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Ras Pedol Peris

Name: Ras Pedol Peris
Start: 2026-09-19
End: 2026-09-19
Location: Llanberis

Llanberis, United Kingdom • 19 Sep 2026

Ras Pedol Peris

Ras Pedol Peris is a Classic AL Welsh fell race held in Llanberis on 19 September 2026, based at the Padarn Hotel. The route visits several summits in Eryri and follows mountain terrain with substantial ascent totals for each course.

Summits on the route include Elidir Fawr (924 m), Y Garn (947 m), Glyder Fawr (1001 m), Y Liwedd (898 m), Snowdon (Yr Wyddfa) (1085 m) and Moel Cynghorion (674 m). The event offers two course lengths with the total elevation gain specified for each.

Distances and elevation:

Full Distance: 28 km, 2600 m ascent
Half Distance: 14 km, 1350 m ascent

Entry fees listed for the event are £36.00 for the full distance and £26.00 for the half distance. The event is described as a traditional Welsh fell race under AL rules and takes place in upland and summit terrain in the Eryri area. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United Kingdom Wales Llanberis

Race information

Registration

28 km

Full Race

14 km

Half Distance

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

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