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Name: Ogwen | Yr Helgi Du
Start: 2026-04-12
End: 2026-04-12
Location: Capel Curig

Capel Curig, United Kingdom • 12 Apr 2026

Ogwen | Yr Helgi Du 2026

Ogwen | Yr Helgi Du is a skyrunning event held in the Ogwen Valley within the Eryri region. The event is based at Plas y Brenin, the National Outdoor Centre, located in Capel Curig, Betws-y-Coed. The course takes participants through mountain landscapes characterized by technical terrain, trails, and peaks.

This event features three distinct distances for participants to choose from:

10 km
25 km
40 km

The routes are designed as pure mountain races, utilizing the dramatic geography of one of the most prominent valleys in Wales. The terrain includes elevation changes and technical sections consistent with skyrunning standards.

Participants who complete the event receive a Welsh Slate Coaster as a prize. The event is managed by Always Aim High Events and is hosted at a national outdoor center that provides a professional setting for mountain sports. The venue is situated in the north of Wales, specifically within the LL24 postcode area. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United Kingdom Wales Capel Curig

Race information

Website Registration

40 km

Ogwen 40k

25 km

Ogwen 25k

15 km

Ogwen 15k

10 km

Ogwen 10k

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

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