Welsh 3000’s Ultra Run

Llanberis, United Kingdom • 2 May 2026

Route Details

The Welsh 3000's Ultra Run is a guided mountain run over 15 peaks in Wales over 3,000 feet high. The route covers approximately 48 km (30 miles) with about 4,000 meters of total ascent. It traverses the three main mountain ranges of Snowdonia: Snowdon, the Carneddau, and the Glyderau.

Event Support

The run is fully guided by qualified leaders to handle navigation and logistics. The price includes transport to the start and from the finish, a support vehicle, and food replenishments during the day. It is not organized as a competitive race.

Requirements

The event is described as a tough challenge. Participants are expected to have previously run a marathon distance. The listed mountains on the route are Snowdon (Yr Wyddfa), Crib y Ddysgl, Crib Goch, Elidir Fawr, Y Garn, Glyder Fawr, Glyder Fach, Tryfan, Pen yr Ole Wen, Carnedd Dafydd, Yr Elen, Carnedd Llewelyn, Foel Grach, Garnedd Uchaf, and Foel-fras. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

48 km
Welsh 3000's Ultra Run
30 mi
Welsh 3000's Ultra Run
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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