Betws-y-Coed Trail Challenge

Name: Betws-y-Coed Trail Challenge
Start: 2021-11-26T00:00:00.000Z
End: 2021-11-26T00:00:00.000Z
Location: Caernarfon Castle, Castle Ditch, Caernarfon LL55 2AY, UK
Rating: 5.0

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Event summary

A 10k or 5k run around some of the most beautiful forest tracks Snowdonia has to offer. Both races start from Cae Llan in Betws-y-Coed, then head up through the forest behind St Mary's Church, around Llyn Elsi, before coming back to the finish.

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Trail Betws

Betws-y-Coed Trail Challenge was established in 2013 by not-for-profit community group Betws Ymlaen. Our aim is to stage an event that is challenging and enjoyable for the competitors and that showcases the stunning lakes and forests around Betws-y-Coed - the Gateway to Snowdonia. During the day we will also have a number of attractions for families and spectators around the village while the race takes place, including a junior fun run.

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10kFri 26th Nov 2021
Run 10km
5kFri 26th Nov 2021
Run 5km
Half MarathonFri 26th Nov 2021
Run 13.1mi

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What people think

5.0

4 reviews

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BaileyStar
5.0
Did the 10k in 2018
This is a favourite race of mine. The incline for the first 1 mile is so brutal...but the trail after this is so beautful the view is totally worth it. Its such an amazing trail I will definitely be back for more. … read more
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JoeStar
5.0
Did the 10k in 2018
This is the second year I have taken part in Betws-y-coed trail challenge and I will definitely return again next year. I travel from Brighton in Sussex to take part. Its a beautiful very well organised race … read more
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VictoriaStar
5.0
Did the 10k in 2018
I really enjoyed this race. The course is lovely and the people are friendly. My only improvements would be a bigger megaphone for the guy at the start because we couldn't hear him and to ask the people walking up the first hill to start at the back and stay to one side. I was trying to run up and had to elbow my way through. … read more

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BaileyStar
5.0
Did the 10k in 2018
This is a favourite race of mine. The incline for the first 1 mile is so brutal...but the trail after this is so beautful the view is totally worth it. Its such an amazing trail I will definitely be back for more. 
J
JoeStar
5.0
Did the 10k in 2018
This is the second year I have taken part in Betws-y-coed trail challenge and I will definitely return again next year. I travel from Brighton in Sussex to take part. Its a beautiful very well organised race 
V
VictoriaStar
5.0
Did the 10k in 2018
I really enjoyed this race. The course is lovely and the people are friendly. My only improvements would be a bigger megaphone for the guy at the start because we couldn't hear him and to ask the people walking up the first hill to start at the back and stay to one side. I was trying to run up and had to elbow my way through. 
S
SarahStar
5.0
Did the 10k in 2018
My friend and I both feel that people who are planning on completely walking up the first hill should be asked to start at the back, so those who are attempting to run up it aren't blocked in by walkers. Otherwise it's one of the best runs I've ever done.

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Caernarfon Castle, Castle Ditch, Caernarfon LL55 2AY, UK

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10k

Fri 26th Nov 2021

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Fri 26th Nov 2021

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Fri 26th Nov 2021

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