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Hotfoot up Famau

Name: Hotfoot up Famau
Start: 2026-06-10
End: 2026-06-10
Location: Bwlch Penbarras

Bwlch Penbarras, United Kingdom • 10 Jun 2026

Hotfoot up Famau

Hotfoot up Famau is a fell running event based at Bwlch Pen Barras Car Park, Mold, CH7 5SH. The course covers 5.6 km / 3.5 mi with a total climb of 366 m / 1201 ft. The route is partially marked for safety.

Facilities noted for the event include toilets located 0.5m east of the start. The minimum age for participants is over 16. Day entry is available for a fee of £4.

Recorded best times for the course are 34:21 for the male record set in 2011 and 38:12 for the female record set in 2007. Insurance is listed as provided by other cover.

The description focuses on course length, climb, location, age limit, marking status, basic facilities, entry fee, and course records. No start or finish times are provided here. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United Kingdom Wales Bwlch Penbarras

Race information

Registration

6 km

Hotfoot up Famau

4 mi

Hotfoot up Famau

Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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