The UK's Toughest Triathlon
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Snowman Triathlon, Duathlon & Swims 2026
Awarded the Event of the Year (2021) in the Welsh Triathlon Awards, The Craft Snowman is well known as the toughest multi-terrain triathlon & duathlon in the UK; it is the ultimate challenge and not for the faint-hearted.
The Craft Snowman encompasses all that the adventure playground of North Wales offers and is infamous for a reason - just when you think you’re done there is a different challenge you’re not expecting. An exciting, adrenaline-fuelled and truly epic and unforgettable experience; completing The Snowman is a tick that every triathlete wants.
Dates
26 Jul 2026
Location
Plas y Brenin, Capel Curig
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Choose your distance
Snowman 2026
Sprint
26 Jul 2026
Swim: 750m
Bike: 27.1km
Run: 6.3km
Snowman 2026
Standard
26 Jul 2026
Swim: 1500m
Bike: 69.3km
Run: 8.7km
Snowman 2026
Legend (70.3)
26 Jul 2026
Swim: 1900m
Bike: 95.6km
Run: 21.2km
Snowman 2026
Sprint Duathlon
26 Jul 2026
Run 1: 2.3km
Bike: 27.1km
Run 2: 6.3km
Snowman 2026
1500m
26 Jul 2026
Swim: 1500m
Snowman 2026
2.4 miles
26 Jul 2026
Swim: 2.4 miles
What's Included
Lively Event Village
Music, commentary, shopping, food and chill out zones.
Family Friendly Vibes
Family finishes and plenty to see and do.
On Course Support
Brilliant marshals, signage and pick up vehicles
Unique Finisher Mementos
Collect the second part of our famous Adventure Championships series
Spectacular Scenery
Eryri's awe-inspiring scenery is the backdrop to your race
Professional Timing
Chip timing and online results
"A very well organised event - I compete in triathlons all around the UK and I genuinely mean that your events are amongst the best around. Superb staff and volunteers on the day, great information prior to the event, a good race day pack and a fantastic course"
2022 Participant
Event Information
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Race Reports
We are proud that all our events are bilingual. Signs, registration and commentary are available in English and Welsh.
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