Paddy Buckley Recce Fun Run - Snowdon

Llanberis, United Kingdom • 14 Jun 2026

Event overview

The Paddy Buckley Recce / Fun Run - Snowdon is a guided mountain run on Sunday 14 June 2026. The route covers the Beddgelert Forest (A4085) to Llanberis section of the Paddy Buckley Round across the Snowdon Range. The leg distance is 20 km with 1,900 m of height gain. The event takes place in Llanberis, North Wales (LL55 4HA). A what3words location is given as lightens.goggles.bath.

Practical details

The event is organised by Adventure Awaits and will run in small groups. Guides have at least Mountain Leader qualifications and have completed the Paddy Buckley Round. The Paddy Buckley Round is described as a 61-mile route crossing 47 peaks with about 8,500 m of total height gain; this event focuses on one leg of that round. Entry opens 17 September 2025 and closes 12 June 2026. Minimum age is 18 or older. The entry fee is £65. The booking offers an optional XCover refund insurance. The organiser lists other recce dates for other legs of the round. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

20 km
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