Paddy Buckley Recce - Moelwyns

Capel Curig, United Kingdom • 3 May 2026

Event overview

The Paddy Buckley Recce / Fun Run - Moelwyns is scheduled for 3 May 2026 in Capel Curig, North Wales, within Snowdonia National Park. The event is organised by Adventure Awaits and is a recce of the Paddy Buckley Round leg from Capel Curig to Nantmoor over the Moelwyns. The listed minimum age is 18 or older. Entry fee is £95. Entries open 17 September 2025 and close 1 May 2026.

Route and format

The recce covers 35 km with approximately 2,500 m of height gain. Participants will run in small groups. The route is the Capel Curig to Nantmoor leg of the Paddy Buckley Round, which the organiser describes as part of a larger 61-mile round that crosses 47 peaks with about 8,500 m of total height gain.

Guidance and options

Groups are guided by runners who hold Mountain Leader qualifications at a minimum and who have completed the Paddy Buckley Round; guides can offer route advice and technical guidance. The event offers an option to purchase XCover for possible refunds in case of unforeseen circumstances. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

35 km
Capel Curig to Nantmoor (moelwyns) Recce Run
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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