Ogwen | Yr Helgi Du 2026 Trail Running 25k

• Spectacular scenery - views across Anglesey and Eryri
• Professional timing - chip timing, online results & sms text result
• Fully signed and marshalled route
• Mountain Leader support
• Access to event village - music, commentary, food vendors and shopping
• Locally sourced slate finisher coaster
• Finish line food
• Event memento worth £12.50
• Drink stations (Water, High5 & High5 gels)
• Secure bag drop
• ITRA & UTMB Index points contribution

Participants should have experience and knowledge of running in mountainous environments, as well as the ability to make good progress over rough and uneven terrain. The average finish time is 4 hours for the 25k.

The terrain includes short sections of scrambling (up to grade 1) that may require the use of both hands and feet for ascent and descent. Participants must be comfortable on such terrain. Participants must be able to follow a way-marked course and also be competent in using a map, compass, or GPS for navigation.

Participants must be in good health, have undertaken appropriate training and be confident in their ability to complete the race safely. Although Mountain Leaders oversee the course, participants should be able to look after their own needs on the course, and will carry the mandatory kit listed below.

You must be at least 18 years old to take part in this race.

Your bib (race number) will need to be collected from registration on the morning of the race, where there will also be a kit check to ensure you have the required Mandatory Kit. Registration can be found within the Plas y Brenin building. You will be able to find the event Final Instructions on the website 10 days prior to the race.

*There will be an information desk in this location for any inquiries.

All competitors in the 25k race must carry the compulsory kit listed below. This kit is for your safety due to the often unpredictable and quickly changing mountain conditions in Wales and the isolated nature of the route.

Kit checks will take place at registration, and anybody found without the required kit will not be allowed to race.

• Waterproof jacket - with taped seams and an integrated attached hood
• Waterproof trousers - with taped seams
• Suitable off-road running shoes - fell/trail shoes
• Hat/buff and gloves (head and hand cover)
• Spare, dry long-sleeve layer
• Whistle
• Sufficient nutrition for the race, plus an emergency 500 calories
• Emergency Thermal Survival Bag/emergency shelter
• Fully charged mobile telephone in a waterproof case (or waterproof phone)
• Drinking water (ability to carry 1ltr, minimum 500ml filled at start)
• Reusable race cup suitable for hot food and a spoon/spork
• A GPS device with the route downloaded (This can be a watch, phone or similar), or a map & compass with the route marked.
  

ADDITIONAL PERMITTED / ADVISORY KIT:

• Running/hiking poles (we permit people to use poles)
• Suntan lotion, depending on the conditions
• Headtorch
• Basic first aid kit

The 25k usually starts at 08:30 though this is subject to change. The race start time will be confirmed in your Final Instructions which are available to view on the website 10 days prior to the race.

There are 2 aid stations on the 25K route. Water, HIGH5 energy drinks and gels will be available at 4.5k and 20.5k.

Please note that our races are cupless, meaning you must provide a reusable race cup or bottle to fill at feed stations. Race cups are available at the event shop in the event village, at heavily discounted prices.

In the interest of athlete safety and the safety of our volunteers on the course there is a cut-off at the summit of Pen yr Ole Wen, 9.6km into the course. You must reach this point in 2 hours 30 minutes to be allowed to continue the. A confirmation of cut off times will be detailed in your Final Instructions which will be available on the website 10 days prior to the race.

We hold a prize-giving ceremony after the race, 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 Ogwen25 | Yr Helgi Du are (for both open & female categories)

Overall: Top 3*

Senior: 1st runner

V40: 1st runner

V50: 1st runner

V60: 1st runner

V70: 1st runner

V80: 1st runner

All prizes must be collected on the day.

* If any runner places in Overall and Vet then a drop-down system will occur.