Duathlon| Adventure Championships 2021

Adventure Championships 2021 Duathlon Snowman Sprint

The second instalment of the Adventure Championships, the Snowman Duathlon 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 is 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.

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Dates

31 Jul 2021

Location

Llanberis, Plas y Brenin, Newborough Forest

Distances

Sprint

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Routes

Route Description

Short and sharp, your first run starts under the Finish Arch and follows the forest track along to a sharp hairpin where you start to climb up the flanks of Moel Siabod. This time it’s not too far until you descend down the rocky path to transition and out on to your bike.

The Sprint bike section flows out to Capel Curig, down past Pont Cyfyng waterfall and the whitewater rapids along the Llugwy river. Descending down through the trees into the beautiful village of Betws y Coed you will then turn left and head towards Llanrwst along the stunning Conwy Valley. After negotiating the historic bridge in the centre of Llanrwst, start the long ascent back towards Betws y Coed from the side of the Gwydyr Forest. Still going uphill, you'll finally meet the road that leads you to Plas y Brenin.

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

Adventure Championships (Slateman/Snowman/Sandman)

£154.95

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Important Information

Minimum Age

In line with British Triathlon Federation rules you must be at least 15 years old to take part in this race.

Registration

Registration for the Sprint Duathlon will take place on Friday evening and also before the race on Saturday morning. It is usually located in the Lecture Room (next to the bar) in Plas Y Brenin - LL24 0ET

On the morning of the race, registration closes no later than 30 minutes before the closure of transition.

Confirmed timings will be detailed in your Final Instructions which will be available on the website and via email 10 days prior to the race.

Please note that registration has set times for specific distances.

Start Time

The first wave usually starts at 08:05. Confirmed timings will be detailed in your Final Instructions which will be available on the website and via email 10 days prior to the race.

Waves are allocated using the estimated finish time on your entry.

You'll be able to find out which wave you're in by logging onto the Live Tracker app ahead of the race. Details of this will be emailed to you along with the Final Instructions.

Transition

Transition opens early on the morning of the event and closes no later than 15 minutes before the first wave starts.

Transition will only be open for racking on the day of the event. It is not possible to leave your bike overnight. You may not enter transition for any reason after the allocated time.

Saturday: 06:00 - 07:45*

Equipment left in Transition after it closes will be removed and its security cannot be guaranteed.

*timings subject to change.

Cut Off Times

In the interest of athlete safety and the safety of our volunteers on the course there will be strict cut off times in place.

You must leave T1 (swim/bike) no later than 08.35*

You must leave T2 (bike/run) no later than 10.15*

*Timings are subject to change, confirmed timings will be detailed in your Final Instructions which will be available on the website and via email 10 days prior to the race.

Prizes

We hold a prize giving ceremony after the racing, approximate timings will be detailed in the Final Instructions however it is a good idea to listen out for any updates that come in over the tannoy. Sometimes the ceremony may be delayed and we wouldn't want you to miss out. We don't send out prizes after the event, so make sure you attend the ceremony and receive your big Welsh cheer!

Prize Categories for the Sprint Duathlon are: