Ogwen | Yr Helgi Du
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Ogwen | Yr Helgi Du 2026
Ogwen | Yr Helgi Du is a mountain trail race taking place on 12 April 2026 at Plas y Brenin, Capel Curig, in the Ogwen Valley, Eryri (Snowdonia). The event is organised by Always Aim High Events and offers timed race results with chip timing and online results. The course uses marked mountain trails and includes technical terrain across the Carneddau range; the longest course also traverses the Glyderau range. The event is bilingual, with signs, registration and commentary available in English and Welsh.
Course options, support and practical facts
- 40K - route includes the Glyderau ridge and additional ascent.
- 25K
- 15K
On-course support includes marshals, signage, energy stations, support vehicles and Mountain Leader support on the course. The event village at Plas y Brenin provides music, commentary, shopping, food, drink and toilets. Finishers receive a themed memento described as a Welsh slate coaster. The event is Skyrunning certified and UTMB indexed and lists partners including ITRA and Plas y Brenin. At the time of the source text, ticket sales are marked as sold out and 77 participants are listed. Ticket sales previously noted a closing date of 2 August 2024. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
