Slate Trail Ultra
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Slate Trail Ultra
The Slate Trail Ultra is an ultra-trail event held on the Snowdonia Slate Trail in Eryri / Snowdonia National Park. It is offered over two distances:
- 147 km with 3,900 m+ ascent
- 80 km with 2,300 m+ ascent
Both routes follow sections of the Snowdonia Slate Trail and pass former slate mining sites, quieter villages and a variety of trails from valley paths to higher mountain passes, moorland and river gorges. The Slate Landscape of Northwest Wales on the route is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Event services include multiple fully stocked aid stations (eight for the long route, four for the shorter route), a drop bag transport point for the 147 km race, live GPS tracking and timing, a waterproof route map, and on-course medical cover. Finishers receive a locally produced slate finisher's medal, a hearty finisher meal and a beverage option, and UTMB/ITRA index contribution is applied for finishers.
Navigation is the competitor’s responsibility in sections that are not waymarked; GPX files and a waterproof map are provided. The event enforces a comprehensive mandatory kit list including map and compass, waterproof body cover, two torches with spare batteries, 1.5 L fluid capacity and survival equipment. Minimum recommended experience and mountain navigation skills are required; participants must be prepared for rapidly changing mountain weather and the possibility of trailrunning in the dark. Course cut-offs apply. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
