Race Reports

Skyrunning in Eryri: 2026 Ogwen | Yr Helgi Du Race Weekend Recap

The 2026 edition of the Ogwen Yr Helgi Du races will be remembered less for what was planned and more for how runners adapted. With high winds, freezing temperatures, and snow on the tops forcing significant route changes, the event became a true test of resilience and racing instinct.

The Skyline 25km course was replaced with a lower-level contingency route, while the planned 40km race was shortened to join that same course. The result was a stacked field over the 25km distance, with an unusually deep pool of talent battling it out on a faster but still demanding route. Meanwhile, the 15km race delivered its own sharp, competitive racing across the shorter course.

Skyrunning in Eryri: The 2025 Ogwen | Yr Helgi Du Race Weekend Recap

We were thrilled to return to Plas y Brenin this weekend for the second edition of the Ogwen | Yr Helgi Du event—this year made even more special by the addition of the official 40K Skyrunning race. The weather was dry and near-perfect for mountain running, as participants set off from 7:30 AM, ready to take on the rugged beauty of Eryri.

The Inaugural Ogwen25K | Yr Helgi Du Event

We were thrilled to be back at Plas y Brenin this weekend for our first-ever Ogwen25K | Yr Helgi Du event. The weather was perfect, with clear blue skies greeting the runners as they set off at 8:30 AM.