International Snowdon Race

Description:

RACE #4 of the 2019 WMRA Mountain Running World Cup – 20 July – Snowdon International Mountain Race WALES, Llanberis 15,5km (995 m+ and 995 m-) on a loop course.

On leaving the starting area, follow the A4086 towards Capel Curig and turn right opposite the Royal Victoria Hotel. Continue over the cattle grid and up the tarmac road and then join the main Llanberis to Snowdon footpath.

Follow the well defined path under the Half Way and Clogwyn bridges and continue to the summit of Snowdon Mountain. Take extra care when running near the railway line. Follow the in-and-out system to the summit and ensure that your number is recorded and make sure you cross over the electronic timing mat.

Follow the same route back to Llanberis, taking extra care when crossing the main road by the Royal Victoria Hotel and along the main road to the finish line. Retiring competitors must report to the nearest Marshal and at the finish.

Length: 15.35km (7.16km ascent, 7.19km descent, 1km flat)
Elevation: 994m
Ascent Grade: 13.4% (max 32%)

IT IS A REQUIRMENT THAT YOU HAVE MOUNTAIN RUNNING EXPERIENCE OR/AND COMPETED IN A MOUNTAIN RACE.

00.01am 1st March – On-line entries OPEN for runners who have previously run Snowdon (past runners within 5 years) Max x 250 entries. * So it will be 00:01am night of Feb 28th *

00.01am 15th March – On-line RE-OPENS for all runners (new and past runners) for those who meet the criteria. It will shut automatically when the race limit is reached x 600. * So it will be 00:01am Thursday night March 14th *

The race has a NO REFUND POLICY, however name/details changes are permitted up to 21st June, 2019. By contacting the Entries Secertary. After this date NO changes are possible.

This is the best practice systems we use, Snowdon Race is not a FUN RUN . We have to make it clear that you MUST gain experience on the mountain and compete in race. Fittness, mentally and physically is essential.

ALL ON-LINE ENTRIES WILL BE CHECKED FOR VERIFICATION.