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Skirrid Xmas Hill Race

Name: Skirrid Xmas Hill Race
Start: 2026-12-19
End: 2026-12-19
Location: Llanvihangel Crucorney

Llanvihangel Crucorney, United Kingdom • 19 Dec 2026

Skirrid Xmas Hill Race

The event is a hill race held from the Skirrid Inn, Llanvihangel Crucorney (post code NP7 8DH, grid reference SO 325206). The course is a new, slightly marked route with an overall ascent of 315 m. Distance is 5.2 km / 3.2 mi and the course is partially marked for safety.

The start and finish are at grid reference SO 328201, approximately 500 m from the registration area. A kit dump is available at the start. There are junior races in addition to the main race, and teams are accepted in groups of three. Age category prizes and spot prizes are awarded.

Course records stand at 26:35 for men (2022) and 29:29 for women (2022). Entry is by pre entry with a fee of £10 via the Fabian4 entry system. The event is insured by the WFRA. A course map is provided for competitors. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United Kingdom Wales Llanvihangel Crucorney

Race information

Website Registration

5 km

Skirrid Xmas Hill Race

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

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