Moel Famau Festive 'Piece of String' Race

DEC
19
2026
Tackle festive hills at the Moel Famau Piece of String Race in Bwlch Penbarras, a friendly, inclusive community run with a Canicross option and a surprise course. Finishers enjoy a mince pie and a festive medal.
Sat 19 Dec 2026
12 kilometers

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Event overview

The Moel Famau Festive "Piece of String" Race is scheduled for 19 December 2026 at Bwlch Penbarras. The event includes a Canicross race that runs before the main field. Organisers describe the atmosphere as friendly and inclusive and welcome participants of a wide range of abilities. A kit requirement will be communicated to entrants nearer the date based on weather conditions.

Course and format

The route will be between 6 and 12 kilometers in length and will be well marked and marshalled. The exact distance and route are not announced in advance; participants are told the location of the finish when there is 1 km to go. The course involves hills and a variety of terrain and both starts and finishes at Bwlch Penbarras.

Entries and finish facilities

Entry types include Standard Entry and Canicross Entry, each listed at £19.50. The finish offering includes a mince pie and a festive medal for finishers. Organisers note the event takes place on the last Saturday before Christmas and that participants should consider the hilly and varied terrain when entering. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

12 km
Piece of String Distance (mystery, 6-12 Km)