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Mynydd Maen Traverse

Name: Mynydd Maen Traverse
Start: 2026-08-15
End: 2026-08-15
Location: Torfaen Principal Area

Torfaen Principal Area, United Kingdom • 15 Aug 2026

Mynydd Maen Traverse

The event is a mountain traverse held from Mountain Air car park on Mountain Road, Penyrhoel, Pontypool NP45XZ (sat nav 51.679798, -3.039700). A what3words location is given as decay.dime.pills.

Distances and categories:

Main route: 9.8 km / 6.1 mi, 291 m climb
U10 race: 1 km
U12 and U14 race: 2 km
U16 and U18 race: 4 km

Minimum age for the main event is over 18. Junior races are provided for the age groups listed above. Teams may enter as groups of three.

Entry fees are listed as £8 on the day or online for the main event. Junior entries are shown as £3 either on the day or via the website. The event is insured by the Welsh Fell Runners Association. Safety information is indicated as BS.

No toilet facilities are available at the venue. Other event administration details are handled by the organiser and local club, and contact details are provided by the organiser separately. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United Kingdom Wales Torfaen Principal Area

Race information

Registration

10 km

Main Race

Juniors U18/16

Juniors U14/12

Juniors U10

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

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