Welsh 3 Peaks Race
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Welsh 3 Peaks Race
The Welsh 3 Peaks Race is a multi day continuous race covering 286 km with approximately 11,300 m of ascent. Entry is available for SOLO competitors or for TEAMS of 3 or 6. Event HQ is at the Llanberis Community Centre where registration and event documents are issued and support crew information is available.
The route starts in Llanberis and finishes at Storey Arms. It passes Yr Wyddfa, Moelwyn, Rhinog, Mawddach, Cadair Idris, Tarrens, Pumlumon, the Radnorshire Hills, the Cambrian Mountains and Bannau Brecheiniog, and largely follows the Cambrian Way. The race is fully tracked, timed and monitored. Participants should be comfortable in mountain and remote environments and largely self sufficient; a support driver is strongly recommended for retrieval or retirement.
Indoor rest areas are provided with toilets, first aid, food, drinks, masseurs and places to rest. There are also outdoor support stations with water and basic provisions. The event operates to an overall time limit of 108 hours, which equates to an average required speed of about 1.7 mph.
Key distances and checkpoints:
- 286 km total distance and 11,300 m ascent
- Penmaenpool 69 km
- Commins Coch 118 km
- Devils Bridge 165 km
- Rhiandwrmwyn 218 km
- Llandeusant 246 km
Team format: Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
- Teams of 3 or 6, each member completes one defined section
- Changeovers occur at event checkpoints; the first team member starts with solo entrants
