Tarrenhendre Fell Race

Abergynolwyn, United Kingdom • 31 Jan 2026

Event details

The Ras Tarrenhendre Fell Race takes place on Sat 31 Jan 2026 in Abergynolwyn, Wales, and is the second race in the Meirionnydd Winter Race Series. The course distance is 6 miles (9.7 km) with 2000 ft (610 m) of ascent. The event is listed as WFRA grade AS/LK/PM/SER/NS and the skills codes include ER, PM, LK. Minimum age on race day is 16. Entry is available in advance and on the day; the published entry fees are £8.00 for pre-entry and £10.00 for entry on the day. Entry includes homemade soup at race headquarters.

Course and logistics

The route is a circular course that rises from below 50 m above sea level to the 634 m summit of Tarrenhendre. It follows forestry tracks to a ridge, then descends into a large cwm with old slate quarries. Much of the route runs on forest trail in the bottom of the cwm. There are two single-track climbs, a further exposed climb to the summit, a stretch of open moorland descent, steep and boggy forest paths down to the quarry, and a final couple of miles of trail back to the start. Navigation on the route is described as straightforward in fair weather. Due to forestry operations the route may be altered for this year. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

6 mi
6 Miles
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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