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Raven 7

Name: Raven 7
Start: 2026-09-12
End: 2026-09-12
Location: Llanarmon-yn-Ial

Llanarmon-yn-Ial, United Kingdom • 12 Sep 2026

Raven 7

Raven 7 is a fell race based at the Raven Inn in Llanarmon yn lal, CH7 4QE (GR SJ 190562). The route covers 11.25 km (7 mi) with approximately 445 m (1460 ft) of climb. The course is partially marked.

This event is the second running of the King Johns Castle replacement. Course records are 56:20 for the male category and 71:20 for the female category, both set in 2025. The minimum age for entry is over 18. The event is insured by WFRA.

Registration is on the day only with a fee of £5 and opens between 11:30 and 12:30. Participants should allow about 15 minutes to walk from the pub to the start; organisers ask that participants share transport where possible.

Location details are provided as the Raven Inn, Llanarmon yn lal, with grid reference SJ 190562. The event is partially marked and intended for runners familiar with fell race conditions. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United Kingdom Wales Llanarmon-yn-Ial

Race information

Registration

11 km

Raven 7

7 mi

Raven 7

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

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