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Mynydd Mawr

Name: Mynydd Mawr
Start: 2026-05-26
End: 2026-05-26
Location: Nantlle

Nantlle, United Kingdom • 26 May 2026

Mynydd Mawr

Mynydd Mawr is a race in the North Wales Mid Week Series based at Canolfan Y Fron, Y Fron, near Caernarfon (LL54 7BB, GR SH507548). The event distance is 6.7 km / 4.2 mi with a total climb of 450 m / 1476 ft.

Navigational skills are required and local knowledge is beneficial for the route. The event record times are 30:04 (male, 2008) and 36:11 (female, 1989). Minimum age for participation is over 15 and there are no junior races.

Pre-registration is requested by 20:00 on the previous Sunday; no payment is required at preregistration. A day-entry fee of £2 applies. The event is insured by WFRA. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United Kingdom Wales Nantlle

Race information

Registration

7 km

Mynydd Mawr

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

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