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Ponderosa

Name: Ponderosa
Start: 2026-07-29
End: 2026-07-29
Location: Horseshoe Pass

Horseshoe Pass, United Kingdom • 29 Jul 2026

Ponderosa

Ponderosa is a fell race held at Ponderosa café on Horseshoe Pass near Llangollen, LL20 8DR (GR 193481). The course covers 6.4 km (4 mi) with a total climb of 289 m (948 ft). The minimum age for entry is over 16. The event is insured by WFRA.

Course marking is listed as partially marked. There are no toilet facilities because the café is closed. Entry is accepted on the day only for a fee of £5. The organiser provides a what3words location: tilting.suspends.straw.

Recorded best times for the event are 24:46 for the male record set in 2008 and 29:09 for the female record set in 2011. Safety information is provided as partially marked; further course details and local conditions are set by the organiser.

This description summarises the available factual details about the event location, distance, climb, entry fee, age requirement, course marking, facility status, insurance, and recorded best times. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United Kingdom Wales Horseshoe Pass

Race information

Registration

4 mi

Ponderosa

6 km

Ponderosa

Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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