Gwydra 113
Porthcawl Middle Distance
Countdown to race day
About
Thank you for joining the Gwydra 113 Priority Entry List.
Priority bookings will officially go live at 18:00 on Thursday 15th October 2026, giving you first access to the inaugural Gwydra 113 before entries are released more widely.
The first 50 places will be available at our lowest launch price of £150. Once those places are gone, the next pricing tier will automatically apply.
Taking place on Saturday 3rd July 2027, the Gwydra 113 is a middle distance triathlon centred around Porthcawl and the spectacular South Wales coastline.
Expect 113 kilometres of racing combining a sea swim, fast road cycling and a coastal half marathon.
1.9km Swim
A two-lap sea swim off Coney Beach, including an Aussie exit between laps to bring athletes straight through the heart of the spectator area.
90km Bike
A fast, rolling two lap course taking in Porthcawl, Ogmore by Sea, Southerndown and Llantwit Major, with partial road closures in place across sections of the route.
21.1km Run
A spectacular two lap coastal half marathon following the Wales Coast Path towards Rest Bay before returning to the heart of Porthcawl.
Your entry includes:
• Limited edition Gwydra 113 finisher T-shirt for entries received before 5th June 2027
• Finisher medal
• Chip timing
• Partial road closures
• Parking and secure bag drop
• Aid stations and finish line hydration
• Prizes
• Official event photography
And the weekend doesn’t finish when you cross the line.
After the race we’ll be continuing the celebrations with a Tour de France watch along at The Hi-Tide, Porthcawl.
Race Saturday. Tour Sunday.
Priority Entry opens at 18:00 on Thursday 15th October.
The first 50 places are £150 and we expect these to move quickly.
Rule the Three.
Where and when
Location
Porthcawl, UK
Start times
Saturday, 3 July 2027
6:30am race start