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Ogwen | Yr Helgi Du

Capel Curig, United Kingdom • 12 Apr 2026

Ogwen | Yr Helgi Du 2026

Ogwen | Yr Helgi Du is a mountain trail race organised by Always Aim High Events in the Ogwen Valley, Eryri (Snowdonia). The event is scheduled for 12 April 2026 and is based at Plas y Brenin, Capel Curig, Betws-y-Coed. The course uses high mountain trails and technical terrain across the Carneddau range; the 40 km route also passes through the Glyderau range and includes additional ascent.

Event details

  • 40 km
  • 25 km
  • 15 km

The event includes a lively event village with music, commentary, shopping, food, drink and toilets. On-course provisions include marked trails with Mountain Leader support, marshals, signage, energy stations and support vehicles. Timing is by chip with online results, and finishers receive a themed memento. The event is listed with partners such as Skyrunning certified courses and is UTMB indexed. Signs, registration and commentary are available in English and Welsh. Tickets for this event are currently sold out. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United Kingdom Wales Capel Curig

Race information

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40 km
40k Route
25 km
25k Route
10 km
10k Route
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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