Moel Famau Walking Marathon
Sat 21 Mar 2026 Ruthin, Clwyd, UK

Moel Famau Walking Marathon

Welcome to the Moel Famau Walking Marathon! The magical distance of 26.2 miles on the region's most popular hill - providing a marathon event that is achievable for all hill walkers.

  • Sat 21 Mar 2026
Ruthin, Ruthin
Moel Famau Walking Marathon

07:00

Age 18 & over

£39.50

  • 26.2 miles walking

Event overview

Take on the full marathon distance of 26.2 miles on one of the region’s most popular hills. This fully guided walking marathon is designed to be achievable for all hill walkers, while exploring every corner of the Moel Famau area.

It’s also an ideal event if you’re training for your first ultra, giving you valuable hill miles in a supportive, well-structured setting.

Highlights

  • A fully guided experience

    Every group is led by professional Mountain Leaders, so there’s no navigation stress at all. You simply focus on walking, pacing yourself, and enjoying the views.

  • The route and support

    The 42.2km route is definitely hilly, with nearly 2,000m of ascent. Along the way you’ll benefit from regular support, including water stations at 10km and 31km; event HQ at halfway (21km) with toilets, feed station, access to your bag drop and spare supplies, and water roughly every 10km.

  • Event-day atmosphere

    This is a proper event experience, not just a walk, with: a start and finish line; a busy, welcoming event HQ on the slopes of Moel Famau; start in your chosen time group, selected during registration; a warm welcome back with your medal, a certificate and big congratulations after completing the marathon. Even if you know Moel Famau well, the route is designed to take you to places you may not have visited before.

  • Why take part?

    Set yourself a motivating goal for spring. This event is perfect for staying active through the winter months, building fitness and confidence, and starting the year on a positive, focused note.

  • Average fitness
  • Beginner-friendly
  • Event village

Wave 1

12-hour completion

  • 06:15–06:45 | Registration
  • 07:00 | Start
  • 19:00 | Approximate finish

Pace: Steady, consistent walking speed with fairly frequent rest stops.

Wave 2

10-hour completion

  • 07:15–07:45 | Registration
  • 08:00 | Start
  • 18:00 | Approximate finish

Pace: Fairly brisk walking speed with several rest stops.

Wave 3

8-hour completion

  • 08:15–08:45 | Registration
  • 09:00 | Start 1
  • 7:00 | Approximate finish

Pace: Brisk walking speed requiring a good level of hill fitness. This is still a walk, with a few brief rest and refuelling stops.

  • First aid
  • Food stations
  • Hilly
  • Toilets
  • Water stations
  • Wave start

Map


  • Paid parking
  • Secure bag storage
  • Toilets

Event HQ

Ruthin
Ruthin
Clwyd
LL15
UK

  • Certificate
  • Medal

Included

  • Private event HQ
  • Toilets
  • Bag drop
  • Feed station
  • On-site parking (small additional cost)
  • Professional Mountain Leaders with every group
  • Event medal and completion certificate
  • First Aid provision
  • A friendly, welcoming event-day atmosphere

  • Age 18 & over
  • Entries open
  • Enter online
  • Event merch available

Entry fees

Entry fee

£39.50

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