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Adventure Championships Sprint 2023 Snowman Sprint

The second instalment of the Adventure Championships, the Snowman Triathlon is not only the toughest event of the Adventure Championships but also known as the toughest event in the UK.

The Snowman encompasses all that the adventure playground of North Wales offers and is infamous for a reason; just when you think you’re done there is a different challenge you’re not expecting. Exciting, adrenaline-fuelled and a truly epic and unforgettable experience.

Dates

29 Jul 2023

Location

Plas y Brenin, Capel Curig

Distances

Details coming soon

Route Description

Begin with a swim in the fresh waters of Llyn Mymbyr under the watchful eye of Snowdon. Exit the water and cross the wooden footbridge for the first time into transition.

The Sprint bike section flows out to Capel Curig before turning towards Llyn Ogwen and Bethesda, a town that grew around the slate quarry industry. After negotiating some quick winding bends down towards Bethesda you’ll turn left and start making your way back up the valley on the road known locally as the Roman road, a road which runs along the steep-sided glacial Nant Ffrancon valley. You’ll tackle a steep climb at the end before re-joining the main road at Llyn Ogwen. From here it’s a nice gentle open road all the way back to Plas y Brenin. This is an exceptionally stunning route, dwarfed in its entirety by two of Snowdonia’s mountain ranges; the Carneddau and the Glyderau.

Running shoes on, head back over the bridge. There is a reason that the Snowman Triathlon regularly gets called the toughest multi-terrain triathlon in the UK and that’s because the run includes a mountain, Moel Siabod which at 872 metres, is the highest peak in the Moelwynion mountain range. Sprint athletes don't need to reach the summit but it's still a tough 2.3km climb up beautiful rocky paths before you reach the turning point and run back down again. To get to the finish you must turn right and run through the forest, then back along the fire road towards the lake. The finish line framing Wales' most famous peak Snowdon awaits.

Pricing

Standard Price - Adventure Championships Sprint (Slateman/Snowman/Sandman)

Ends: 07/06/2023

  • £220.99

Important Information

Minimum Age

Registration

Wave Start Times

Transition

Cut Off Times

Compulsory Kit

Prizes

Details coming soon

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Final Instructions

Will be sent out and available to download 1 week before the event.

Event Information

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