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Welsh 3000’s Ultra Run

Llanberis, United Kingdom • 2 May 2026

Event overview

The Welsh 3000's Ultra Run takes place on 2 May 2026 in Snowdonia, North Wales. The event is a guided mountain run over the classic 15 Welsh 3,000 ft peaks, covering parts of the Snowdon, Carneddau and Glyderau ranges, including the traverse of Crib Goch. The route covers approximately 30 miles (50 km) with about 4,000 m of total height gain. The event is not organised as a race.

Route and logistics

The event is run by trail leaders with British Mountain Leader and British Athletics qualifications. Transport to the start, a mountain guide and a support vehicle are included in the fee. Food stations offer a selection of hot and cold options. The minimum age for participants is 18. The booking fee is £170. An optional XCover insurance product is offered to allow possible refunds for unforeseen circumstances. The listed location includes the what3words reference pheasants.enthused.scowls. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United Kingdom Wales Llanberis

Race information

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50 km
4000 m+
Welsh 3,000s Route – Approx. 30 Miles (50 Km) and 4,000 M Ascent
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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