Welsh 1000m Peaks
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Welsh 1000m Peaks / Copaon 1000m Cymru
The event is a long fell race covering 32 km (19.9 mi) with approximately 2870 m (9416 ft) of ascent and finishes at Yr Wyddfa Summit. Main registration is in Abergwyngregyn on race day. Bus transport runs from Llanberis to registration and the start near Abergwyngregyn. There is no parking in Abergwyngregyn and no race day registration in Llanberis.
Safety requirements note that significant experience is required, navigational skills are required and local knowledge is beneficial. The minimum age for competitors is over 18. There are two cut-offs on the long course, located at Ogwen and at Pen y Pass. No early starts are permitted.
Team and prize arrangements include an Adult PAIR category in which both competitors must remain together at all times and only one member of the pair must meet the previous experience requirements on entry. Prizes are awarded for first, second and third PAIRS. A mixed team prize is determined by the highest three results from the same team or club and must include at least one female in those three results.
Pre-entry fees are listed as Solo £36 (£34 WFRA member) and Pair £34 (£32 WFRA members). Pre-entry includes coach travel, a souvenir race mug, GPS tracking and post-race chips and a hot drink. No entries on the day. After the race public buses operate from Llanberis towards Bangor, Caernarfon and Betws y Coed. Drop-off only is available at the Aber race start and there is no formal cycle storage at the start. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
