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Welsh 3 Peaks Race 2027
Next Race: 20/09/2027
Llanderis, Y Ganolfan. LL554UR
The Welsh 3 Peaks Race is a multi day continuous race, of 295km in length, containing over 13,000m of ascent.
Participants can enter as a SOLO competitor or in TEAMS of 3 or 6.
Setting off from Llanberis at the foot of Yr Wyddfa, you'll take on the country's highest first, then you'll cover some stunning and challenging ground to arrive at Cadair Idris, before making your move towards the ultimate goal - Pen y Fan, and a triumphant, if a little fatigued (!) descent to the finish at Storey Arms.
Our Event HQ is the Llanberis Community Centre. The team will open registration in the afternoon of Sunday 19th September, and you can attend anytime between 4pm and 8pm to collect your race number, tracker and essential event documents, deposit your drop bag to be transported down the route by us, and view the plethora of event information on display. There will also be an informative pack for support crews to access, which will be very welcome to help monitor and assist the competitors in the best way.
The HQ will also be open between 5.30 and 6.30am on Monday 21st, shortly before we get underway at 7am.
The event briefing shall commence at 6.40am, and is compulsory for all to attend, kitted out and ready to go straight after.
The Stats:
3 Welsh Peaks
1 continuous race
295 Kilometres.
13,700 Metres of ascent.
4.5 days/108 hours event time limit.
1.7mph required average overall speed to complete.
6 indoor, fully stocked and supported checkpoints.
4 outdoor support stations
Up to 25 Mountain Leaders
150 max total participants.
1 amazing experience.
The Route:
In Summary - a stunner, but TOUGH. This is not a challenge for the unprepared. You must be comfortable in mountain and remote environments, and have the skills to negotiate them. The course is demanding and rewarding in equal measure. Giving a brief overview then:
START: Llanberis
FINISH: Storey Arms
The mountain ranges of Yr Wyddfa. Moelwyn, and the incredibly testing Rhinogau, take you to Southern Snowdonia. At 70km, you begin the ascent of Cadair Idris. Following this, you'll negotiate the Dovey Hills and Pumlumon - which will take you to Devils Bridge at 165km. The Elan Valley and the heart of the Cambrian Mountains follow, and whilst you are moving at are lower altitude for now, the terrain is tough and remote. Beyond Llandovery, into the Bannau Brecheiniog National Park, and the beautiful Camarthen Fans, before you pass the last feed station at Glyntawe, which is only 20km from the finish. The last of the 'Welsh 3 Peaks' - Pen Y Fan is climbed, and the short descent to the finish at Storey Arms has you finished!
Checkpoints, Timings and Support:
This is an event that is fully tracked, timed and monitored, and provides 6 indoor rest areas with toilets, food, drinks, and a place to rest as you wish.
Our team of Outdoor Professionals will be strategically placed along the route for your additional safety. This aside, you need to be largely self sufficient along the route, and are strongly advised to have a support driver to meet you in case of retirement or you need retrieval for any reason.
Checkpoints/rest areas shall be set up at the following locations, with distances and cut off's:
- Maentwrog (30km) *Outdoor feed station, no facilities
- Trawsfynydd (50km) *Access to indoor facilities - camping pitch included for rest
- Bontddu (68km) *Village hall, facilities, rest areas
- Mallwyd (101km) * Outdoor feed station, no facilities
- Commins Coch (118km) *Chapel, facilities, rest areas
- Devils Bridge (165km) *Community Centre, faciltiies, rest areas
- Rhiandwrmwyn (218km) *Access to indoor facilities - camping pitch included for rest
- Llandovery (240km) *Community centre, facilities, rest areas
- Glyntawe (260km) *Outdoor feed station, no facilities
The event has a time limit of 5 days - exactly 120 hours. This equates to an average speed requirement of 1.5mph overall. This means you’ll need to reach Storey Arms by 7am on Saturday 24th September.
The race is non stop, in that quite simply, whoever gets to Storey Arms after descending Pen y Fan, first - wins.
How long you stop at each CP is completely up to you, there are areas to sleep at 6 of them - though the race clock is always ticking. Some competitors will prioritise more sleep for a more productive ‘active’ period…whilst others will opt for shorter rests to keep moving more. That’s up to your tactical plan, and general preference.
TEAM EVENT:
The Team format is a great option for those looking for a great challenge whilst sharing it with friends. In terms of rules, it’s quite rigid and simple. Teams are made up of either 3 or 6 people, and each individual completes 1 specific section each. The route therefore being split into 3 or 6, with a changeover occurring at an event CP.
The 1st runner starts with the SOLO entrants.
TEAMS OF 3
Leg 1 - Llanberis to Mallwyd (101km)
Leg 2 - Mallwyd to Rhyndwrmwyn (117km)
Leg 3 - Rhyndwrmwyn to Storey Arms (77km)
TEAMS OF 5
Leg 1 - Llanberis to Bontddu (68km)
Leg 2 - Bontddu to Commins Coch (54km)
Leg 3 - Commins Coch to Devils Bridge (53km)
Leg 4 - Devils Bridge to Llandovery (60km)
Leg 5 - Llandovery to Storey Arms (60km)
The Kit requirement for team participants is the same as for the Solo competitors, and must be adhered to at all times during the event.
Location
Llanderis, Y Ganolfan. LL554UR
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