Duathlon | Craft Snowman 2024

Craft Snowman 2024 Duathlon Standard

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Dates

04 Aug 2024

Location

Plas y Brenin, Capel Curig

Distances

Standard

Closing Date: 24.07.2024

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Route Description

This Duathlon is not for the faint-hearted. You get the gruelling challenge of running up Moel Siabod one and a half times! No doubt this is one of the toughest Duathlons that can be undertaken. Your first run involves a looped course of the beautiful forest trails on the Moel Siabod foothill, before crossing the footbridge bridge at the foot of the lake to return to transition.

The Snowman Bike route is famous for being one of the best cycle routes in the World. It takes in most of North Wales's iconic climbs and routes and is a challenge in its own right. Starting close to the base of Snowdon, flow down the Nant Gwynant Pass and towards Beddgelert. Here you will meet the Glaslyn river cycling alongside the whitewater rapids. Heading over to Maentwrog along the narrow, winding ascents and descents you will then start your climb to Tan y Grisiau, Blaenau Ffestiniog and on up the Crimea pass. The equally steep descent flows down through Dolwyddelan and along the Lledr Valley to Betws Y Coed. From here, you’re almost back, but there is still one last climb up to Capel Curig and the Plas Y Brenin mountain centre.

To complete this race Moel Siabod, the highest peak in the Moelwynion mountain range once again looms ahead. This time you must ascend the full 3.5km to reach the summit at 872m above sea level before turning round to run back down again. To get to the finish turn right and run through the forest one final time before hitting the home straight back towards the lake. The finish line framing Wales' most famous peak, Yr Wyddfa/Snowdon awaits.

Pricing

Tier 1

Ends: 03/09/2023

£75.99

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Tier 2

Ends: 21/07/2024

£85.99

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Tier 3

Ends: 01/08/2024

£95.99

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Important Information

Minimum Age

In line with British Triathlon Federation rules you must be at least 17 years old to take part in this race.

Registration

Registration for the Standard Duathlon will take place on Saturday afternoon and also before the race on Sunday morning - we will confirm specific times in your Final Instructions, which will be available on the website and via email 10 days prior to the race.

Registration is usually located at Plas Y Brenin - LL24 0ET

Start Time

The first wave usually starts at 09:00. 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 will close approximately 30 minutes before the first wave starts. You may not enter transition for any reason after the allocated time. Confirmed timings will be detailed in your Final Instructions which will be available on the website and via email 10 days prior to your race.

Transition will only be open for racking on the day of the event. It is not possible to leave your bike overnight.

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

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 have a total of 55 minutes to complete your first run and exit transition.
You have a total of 4 hours and 25 minutes to complete your bike and exit transition.
You have a total of 3 hours to complete your run.

Timings are subject to change. Confirmed timings will be detailed in your final instructions. These are emailed to athletes 10 days prior to the race, and they’ll also be available 10 days prior to the race on our website.

Compulsory Kit

All competitors must carry the compulsory kit listed below on both Run 1 and Run 2 of this standard duathlon race. 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.

Waterproof whole body cover - with taped seams and integrated, attached hood.
Suitable off-road running shoes - fell/trail shoes
Hat and Gloves (head and hand cover)
Whistle
Emergency food
Foil blanket
Drinking water
Mobile telephone

ADDITIONAL PERMITTED / ADVISORY KIT:

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

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 Standard Duathlon are (for both open and female):