Welsh 3000 Challenge (14 Peaks)
Capel Curig, United Kingdom • 18-19 Jul 2026
Event overview
The Welsh 3000 Challenge (14 Peaks) is scheduled for Saturday 18 July 2026 in Capel Curig, Snowdonia, UK. The organiser is Climb South West Ltd. Two participation formats are offered: a 20hr challenge and a 2 day challenge. Entry fees listed are £299 for the 20hr challenge and £399 for the 2 day challenge. Entries open 30 July 2025 and close 12 July 2026. Places are limited because of terrain and supervision requirements.
Course and logistics
The route climbs all 14 peaks recognised as over 3000 ft in Snowdonia, with a total distance of about 50 km and height gain close to 4000 m. Notable sections include the summit of Snowdon, the Crib Goch ridge traverse (this ridge is only undertaken in good weather and can be avoided), scrambling on the Glyders and Tryfan, and the Carneddau range. Peaks on the route include Snowdon (Yr Wyddfa), Crib Goch, Glyder Fawr, Glyder Fach, Tryfan, Carnedd Llewelyn and others.
Guiding is low ratio (1:4) using qualified Mountain Leaders and Mountaineering Instructors. Support arrangements include food and drink at three key locations, a following support team for withdrawals, and transport back to the start. There are two pace options described: a guided run with steady jogs on easier sections, and a walk focused on completing the route within the chosen format. An instalment payment option is available. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.