Welsh Three Peaks

Challenge description

The Welsh Three Peaks ultra is a non stop race of approx 150 miles. Starting early in the shadow of Caenaerfon Castle, runners will make their way to the base of Snowdon and summit, dropping down towards Barmouth.
They will cross the famous Barmouth Bridge and make their way to Dolgellau following the Lon Las route.

After climbing out of Dolgellau they will do an out and back circular route of the beautiful second peak, Cadir Idris then on towards Machynlleth and another big climb out towards Rhayader. A final valley run towards Brecon before climbing up and over the third peak Pen Y Fan and dropping down to finish at Merthyr.

The route will be off road for the climbs with roads and cycle path (Lon Las cycle route) for the rest.

Date

21-22 (23) September 2024

Price

£210

Challenge description

Date

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Enter Welsh 3 Peaks

Enter Welsh Three Peaks

You must have completed at least one 100 miler as a qualifier. Please only apply and make payment if you meet the required pre-requiste (entries can be rejected and refunded at the RD's discretion).

CANCELLED

No refunds, transfers, or deferrals.

Questions? Contact us

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Registration information

Welsh Three Peaks will start on Saturday 21st September 2024 at 5am from Caenaerfon Castle car park.. The distance must be completed within 46 hours (Monday 23rd September, 3am).

What's included

Several basic exposed checkpoints with water and snacks (and a couple of indoor CPs)
Small/medium drop bag at approx 50 and 100 miles.
Track Trail tracker.
GPX route guide (however, you MUST carry back up maps).
Baggage transport.
Bespoke finishers medal.

Kit requirements

You must carry:

Mountain kit (TBA).
Hi Viz at all times.
Charged phone.
Front and rear lighting.
Capacity for carrying water/emergency food/emergency bivvy bag.

Rules

The time limit for the race will be 46 hours
No sticks will be allowed.
No support crews.
No pacers.
No headphones.
You must have a DNF strategy. We will try to help you get to the nearest public transport.

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