Trawsfynydd Lake Race

Trawsfynydd, United Kingdom • 19 Apr 2026

North Wales, SSSART Trawsfynydd Multi Terrain 8 Miler

This event is an 8.6 mile multi terrain race around Trawsfynydd lake in Eryri / Snowdonia National Park. The course is mostly fast with one noted challenging hill and combines mixed tarmac and trail surfaces. Total ascent is approximately 175 m.

The race is organised under Welsh Athletics / UK Athletics rules. It is chip timed, fully marshalled and includes water stations. Entry numbers are limited to a maximum of 400 runners. Race numbers and timing chips are collected on the day. Participants receive a commemorative coaster.

All net proceeds are donated to the South Snowdonia Search and Rescue Team, a volunteer run charity that responds to local callouts year round. The organiser is South Snowdonia Search and Rescue.

Eligibility and entry fees are set as follows: open to athletes aged 17 and over; early bird fees until 22 April 2025 are £20 for UKA affiliated runners and £22 for non affiliated runners; subsequent fees are £24 for UKA affiliated runners and £26 for non affiliated runners. A separate one mile event for children is offered with on the day registration and an entry fee of £3.

Location details note the start area is at the Magnox Power Station car park, grid reference SH69052 37960, postcode LL41 4DT and what3words ///siblings.gain.performed. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

9 mi
8.6 Miles
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