- Sun 12 Apr 2026
08:30
Age 17 & over
£53.99
- 25 km trail running + 1186 m ascent
Event overview
Take in the most spectacular views in Eryri's Ogwen Valley. With three distances available, covering some of the highest mountains in England and Wales as part of this imposing skyline, the Ogwen | Yr Helgi Du races include epic trails and technical terrain; they're truly mountain races.
What an incredible race! From start to finish, everything about the event was just spot-on. The course took us through some of the most breathtaking scenery I've ever seen during a race.
The Carneddau are the Front Range of the Eryri (Snowdonia) mountains, rising from the North Wales coast to form the second-highest mountains in the whole of England and Wales, with Carnedd Llywelyn being just 21m lower than its more famous cousin, Yr Wyddfa (Snowdon).
Highlights
- Starts and finishes in the spectacular Ogwen Valley
- Steep climbs onto the dramatic ridge of Y Braich
- Traverse the rocky, iconic summit of Yr Helgi Du
- Sweeping views across Llyn Ogwen and Tryfan
- Challenging technical terrain testing stamina and strength
- Fully marked route with expert safety support throughout
This race provides an accessible skyline race that will test the experienced but also provide enough support to those looking to take their mountain running to the next level!
This event is part of Ogwen | Yr Helgi Du.
Event photos
- Average fitness
- Event village
- Newcomers
- Spectators
- Traders at event
Kit list
A mandatory and recommended kit list is readily available.
Route
- Bone conducting headphones only
- Cut off time
- Food stations
- Hilly
- Marshals
- Mountainous
- Sweeper
- Water stations
- Way markers
- GPX available
- Cafe
- Mountains
- Music
- Paid parking
- Secure bag storage
- Toilets
Event HQ
Plas y Brenin - National Outdoor Centre
Capel Curig
Betws-y-Coed
Clwyd
LL24 0ET
UK
- Chip timing
- GPS tracking
- Memento
- Post-race meal
Included
Lively Event Village
Music, commentary, shopping, food, drink & toilets.
Epic marked trails
With Mountain Leader support on the course.
On course support
Friendly marshals, signage, energy stations and support vehicles.
Unique finisher mementos
Beautifully designed to reflect our event locations and local history.
Spectacular scenery
Epic Eryri Skyline and scenery.
Professional timing
Chip timing, and online results.
Optional extra
- Race photography
Prizes
- Overall Top 3*
- Senior 1st runner
- V40 1st runner
- V50 1st runner
- V60 1st runner
- V70 1st runner
- V80 1st runner
- All prizes must be collected on the day.
- If any runner places in Overall and Vet then a drop-down system will occur.
What an incredible race! From start to finish, everything about the event was just spot-on. The course took us through some of the most breathtaking scenery I've ever seen during a race. Soyeb, 2025
Sustainability
- Public transport links
- Trees not tees
- Age 17 & over
- Entries open
- Collect race pack
- Enter online
Your Final Instructions will be emailed to you at least 10 days before the event. These instructions include all the detailed information you will need about the event and your specific race including confirmed timings.
Entry fees
Entry fee
£53.99