Race Yr Helgi Du - The Black Hound
						Events / Trail Running
Ogwen | Yr Helgi Du 2026
Take in the most spectacular views in Eryri's Ogwen Valley. With three distances available, covering some of the highest mountains in England and Wales as part of this imposing skyline, the Ogwen | Yr Helgi Du races include epic trails and technical terrain; they're truly mountain races.
The Carneddau are the Front Range of the Eryri (Snowdonia) mountains, rising from the North Wales coast to form the second highest mountains in the whole of England and Wales, with Carnedd Llywelyn being just 21m lower than it’s more famous cousin Yr Wyddfa (Snowdon). The 40K route also takes in the Glyderau range, adding another epic ridge line, and more ascent to the challenge!
This race provides an accessible skyline race that will test the experienced but also provide enough support to those looking to take their mountain running to the next level!
Pick Your Challenge
				Ogwen | Yr Helgi Du 2026
40K
12 Apr 2026
Run: 40km
				Ogwen | Yr Helgi Du 2026
25k
12 Apr 2026
Run: 25km
				Ogwen | Yr Helgi Du 2026
15K
12 Apr 2026
Run: 15km
What's Included
				Lively Event Village
Music, commentary, shopping, food, drink & toilets.
				Epic Marked Trails
With Mountain Leader support on the course.
				On Course Support
Friendly marshals, signage, energy stations and support vehicles.
				Unique Finisher Mementos!
Beautifully designed to reflect our event locations and local history.
				Spectacular Scenery
Epic Eryri Skyline & Scenery.
				Professional Timing
Chip timing, and online results
						"What an incredible race! From start to finish, everything about the event was just spot-on. The course took us through some of the most breathtaking scenery I’ve ever seen during a race."
Soyeb - 2025 Participant
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