Paddy Buckley Recce - Carneddau

Capel Curig, United Kingdom • 29 Mar 2026

Event details

The Paddy Buckley Recce / Fun Run - Carneddau takes place on Sunday 29 March 2026 in Capel Curig, North Wales (LL24 0EN) inside Snowdonia National Park. The organiser is Adventure Awaits. Entries open 17 September 2025 and close 27 March 2026. The minimum age is 18 or older. The entry fee is £65.00. The event listing includes an option to purchase XCover for possible refunds in some circumstances.

Route and support

The event is a recce of the Paddy Buckley Round leg from Ogwen Valley to Capel Curig over the Carneddau. The leg distance is 16 km with 1,245 m of height gain. The Paddy Buckley Round as context covers 61 miles, crosses 47 peaks and has over 8,500 m of height gain. Participants are run in small groups. Guidance is provided by experienced runners who hold at least Mountain Leader qualifications and who have completed the round; they offer route advice and technical guidance. Registration is managed through SiEntries. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

16 km
16 Km Leg (ogwen Valley to Capel Curig)
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