Skyrun Eryri / Snowdon Skyrace

Rhyd-Ddu, United Kingdom • 15 Aug 2026

SkyRun Eryri event overview

SkyRun Eryri is a skyrunning event in Rhyd-Ddu, Eryri/Snowdonia. The event date is 15 August 2026. It comprises multiple mountain trail races over varied terrain, including rocky and grassy sections and route features such as scrambles and the Welsh 3000s area.

Race details

  • 55 km 14 Peaks Ultra
  • 38 km Snowdon SkyRace
  • 27 km Copper SkyTrail
  • 16 km Fairy Trail

Each race has substantial elevation gain: the 55 km race lists about 3,900 m+, the 38 km about 3,300 m+, the 27 km about 2,300 m+, and the 16 km about 950 m+. Official cut-off limits are stated per distance: 16 hours for the longest race, 12 hours for the 38 km, 8 hours for the 27 km, and 4 hours for the 16 km. Support on course varies by race: the longest has two aid stations, the 38 km has three aid stations, the 27 km has one aid station, and the 16 km has one water point. The routes include technical, rocky sections as well as faster grassy trails and mountain scrambling. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

55 km
14 Peaks Ultra
38 km
Snowdon Skyrace
27 km
Copper Skytrail
16 km
Fairy Trail
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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