Snowman Triathlon, Duathlon and Swims | Sprint Triathlon

GPX route

The route is displayed on the map above.

Introduction

Perfect for newcomers and seasoned racers alike, the Snowman Sprint Triathlon packs a punch.

A thrilling mix of open water swimming, mountain biking, and trail running, this race may be the shortest of the Snowman distances, but it’s far from easy. Swim beneath the mountain giants of Eryri, ride along stunning but challenging terrain, and finish with a scenic run through Dyffryn Ogwen. With breathtaking views at every turn, the Sprint is a bold introduction to the legendary Snowman experience.

Description

Begin with a swim in the fresh waters of Llynnau Mymbyr under the watchful eye of Yr Wyddfa (Snowdon). Exit the water and cross the wooden footbridge for the first time into transition.

The Sprint bike section flows out to Capel Curig before turning towards Llyn Ogwen and Bethesda, a town that grew around the slate quarry industry. After negotiating some quick winding bends down towards Bethesda you’ll turn left and start making your way back up the valley on the road known locally as the Roman road, a road which runs along the steep-sided glacial Nant Ffrancon valley. You’ll tackle a steep climb at the end before re-joining the main road at Llyn Ogwen. From here it’s a nice gentle open road all the way back to Plas y Brenin. This is an exceptionally stunning route, dwarfed in its entirety by two of Snowdonia’s mountain ranges; the Carneddau and the Glyderau.

Running shoes on, head back over the bridge. There is a reason that the Snowman Triathlon regularly gets called the toughest multi-terrain triathlon in the UK because the run includes a mountain, Moel Siabod which at 872 metres, is the highest peak in the Moelwynion mountain range. Sprint athletes don't need to reach the summit but it's still a tough 2.3km climb up beautiful rocky paths before you reach the turning point and run back down again. To finish, you must turn right and run through the forest, then back along the fire road towards the lake. The finish line framing Wales' most famous peak, Yr Wyddfa awaits.

Cut off time

In the interest of athlete safety and the safety of our volunteers on the course, there will be strict cut-off times in place.

• You have a total of 35 minutes to complete your swim and exit transition.
• You have a total of 1 hour and 50 minutes to complete your bike and exit transition.
• You have a total of 1 hour and 55 minutes to complete your run.

Event HQ

Plas y Brenin - National Outdoor Centre
Capel Curig
Betws-y-Coed
Clwyd
LL24 0ET
UK

Included

• Lively Event Village

  Music, commentary, shopping, food, chill-out zones.

• Family friendly vibes

  Family finishes and plenty to see and do.

• On course support

  Brilliant marshals, signage, and pick up vehicles.

• Unique finisher mementos

  Collect the second part of the famous Adventure Championships series.

• Spectacular scenery

  Eryri's awe-inspiring scenery is the backdrop to your race.

• Professional timing

  Chip timing, and live online results.

Optional extra

• Race photography

You will need

If you are not already a member of British Triathlon, you will need:

• British Triathlon Federation Race Pass - £8

Prizes

Individual

• Overall - Top 3
• Junior U20 - Top 1
• Senior 20 - Top 1
• Senior 30 - Top 1
• Vet 40 - Top 1
• Vet 50 - Top 1
• Vet 60 - Top 1
• Vet 70 - Top 1

Teams

• 1st Team

A very well organised event - I compete in triathlons all around the UK and I genuinely mean that your events are amongst the best around. Superb staff and volunteers on the day, great information prior to the event, a good race day pack and a fantastic course. 2022 Participant

Entry fees