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 2026

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
  • £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
  • Families
  • Carbon offset
  • Recycling
  • Beginner-friendly
  • Plastic bottle free
  • Music
  • Event village
  • Rural
  • Free venue entry
  • Sustainability policy
  • Public transport links
  • Plastic-free event
  • Age 5 & over
  • Runs
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
  • £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
  • Trees not tees
  • Beginner-friendly
  • Music
  • Event village
  • Mountains
  • Public transport links
  • Age 17 & over
  • Runs
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
  • £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
  • Carbon offset
  • Recycling
  • Beginner-friendly
  • Plastic bottle free
  • Dogs allowed at venue
  • Music
  • Event village
  • Rural
  • Mountains
  • Free venue entry
  • Sustainability policy
  • Public transport links
  • Age 17 & over
  • Events
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
  • £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
  • Beginner-friendly
  • Music
  • Event village
  • Age 15 & over
  • 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.
  • Sat 11 - Sun 12 Jul
  • £31.99-£319.99
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.

  • 10K run
  • Half marathon
  • Marathon
  • Ultra run 2
  • Families
  • Recycling
  • Beginner-friendly
  • Plastic bottle free
  • Dogs allowed at venue
  • Music
  • Event village
  • Event expo
  • Mountains
  • Free venue entry
  • Sustainability policy
  • Public transport links
  • Plastic-free event
  • Age 17 & over
  • Runs
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
  • £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
  • Beginner-friendly
  • Music
  • Event village
  • Age 17 & over
  • Events
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
  • £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
  • Families
  • Beginner-friendly
  • Music
  • Event village
  • All ages
  • Bike rides
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
  • £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
  • Carbon offset
  • Recycling
  • Beginner-friendly
  • Plastic bottle free
  • Dogs allowed at venue
  • Music
  • Event village
  • Rural
  • Mountains
  • Free venue entry
  • Sustainability policy
  • Age 15 & over
  • Triathlons
An unforgettable adventure triathlon, The Sandman has been described as one of the most beautiful and thrilling multi-terrain races in the UK, offering a unique experience for athletes of all levels.
  • Sun 27 Sep
  • £76.99-£259.99
Llanfairpwllgwyngyll, Isle of Anglesey, UK

Superfeet Sandman Triathlon and Duathlon

An unforgettable adventure triathlon, The Sandman has been described as one of the most beautiful and thrilling multi-terrain races in the UK, offering a unique experience for athletes of all levels.

  • Sprint triathlon
  • Olympic triathlon
  • Half Ironman
  • Sprint duathlon
  • Families
  • Trees not tees
  • Recycling
  • Beginner-friendly
  • Plastic bottle free
  • Music
  • Event village
  • Event expo
  • Rural
  • Coast
  • Free venue entry
  • Sustainability policy
  • Public transport links
  • Plastic-free event
  • Age 15 & over
  • Events
Anglesey's most beautiful trail race, set in the stunning surroundings of Newborough Forest and Traeth Llanddwyn, which once hosted the Commonwealth Mountain and Ultra Distance Running Championships.
  • Sun 1 Nov
  • £28.99-£51.99
Llanfairpwllgwyngyll, Isle of Anglesey, UK

Anglesey Trail Half Marathon & 10K

Anglesey's most beautiful trail race, set in the stunning surroundings of Newborough Forest and Traeth Llanddwyn, which once hosted the Commonwealth Mountain and Ultra Distance Running Championships.

  • 10K run
  • Half marathon
  • Beginner-friendly
  • Music
  • Event village
  • Age 17 & over
  • Runs
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