Black Diamond Yr Wyddfa | Snowdon24 Ultra Trail 2024 Trail Running 24 hour

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

You will need attend registration which will take place on Saturday morning before the race - 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 in Llanberis, on the field situated next to the Community Centre - LL55 4UR.

The event is likely to begin at 10am on the Saturday, finishing at 10am on the Sunday. 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.

The start line is on the Llanberis Event Field LL55 4UR.

The challenge is to complete as many laps as possible within the 24-hour period. A lap is both the ascent and descent of Yr Wyddfa (Snowdon). 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 laps, the quickest will win!

You will not be allowed to go out on your final lap after 10:00am. We would not expect anyone to be leaving for their last lap after 08:30am.

The Finish Line will open from 08:45. If you wish to finish before this time, you will need to hand in your timing chip to the staff at the Lap Turn Around Point.

There are no aid stations out on the course. The following are available for participants:

Lap point - Fruit, crisps, sweets, coke & HIGH5 electrolyte drink & gels.

Solo Participant Chill Out Zone - Fruit, crisps, sweets, coke and additional savoury options. Please bring your own reusable plate or bowl for the savoury options.

Respite Area - Hot water will be available to rehydrate dried food packs or make tea & coffee.

On-Site 24-Hour Vendor - A selection of local food vendors will be available in the event village (close to the lap point) to provide additional options for participants and spectators. At least one vendor will be open at any point in the 24hr race.

There will be a communal chill-out zone for solo participants and a respite area for all participants, in two separate locations.

• Solo competitors will be given space to leave kit and rest in a communal chill-out zone in the Event Village.
• If solo competitors wish to have a space to pitch their own shelter, they will be given a space in the respite area, 500m away from the Event Village - max dimensions 1.5m x 2.5m (2-person tent)
• Pairs will be given space to pitch a maximum of one shelter per pair in the respite area, 500m away from the Event Village - max dimensions 1.5m x 2.5m (2-person tent)
• Teams will be given space to pitch a maximum of two shelters per team in the respite area, 500m away from the Event Village - max dimensions 3m x 3.5m (3-person tent)
• You will be required to provide your own shelter. Shelters can include tents, bivvies 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 in the respite area.
• The respite area is located close to residential areas. It will be a SILENT zone at all times, with NO MUSIC or noise at all between the hours of 9pm and 8am. Security will be on-site policing this.
• Athletes must be respectful of other participants and local residents.
• Absolutely no campfires or cooking/stoves will be allowed in the respite area or inside the communal chill-out zone. Use of any such devices will result in immediate disqualification from the event. There will be changing and basic kitchen facilities available in the Respite Area.

The Respite Area will only be available from Saturday morning until Sunday afternoon. Staying on Friday or Sunday nights is not permitted by the local authority.

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.

We hold a prize-giving ceremony after the racing, at approximately 11am. Exact 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 Yr Wyddfa | Snowdon 24

Most number of ascents and descents (laps) - Male and Female.

Most number of ascents and descents (laps) - Male, Female and Mixed Pairs.

Most number of ascents and descents (laps) - 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 identifies the highest level achieved.

• 3 times ascend and descend – Yr Wyddfa 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!

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.

• Waterproof whole body cover (jacket & trousers) - 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 (Minimum 750 calories, the equivalent of approximately 4 HIGH5 Energy bars)
• Foil blanket
• Drinking water
• Mobile telephone
• 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 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