Paddy Buckley Round
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Event overview
The Paddy Buckley Round (3 Days) is a guided, supported mountain running event based from Capel Curig, in Northern Snowdonia. The route visits major mountain ranges and includes 47 mountain tops on a loop of just over 100 km with approximately 9,000 m of ascent and descent. The scheduled dates are Tuesday 21 July to Thursday 23 July 2026. The event is limited to a maximum of six places and the advertised cost is £749 with an instalment option (50% on entry, remaining 50% payable by 23/05/26).
Logistics and participant information
The event runs in small groups with guiding and supervision at a maximum ratio of 1:6 by qualified leaders. Daily plans include running and walking, with pace described as a slow run and walking on hills and technical sections. Typical daily distance can be up to 40 km. Each day returns to Capel Curig, where participants are responsible for their own accommodation and food. Included services are guiding, mid-day refuelling opportunities, a support vehicle with a qualified leader, and transport to and from the hills from the Capel Curig base. Cancellation insurance and accommodation are not included. Organizers recommend prior experience such as completing the Welsh 3000s over two days or completing a 50 km event. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
