Reflections of Everest Marathons – an Evening with Tim Watson & Paul Hodges
Moel Siabod Cafe A.5, Capel Curig, Betws y Coed, Conwy, United KingdomJoin Tim & Paul as they reflect on their two different Everest Marathons & their experiences in Nepal. Tim ran the Tenzing Hillary Marathon some years ago setting a record in his age group whilst Paul more recently ran the Original Everest Marathon in 2019. Plus there will also be the premiere of John & Marion's film 'Reach Out for Nepal' 2021' covering Paul's 7 Marathons in 7 Days. Tickets reserved in advance either by …
Ras y Mynydd
Memorial Hall Mynydd Llandegai, Bangor, Gwynedd, United KingdomEntry on the night only, includes refreshments but no safety pins. An easy introduction to the world of fell running on a route that circles Moel y Ci. Junior's race at 6:00 pm.
Tryfan Downhill Dash
Car Park A.5 Llyn Ogwen, Capel Curig, Conwy, United KingdomNot for the feint hearted or the intelligent so if you are either just turn up to watch the daredevils descend from Tryfan's summit to the A.5, the record is an amazing 8 minutes. Register in the car park at the race finish from 12:00 pm, entry £1 on the day with all monies going a little bit worryingly to Ogwen Valley Mountain Rescue, you do not need much up top to understand why!
Ras Cnicht
Croesor Porthmadog, Gwynedd, United KingdomShort sharp fell race traditionally held during the August Bank Holiday. Great little race with the promise of a dip in the pool at the finish. Entry on the day, please park in the specially opened race car park field & not the Snowdonia National Park car park. 7.2K with 564 metres of ascent, the top section being a grade 1 scramble.
Gladstone 9 Fell Race
Gladstone Hotel Dwygyfylchi, Conwy, Conwy, United KingdomClassic fell race over the northern hills of Snowdonia, 14.5K with 855 metres of ascent. Entry £7.00 on line at www.fabian4.co.uk. or £9.00 on the day. NB. Please do not park in the Pub car park.
North Wales Junior Championships
Summit Cafe Great Orme, Llandudno, Conwy, United KingdomFirst race 12:00 noon, pre-entry preferred, registration opens from 10:00 am.
Elidir Fawr Fell Race
Vynol Arms Nant Peris, Gwynedd, United KingdomHeld the same day as the Nant Peris Festival, 8K with 853 metres of ascent, brutal early climb rewarding with a fine traverse before at times a technical descent. Entry on the day, registration opens at 12:30.
Trailfest 2019
Porthmadog , United KingdomWith entry including a train ride on the Ffestiniog Mountain Railway to the start point at Tanygrisiau runners then run on a variety of trails, forest tracks & a bit of tarmac back down to Porthmadog with a long finishing straight down the cob. Spectacular views of the Rhinogs & Tremadog Bay along the way. At approximately 17 miles & with more ascent then you'd expect on a 'downhill' leaning route this is a tough …
An Evening with Nicky Spinks
The Moel Siabod Cafe A.5, Capel Curig, Betws y Coed, Dolgellau, Conwy, United KingdomIn conjunction with Inov 8, The Climbers Shop & Joe Brown Shops we are delighted to be hosting this very exciting event at our café this Autumn. Nicky will be talking about her incredible triple double classic mountain rounds, The Bob Graham Round, The Ramsey Round & The Paddy Buckley Round. As we were lucky enough to see Nicky at the café both before & after her Paddy Buckley Round this feels especially exciting & …
Tour de Llyn Llydaw
Pen y Pass Youth Hostel GR 647556, Gwynedd, United KingdomTraditional New Year's Day fell race around Snowdon's Llyn Llydaw, guaranteed to blow those hangover blues away, 8K with 181 metres of ascent. Entry on the Day. Competitors start individually or in small groups so essentially you are racing against the clock. Also short course/junior's race (Over 12 - 1.8 Miles with 300ft of ascent).