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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 running event set in the Ogwen Valley in Eryri (Snowdonia). The event takes place on 12 April 2026 and is based at Plas y Brenin, Capel Curig, Betws-y-Coed. The courses use high mountain terrain, including the Carneddau range; the 40K route also crosses the Glyderau ridgeline and adds additional ascent. The event is presented as a Skyrunning challenge and is UTMB indexed.

Event details

Distances:

  • 40K
  • 25K
  • 15K

Course features include marked trails with Mountain Leader support, technical terrain, and significant mountain ascent. On-course support comprises marshals, signage, energy stations and support vehicles. The event village at Plas y Brenin provides music, commentary, shopping, food, drink and toilets. Finishers receive themed mementos. Timing is managed with chip timing and results are published online. Signs, registration and commentary are available in English and Welsh. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United Kingdom Wales Capel Curig

Race information

Website Registration
UTMB 20K UTMB 50K
40 km
40k
25 km
25k
15 km
15k
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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