New date, new course, new time, new organiser.
In 2026 the race will be on Easter Sunday. The route will be a little longer and it'll start at 11:00 am.
The route starts and finishes as before but instead of turning back at the Cairn on the col between Pen Tir and Mynydd Llangors, it heads south west towards Cefn Moel on a small contouring path. At the junction with the main path it then heads north and all the way up to the Ffynnion Oer trig. We then descend east all the way back to the cairn and return the same way. There is some route choice on the descent to the road as usual.
There will also be a maprun set up for the route which will enable runners to record their recce's in a table and also give people the chance to compete with their rivals on specific segments of the route. Eg. climb to stones from start, climb to trig, descent from stones etc.
Please car share if possible.
The race is insured by the WFRA and therefore competitors are subject to the WFRA safety requirements for fell races and rules for competition. The weather can be a challenge and also differ from the start to the top. Competitors should arrive at races prepared to wear/carry all of the following equipment:
Adequate whole body cover, (e.g. windproof or waterproof top and legging to give protection against the effects of wind chill, hat and gloves) to protect you against hypothermia or heat exhaustion/ dehydration in the severest conditions likely on the day. The Race Organiser (RO) will specify minimum clothing requirements for their event, but you are responsible for carrying any additional clothing as necessary for your own protection. You should always bring additional protective equipment to the race registration in order to be able to comply with more stringent requirements that may be demanded by the RO on the day due to adverse conditions. The greatest need for clothing is not for running but when you are forced to stop or slow, and wait what can be a very long time for rescue. A kit decision will be made on the day and necessary or advised kit posted. If you haven’t got appropriate kit you cannot race. No argument. Anyone finishing without the required kit, will be disqualified and reported to the WFRA for sanctioning.
Map of the race route and compass, both suitable for navigating the course.
Whistle.
Emergency food and/ or fluids as needed for the conditions.
Any additional items specific to your needs.
There will be no First Aid personnel in attendance, though there will be a First Aid kit available at the finish.
Race Route
