International Snowdon Race

Description:

The race starts and finish 2.00pm on the field same location as last year. In the New Site on the field. We have askeed the County Council but it was a firm NO to move back. Due to the move last year, we as a race were financially hit, in the thousands, no spectators, no stalls in sports village.

The main  International Snowdon Race”, now it’s 48th year, is considered as one of the greatest in the world of mountain running, and attracts some of the best racers in Europe. For the 47 years its been organized by the local community and all voluntary members of the organization committee. That’s dedication for you. 2027 race will be the 50th anniversary celebration.

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.