Welsh 3000’s Ultra Run

Llanberis, United Kingdom • 2 May 2026

Event overview

The Welsh 3000's Ultra Run is scheduled for 2 May 2026 in Snowdonia, North Wales. The event is organised by Adventure Awaits and is offered as a guided, non-competitive mountain run over the group of 15 Welsh peaks above 3,000 ft. The minimum age for participants is 18 or older. Bookings open on 4 July 2025 and close on 24 April 2026. The stated booking fee is £170.

Course, services and entry

The course covers the Snowdon, Carneddau and Glyderau ranges and includes the traverse of Crib Goch. The route is described as approximately 30 miles (50 km) with about 4,000 m of total ascent. The event is led by trail runners who hold British Mountain Leader and British Athletics qualifications. Transport to the start, a mountain guide and a support vehicle are included. Food stations will offer a selection of hot and cold items. The organiser notes the event is not a race and that participants are expected to have previous experience such as completing marathon distance. An optional XCover insurance product is available to allow for possible refunds in specific circumstances. What3words location for the event is pheasants.enthused.scowls. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

50 km
Welsh 3,000s Route – Approx. 30 Miles (50 Km) and 4,000 M Ascent
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