Snowdon24 2021 Trail Running 24 hour

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

Registration will take place during the day on Saturday and before the race on Sunday morning. It is usually located on the event field in Llanberis situated next to the Community Centre - LL55 4UR**

On the morning of the race, registration closes no later than 15 minutes before the race start*.

Confirmed weekend timings and locations will be detailed in your final instructions which will be available on the website and via email 10 days prior to the race.

*Dates and timings subject to change.

**Location subject to change.

The event will start at 12:00* midday on 10th July and finish at 12:00 midday on 11th July 2021. The Start line is on the Llanberis Event Field LL55 4UR.

*Timings are subject to change.

The challenge is to complete as many ascents and descents as possible within the 24 hour period. The winners of the event will be the athletes who complete as many of these as possible. If a runner begins a lap but does not complete it within the 24 hour period, it will NOT count towards the total for that runner or team. In the event of a tiebreak on the number of ascents and descents the quickest will win!

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 Snowdon 24

Most number of Ascents and Descents - Male and Female.

Most number of Ascents and Descents - Male, Female and Mixed Pairs.

Most number of Ascents and Descents Para Team.

Most number of Ascents and Descents Team - Team of 3, 4 and 5.

Individuals, pairs and teams can set the goal of achieving one of the following awards. Awards will take the shape of a unique local slate which marks the highest level achieved.

• 3 times ascend and descend – Snowdon Triple Award
• 5 times ascend and descend – Mont Blanc Award
• 7 times ascend and descend – Kilimanjaro Award
• 10 times ascend and descend – the ultimate Everest Award!

• Solo competitors will be given space to leave kit and rest if necessary in the communal chill out zone
• If solo competitors wish to have a space to pitch their own shelter, they will be given a space in the team/pairs respite area - max dimensions 1.5m x 2.5m (2-person tent)
• Pairs will be given space to pitch a maximum of one shelter per pair, max dimensions 1.5m x 2.5m (2-person tent)
• Teams will be given space to pitch a maximum of one shelter per team, max dimensions 3m x 3.5m (3 person tent)
• Pairs and teams will be required to provide their own shelter. Shelters can include tents, bivvys etc. Provision for caravans and camper vans will not be included, but can be found locally at the cost of the participant. Vehicles will not be allowed on the respite area.
• The main respite area is located close to residential areas. Therefore, the respite area will be a SILENT zone at all times, with NO MUSIC or noise at all between the hours of 9pm and 8am.
• Athletes will be instructed to be respectful of other competitors and local residents. Security will be on site at the respite areas to police this.
• Absolutely no campfires or cooking/stoves will be allowed in the dedicated respite areas, and use of any such devices will result in immediate disqualification from the event. An area for cooking will be provided.

Please keep an eye on this page for any updates.

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

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

Spot checks will be in place and anybody found without the required kit will not be allowed to race.

• Wind proof full body cover - windproof jacket windproof trousers full lengths arms and legs
• Suitable off road running shoes - fell/trail shoes
• Insulating hat and gloves (head and hand cover)
• Whistle
• Emergency food
• Bumbag/race vest
• Foil blanket
• Spare water
• Suntan lotion
• You must carry a head torch with sufficient battery life throughout the race, it must be worn/switched on between the hours of 10pm-5am

Additional / advisory kit:

• GPS device (watch with route downloaded)
• Mobile telephone
• Extra long sleeved warm layer
• Compass & map (If you know how to use them)
• Poles (we permit people to use poles)

Please see our Covid-19 updates for information on how we are delivering COVID safe events.