alongside recreational participants.

Planning Steps

  1. Register through Green Events. Second Saturday of June.
  2. Enter as runner or horse-and-rider team.
  3. Train for a hilly 22-mile trail marathon.
  4. Arrive day before for registration.
  5. Start alongside horses from town center.
Pro tip

Humans who beat horses did so on hot days when horses overheated. Consistent uphill pacing is your weapon.

Stories from the community

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Trust & source

Official source
Source

Green Events

Source link

https://www.green-events.co.uk/man-v-horse

Domain

green-events.co.uk

Source date

2026-06-13

Verified

2026-03-11T01:41:51.721+00:00

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Date status

Confirmed