Ogwen | Yr Helgi Du

Capel Curig, United Kingdom • 12 Apr 2026

Ogwen | Yr Helgi Du 2026

Ogwen | Yr Helgi Du is a Skyrunning mountain event held on 12 April 2026 at Plas y Brenin, Capel Curig, Betws-y-Coed. It offers multiple race distances over marked trails through the Ogwen Valley in Eryri, Wales.

Distances available include:

  • 40K
  • 25k
  • 15K

Routes traverse mountain terrain in the Carneddau range. The 40K course also includes sections of the Glyderau ridge and additional ascent. The event emphasises mountain running over technical trails and ridge lines.

On course support and event facilities include Mountain Leader support, friendly marshals, signage, energy stations and support vehicles. The event village at Plas y Brenin provides music, commentary, shopping, food, drink and toilets. Timing is managed with chip timing and online results, and finishers receive a themed memento.

The event is bilingual with services, signage and commentary available in English and Welsh. Partners and accreditations listed for the event include Skyrunning certification, ITRA and UTMB indexing. Practical information such as travel, accommodation and detailed course notes are provided by the organiser. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

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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