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Race up the Beast

Name: Race up the Beast
Start: 2026-06-17
End: 2026-06-17
Location: Llanferres

Llanferres, United Kingdom • 17 Jun 2026

Race up the Beast

Race up the Beast takes place at the Miners Arms, Maeshafn, CH7 5LR, about 2 miles from Mold and 1 mile off the A494. The event is insured by the WFRA.

The course distance is 7.2km / 4.5mi with a total climb of 458m / 1503ft. The route is partially marked. Minimum age to enter is over 16.

Recorded course times are 36:44 for the male record (2016) and 42.55 for the female record (2024). Entry is available on the day only for a fee of £4.00. Limited parking is noted at the venue. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United Kingdom Wales Llanferres

Race information

Registration

7 km

Race up the Beast

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

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