Always Aim High Events

Always Aim High Events

Spectacular events in amazing locations.

Runs, swims, duathlons & triathlons

Always Aim High is known for organising races in spectacular locations, showcasing the beautiful local landscapes of North Wales. Events include:

  • Running events - including the most beautiful half marathon in North Wales!
  • Triathlons & duathlons - including the toughest multi-terrain event in the UK, the Snowman
  • Swimming events - from the series awarded 'Event of the Year'

Events cater for all levels with unique challenges that support local economies and communities.

Events in 2025/26

Choose your challenge in an amazing location!

The most beautiful half marathon in North Wales! Flanked by breathtaking views of Eryri (Snowdonia), the beauty and uniqueness of this event is what draws people from all over the UK!
  • Sun 1 Mar 2026
  • £9.99-£49.99
Anglesey, Isle of Anglesey, UK

Jones o Gymru Anglesey Half Marathon and 10K

The most beautiful half marathon in North Wales! Flanked by breathtaking views of Eryri (Snowdonia), the beauty and uniqueness of this event is what draws people from all over the UK!

  • Fun run
  • 10K run
  • Half marathon
A breathtaking mountain challenge through Snowdonia’s rugged heart — climb steep ridges, conquer iconic peaks and soak up awe-inspiring views across lakes, valleys and the dramatic Ogwen range.
  • Sun 12 Apr 2026
  • £37.99-£79.99
Betws-y-Coed, Clwyd, UK

Ogwen | Yr Helgi Du

A breathtaking mountain challenge through Snowdonia’s rugged heart — climb steep ridges, conquer iconic peaks and soak up awe-inspiring views across lakes, valleys and the dramatic Ogwen range.

  • Trail run 3
The most iconic multi-sport adventure race in Wales, combining a lake swim, brutal mountain climbs and a demanding run through Snowdonia’s dramatic, awe-inspiring landscape.
  • Sun 14 Jun 2026
  • £85.99-£449.99
Caernarfon, Gwynedd, UK

Slateman Triathlon & Duathlon

The most iconic multi-sport adventure race in Wales, combining a lake swim, brutal mountain climbs and a demanding run through Snowdonia’s dramatic, awe-inspiring landscape.

  • Sprint triathlon
  • Olympic triathlon
  • Half Ironman
  • Ironman
  • Standard duathlon
Race the North Wales coast in a spectacular multi-sport challenge, combining sea air, closed roads and iconic scenery in a fast, friendly triathlon and duathlon setting.
  • Sun 28 Jun 2026
  • £94.99-£141.99
Llandudno, Clwyd, UK

Wild Horse Brewing Co. Llandudno Triathlon & Duathlon

Race the North Wales coast in a spectacular multi-sport challenge, combining sea air, closed roads and iconic scenery in a fast, friendly triathlon and duathlon setting.

  • Sprint triathlon
  • Olympic triathlon
  • Standard duathlon
Your chance to take on one of the UK’s most demanding and spectacular trail races, set deep in the heart of Eryri (Snowdonia) National Park, offering a true mountain challenge.
  • Sat 11 - Sun 12 Jul 2026
  • £31.99-£319.99
  • Early bird
Caernarfon, Gwynedd, UK

Snowdonia Trail Marathon Eryri Events

Your chance to take on one of the UK’s most demanding and spectacular trail races, set deep in the heart of Eryri (Snowdonia) National Park, offering a true mountain challenge.

Early bird on now

  • 10K run
  • Half marathon
  • Marathon
  • Ultra run 2
Awarded the Event of the Year (2021) in the Welsh Triathlon Awards, The Snowman is well known as the toughest multi-terrain triathlon and duathlon in the UK. Not for the faint-hearted.
  • Sun 26 Jul 2026
  • £42.99-£259.99
Betws-y-Coed, Clwyd, UK

Snowman Triathlon, Duathlon and Swims

Awarded the Event of the Year (2021) in the Welsh Triathlon Awards, The Snowman is well known as the toughest multi-terrain triathlon and duathlon in the UK. Not for the faint-hearted.

  • Sprint triathlon
  • Olympic triathlon
  • Half Ironman
  • Sprint duathlon
  • Lake swim 2
Boasting possibly the most beautiful coastline in the whole of the UK, this cycle sportive takes you around the beautiful island of Anglesey. Clubs, families, charity riders - all are welcome.
  • Sun 23 Aug 2026
  • £6.49-£54.99
Holyhead, Isle of Anglesey, UK

Tour de Môn

Boasting possibly the most beautiful coastline in the whole of the UK, this cycle sportive takes you around the beautiful island of Anglesey. Clubs, families, charity riders - all are welcome.

  • Sportive 4
Start with a water swim in beautiful Llyn Tegid against a mountain backdrop, then push through scenic bike and run routes on fully closed roads around Bala, North Wales.
  • Sun 6 Sep 2026
  • £98.99-£259.99
Bala, Gwynedd, UK

Triathlon Y Bala

Start with a water swim in beautiful Llyn Tegid against a mountain backdrop, then push through scenic bike and run routes on fully closed roads around Bala, North Wales.

  • Sprint triathlon
  • Olympic triathlon
  • Half Ironman
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