Welsh 3000’s Ultra Run

Llanberis, United Kingdom • 2 May 2026

Event overview

The Welsh 3000's Ultra Run takes place on Saturday 2 May 2026 in Snowdonia, North Wales. It is a guided mountain run over the 15 Welsh peaks above 3,000 ft, covering the Snowdon, Carneddau and Glyderau ranges and including the Crib Goch traverse. The route is approximately 30 miles (50 km) with about 4,000 m of total ascent. The event is organised as a guided outing rather than a race. Guides hold British Mountain Leader and British Athletics qualifications and the run includes a support vehicle. Food provision is described as premium, with a selection of hot and cold items at stations along the route.

Entry and practical details

Bookings are open from 4 July 2025 until 24 April 2026. The minimum age for participants is 18 or older. The published booking fee is £170. Transport to the start, a mountain guide and support vehicle are included in the price. The event notes that it is a demanding route and that it is suitable for runners who have previously completed marathon distance. An optional XCover product is available to allow for a possible refund if a participant cannot attend due to unforeseen circumstances. The event organiser is Adventure Awaits. The meeting area is located in Snowdonia; a what3words reference given is "pheasants.enthused.scowls". Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

50 km
Total Distance
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