Welsh 3000 Challenge (14 Peaks)
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Welsh 3000 Challenge (14 Peaks)
The Welsh 3000 Challenge is a guided mountain running and walking event in Snowdonia that visits all officially recognised 3000 ft peaks in a continuous route. The event uses Pen y Pass near Capel Curig as its location and includes summiting Snowdon, traversing the Crib Goch ridge when weather allows, and scrambling across the Glyders and Tryfan. The published route covers about 50 km with close to 4000 m of ascent and includes both exposed scrambling sections and less technical ground.
Two course formats are offered on the listed dates: a 20 hour guided challenge and a two day guided option. Participants can choose from two pace options: a run group that moves at a steady jog on easier sections and walks the rest, and a walk group aiming to complete the route in the stated time. Guiding is provided at a low staff to participant ratio (1:4) by qualified Mountain Leaders and Mountaineering Instructors, with run leaders who have ultramarathon experience.
Support provisions include refuelling and drink stops at three key locations, a support team that can assist participants who leave the route, and transport back to the start. Entry fees are listed for the two options and an instalment payment schedule is available. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
