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Trail by Torchlight

Name: Trail by Torchlight
Start: 2026-12-11
End: 2026-12-11
Location: Llangollen

Llangollen, United Kingdom • 11 Dec 2026

Event details

The Trail by Torchlight is a fell race held in North Wales at Dinas Bran Leisure Centre, Llangollen LL20 8TG. The course distance is 8 km / 5 miles with an ascent of about 244 m (800 ft). The event is Category BS and has a minimum age of 16. A head torch is required for participants.

Entry, records and other information

Entry is available on the day and by pre-entry; the entry fee is £6. Online entry is offered without specifying the address here. Teams are not allowed and there are no junior races. This event does not hold a permit or insurance from the FRA. Recorded course times include a male best of 33:38 (2021) and a female best of 37:31 (2023). Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United Kingdom Wales Llangollen

Race information

Website Registration

8 km

8 Km / 5 Miles

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

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