Town to Tower 10K
Ruthin, United Kingdom • 3 Oct 2026
Town to Tower 10k - Ruthin to Moel Famau UPHILL Race
Organised by OutFit Personal Fitness Ltd., this is an uphill-only running event from Ruthin to the Jubilee Tower on Moel Famau in the Clwydian Hills, North Wales. The course distance is 10 km and finishes at a point above 550 m above sea level. The route starts in the town centre and follows a varied ascent to the tower.
The event is open to participants who may walk sections or compete as hill runners. The finish area is on higher ground with views of the surrounding hills. A cut-off is in place at Bwlch Penbarras (the 5 km point).
Course and logistics
After crossing the finish, participants make a short walk of about 25 to 35 minutes to Bwlch Penbarras, where finish medals and transport arrangements are handled. There is an option to purchase a bus ticket when entering the event to return to Ruthin and parked vehicles. The next scheduled race date is 03/10/2026.
Recorded course times from 2023 are: male 1:00:07 and female 1:16:54. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.