Town to Tower 10K | Ruthin to Moel Famau Uphill Race
Sat 27 Sep 2025 Ruthin, Clwyd, UK

Town to Tower 10K | Ruthin to Moel Famau Uphill Race

Ruthin has recently been recognised as one of the best places to live in the UK. This is a cracking 10K route which takes you to the top of Moel Famau, the highest point of the Clwydian Hills.

  • Sat 27 Sep 2025
Ruthin, Ruthin

Town to Tower 10K | Ruthin to Moel Famau Uphill Race

10:45

Age 15 & over

£20.50

  • 10 km fell running + 550 m ascent
  • Enter online
  • Event village
  • Mountains
  • Newcomers
  • Rural

Event overview

Come and get involved in the first 'Town to Tower' race and enjoy this beautiful part of North Wales!

Ruthin has recently been recognised as one of the best places to live in the UK, and undoubtedly one of the reasons that this lovely Market Town has been recognised as such, is its location, sitting right beneath the beautiful Clwydian Hills, and its highest point - Moel Famau. 

This uphill only race is based right in the heart of the town. The route provides a varied and challenging way up to the Jubliee Tower and a unique finish line, at over 550m above sea level! The view will definitely be worth it. Runners of all abilities are invited to come along and take part - whether you'll find yourself walking a lot of the course, or whether you'll be competing at the sharp end as an experienced hill runner!

After finishing, a short walk of 25-35 minutes takes you back to Bwlch Penbarras, your well-earned medal and transportation home. There will be an option to purchase a bus ticket upon entering the event, to take you back to Ruthin and your vehicle, if you wish.

Event photos

  • All fitness levels
  • Event village
  • Newcomers

Timetable

  • 09:45am to 10:30 | Event registration
  • 10:35am | Race briefing
  • 10:45 | Race start
  • 11:45 - Bwlch Penbarras (5km) cut off time

  • Mountains
  • Rural

Event HQ

Ruthin
Ruthin
Clwyd
LL15
UK

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  • Cut off time
  • Return transport
  • GPX available

GPX route

The route is displayed on the map above.

Map

map

Cut off

11:45 | 5km cut off time at Bwlch Penbarras

  • Medal

Optional extra

  • Return coach ticket £12

  • Age 15 & over
  • Entries open
  • Enter online

Entry fees

Entry fee

£20.50

Challenging but worth it. Thoroughly enjoyed the Race. Well organised and the route well laid out. Only issue was the lift back to Ruthin - I didn't realise you needed to book transport. Apart from that it was excellent. Paul R

Very enjoyable & friendly event. Richard T

Loved it. Jane C

Outstanding scenic trail run. Very hilly in two parts but worth while for the views once at the top/finish. Melissa G

Really enjoyed this race, will do it next year but follow the signs! Amir K

Enjoyable race, first half doesn’t give a hint about the second more varied second half. I answered “maybe” to suitable for beginner because unless they have done some hill preparation then the answer would be no. Noel S

Lovely run with a killer finish - I’d do it again but not just yet. Well organised, lovely marshals, tough but great route, varied terrain (lanes, trails, fields, streams, hills and … the gulley to finish) Jo M

Tough! A really tough race! I'm sure once the joints stop aching I'll have enjoyed it! Colin D