Moel y Gest
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Moel y Gest
Moel y Gest is a fell race held at Tyddyn Llwyn Camp Site, Borth y Gest, Porthmadog, LL49 9UR. The main course is a 5.9 km route with approximately 349 m of climb. The route is partially waymarked and classified AS, so experience and local knowledge are beneficial.
The event is part of the North Wales Mid Week Series and includes a separate juniors programme with categories u8, u10, u12 and u14; junior entry is listed as £1. Minimum age for the main race is over 15. Parking at the venue is limited; car sharing is recommended.
Pre-registration is available up to 20:00 on the previous Sunday. Recorded best times for the course are 30:20 for the male record (2023) and 38:41 for the female record (2016). The event is insured by the Welsh Fell Runners Association.
Safety arrangements note that some experience is required and that local route knowledge is useful. The race page also lists a juniors event on the same date and indicates the event forms part of the local midweek series. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
