IMRGlobal Wales presents:
Castle Poker Challenge 2026
April 24th – 26th
Across Wales
Get ready for a weekend of epic scenery, ancient castles, and unforgettable riding.
IMRGlobal Wales invites you to our first official event – a unique Castle Poker Run, where the roads are legendary, and the history is built in stone.
A three-day, self-guided riding challenge across Wales, combining iconic castles, incredible roads, and a tactical points-based game, designed to be as relaxed or as competitive as you choose.
How the Challenge Works
- Riders will receive points for every castle visited.
- Each castle carries a specific point value.
- Point values will be given at the start of the event.
- Strategy, distance, timing, and planning all come into play.
- There will be bonus points available !!
Solo Motorcycle rider and pillion Challenge
Individual points tally
Eligible for:
- Saturday prize
- Sunday prize
- Overall weekend prize
Group Challenge
Groups of 5 motorcycles or more.
Points collected as a group.
Eligible for:
- Saturday prize
- Sunday prize
- Overall weekend prize
Photo Verification
Photos must show:
- The castle
- Motorcycle(s)
and verification of the date (how you do this is up to you)
Group entries must include all bikes in the same image.
Photo submission instructions will be given at the start.
Meet-Up to kick off the challenge:
To bring everyone together there will be an informal meet-up on the Friday at 7pm, and a formal meet-up on the Saturday at 9am in the car park at the rear of The Elan Hotel, West Street, Rhayader LD6 5AF. Rhayader is pretty central, and a great starting point.
You will be given the point scoring system, then you can work out a plan of attack.
From here you will decide which castles and in what order you will visit them. Will you go North? South? There is no way to visit all the castles on the list in 2 days, let alone 2 (In our opinion), so plan to gain points, or plan to see specific castles and hope your point values work to win!
*Bonus points info will be given in the car park*
With castles spread across Wales:
- Some riders may stay in one base.
- Others may move accommodation.
- Groups and solo riders can plan freely.
Rhayader is located in a beautiful part of Wales, so even if you’re only doing the Staurday and Sunday, consider arriving on the Friday and make it a long weekend. I’m sure both the Friday and Saturday nights will be great fun after a long day on the bike!!
Click on the ‘Contact us about this’ button below to register your interest.
What This Event Is
Self-guided riding challenge.
Inclusive and rider community-focused.
Ride at your own pace.
Tactical if you want it to be.
What it is not
Not a race.
No escorted rides.
No unsafe riding encouraged.
Riders are responsible for their own riding, routes, accommodation, and safety.
Accommodation suggestions:
Lion Royal Hotel, Rhayader LD6 5AB
01597 810202
Web: https://www.severnarms.co.uk/
Lamb & Flag, North Street, Rhayader LD6 5BT
Tel: 01597 810819
Web: https://www.croesogrwp.com/lambandflag
The Elan Hotel, West Street, Rhayader LD6 5AF
Tel: 01597 811208
Web: https://the-elan-hotel.com.es/
Initial castle list:
Skenfrith, Abergavenny NP7 8UH
Raglan, Castle Rd, Raglan, Usk NP15 2DS
Chepstow, Bridge St, Chepstow NP16 5EY
Caldicot, Church Rd, Caldicot NP26 4HU
Caerphilly, Castle St, Caerphilly CF83 1JD
Cardiff, Castle St, Cardiff CF10 3RB
Ogmore, 8 Crompton Way, Bridgend CF32 0QP
Kidwelly, Castle Rd, Kidwelly SA17 5BQ
Camarthen, Castle Hill, Carmarthen SA31 1AD
Laugharne, King St, Laugharne, Carmarthen SA33 4SA
Carew, Castle Ln, Carew, Tenby SA70 8SL
Pembroke, Castle Terrace, Pembroke SA71 4LA
St Davids, The Close, St Davids, Haverfordwest SA62 6PE
Aberystwyth, Aberystwyth SY23 1DZ
Harlech, Harlech LL46 2YH
Cricieth, Castle St, Criccieth LL52 0DP
Caernarfon, Castle Ditch, Caernarfon LL55 2AY
Penrhyn, Bangor LL57 4HT
Beaumaris, Castle St, Beaumaris LL58 8AP
Conwy, Rose Hill St, Conwy LL32 8AY
Gwrych, Tan-Y-Gopa Rd, Abergele LL22 8ET
Chirk, Chirk Castle LL14 5AF
Powys, Powis Castle, Welshpool SY21 8RF
Llandovery, Castle St, Llandovery SA20 0AN
