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Skyrun Eryri / Snowdon Skyrace

Rhyd-Ddu, United Kingdom • 15 Aug 2026

SkyRun Eryri event details

SkyRun Eryri is a series of mountain races organised by APEX Running in Rhyd-Ddu, Eryri (Snowdonia). The event date is 15 August 2026. Four distances are offered, ranging from a short trail route to a long mountain ultra. The races have published cut-off limits and staffed aid points.

Distances and course facts

  • 55 km / 34 Mi
  • 38 km / 24 Mi
  • 27 km / 17 Mi
  • 16 km / 10 Mi

The 55 km 14 Peaks Ultra follows the Welsh 3000s route, lists 3,900m+ elevation gain, has a 16 hour cut-off and 2 aid stations. The 38 km Snowdon SkyRace includes Grade 1 scrambles, lists 3,300m+ elevation gain, a 12 hour cut-off and 3 aid stations. The 27 km Copper SkyTrail is described as technical, rocky trails, lists 2,300m+ elevation gain, an 8 hour cut-off and 1 aid station. The 16 km Fairy Trail uses grassy trails, lists 950m+ elevation gain, a 4 hour cut-off and 1 water point. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United Kingdom Wales Rhyd-Ddu

Race information

Website
55 km
3900 m+
14 Peaks Ultra
38 km
3300 m+
Snowdon Skyrace
27 km
2300 m+
Copper Skytrail
16 km
950 m+
Fairy Trail
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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