Ogwen | Yr Helgi Du

JUL
24
2027
Mountain races in Eryri's Ogwen Valley offering 40K, 25K and 15K routes from Plas y Brenin with marked trails, on course support and chip timing.
Sat 24 Jul 2027
UTMB 20K/50K ITRA 1–2 40 kilometers 25 kilometers 15 kilometers

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Ogwen | Yr Helgi Du 2027

Ogwen | Yr Helgi Du is a mountain trail running event in Eryri's Ogwen Valley, based at Plas y Brenin in Capel Curig on 24 July 2027. Races run on marked, technical trails that pass over some of the highest mountains in England and Wales and use ridge lines in the Carneddau and Glyderau ranges.

Distances

  • 40K Includes Carneddau and Glyderau ridge lines with additional ascent
  • 25K Route through Carneddau focusing on mountain ridgelines and technical terrain
  • 15K Shorter mountain route using marked trails in the Ogwen Valley

The event provides course support and safety measures including Mountain Leader support on the routes, friendly marshals, signage, energy stations and support vehicles. Timing is managed with chip timing and online results. A central event village at Plas y Brenin offers music, commentary, shopping, food, drink and toilets. Finishers receive a designed memento reflecting the event location.

Event delivery is bilingual with signs, registration and commentary provided in English and Welsh. Event partners and certifications mentioned include Plas y Brenin, Skyrunning certification, ITRA and UTMB indexing. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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