How far is the Heart of Wales Line Trail Race (HOWL)?

The Heart of Wales Line Trail Race (HOWL) offers 3 distances: HOWL50 (80.5 km / 50.0 miles), HOWL26 (41.8 km / 26.0 miles), HOWL16 (25.8 km / 16.0 miles).

How much climbing is in the Heart of Wales Line Trail Race (HOWL)?

The HOWL50 has 2,280 m of ascent. The HOWL26 has 1,171 m of ascent. The HOWL16 has 693 m of ascent.

What are the cut-offs for the Heart of Wales Line Trail Race (HOWL)?

Overall time limits — HOWL50: 24h, HOWL26: 12h, HOWL16: 6h.

When is the next Heart of Wales Line Trail Race (HOWL)?

Sat, 29 May 2027, 09:00. Not open yet.

Andali Events Heart of Wales Line Trail Race (HOWL)

Lakeside Cafe, Princes Ave, Llandrindod WellsSat, 29 May 2027

New 2027 point-to-point on the Heart of Wales Line Trail to Craven Arms

Distance	Ascent	Per km
80.5 km HOWL50	2,280 m	28 m
41.8 km HOWL26	1,171 m	28 m
25.8 km HOWL16	693 m	27 m

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24h cut-off, which needs 17:54/km

starts 09:00

What you’re in for

A new race in May 2027 on the Heart of Wales Line Trail, a waymarked path between stations on the railway. All three distances finish at the Shropshire Hills Discovery Centre in Craven Arms. HOWL50 starts at Llandrindod Wells, HOWL26 at Knucklas and HOWL16 at Bucknell. Runners are encouraged to park at the finish and take the train to their start. The route mixes lanes, tracks, footpaths and permissive paths through rolling border country, with 693m to 2,280m of climbing. HOWL50 and HOWL26 start at 9:00 and HOWL16 at 10:30. The cut-offs are 24, 12 and 6 hours. Bags are carried to the finish.

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Sat, 29 May 2027 · Not open yet · £55–£95

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Common questions

: The Heart of Wales Line Trail Race (HOWL) offers 3 distances: HOWL50 (80.5 km / 50.0 miles), HOWL26 (41.8 km / 26.0 miles), HOWL16 (25.8 km / 16.0 miles).
: The HOWL50 has 2,280 m of ascent. The HOWL26 has 1,171 m of ascent. The HOWL16 has 693 m of ascent.
: Not graded yet. A TRP grade is worked out from distance and climb measured off the course file, and there isn't one for the Heart of Wales Line Trail Race (HOWL) yet.
: We haven't confirmed the marking on the Heart of Wales Line Trail Race (HOWL) with Andali Events. Check their race information before you enter rather than assuming it either way.
: We don't hold a compulsory kit list for the Heart of Wales Line Trail Race (HOWL). Andali Events confirm mandatory kit in their race information, usually in the final instructions.
: Overall time limits — HOWL50: 24h, HOWL26: 12h, HOWL16: 6h.
: We don't hold a checkpoint list for the Heart of Wales Line Trail Race (HOWL). What's on the table varies a lot between races, so check the Andali Events race information rather than turning up expecting food.
: Not yet — we don't hold a course file for the Heart of Wales Line Trail Race (HOWL). Some organisers only send the GPX to entrants. If we get one, it goes up free, with no sign-up.
: Sat, 29 May 2027, 09:00. Not open yet.