The 2 Lakes Trail Races

Name: The 2 Lakes Trail Races
Start: 2022-05-07T23:00:00.000Z
End: 2022-05-07T23:00:00.000Z
Location: Llyn Brenig, Llyn Brenig, United Kingdom
Rating: 3.4

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The 2 Lakes Trail Races

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Treat yourself and take part in this excellent running event around the reservoirs of Alwen and Llyn Brenig. Great for beginners and experienced runners alike, the undulating course winds its way along the shoreline of these beautiful lakes. Come for the finisher's medal or for the scenic views.

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5k Canicross, 10k, Half Marathon, and 1 moreView details
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Sun 8th May 2022View logistics
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Wales, United KingdomView location
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3.4(16 Reviews)
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Where and when

Location

Llyn Brenig, Llyn Brenig, United Kingdom

Start times

Sun 8th May 2022

5k Canicross:

9:30am |

10k:

9:45am |

Half Marathon:

9:50am |

5k:

9:55am

Event summary

Here are the distances available for The 2 Lakes Trail Races

5k
Distance5km
£13.50
10k
Distance10km
£16.50
Half Marathon
Distance13.1mi
£23.50
5k Canicross
Distance5km
£13.50

Route information

Half Marathon

This route will take you across the moorland at the Northern end of the Llyn Brenig, before a loop of the Nature Reserve. Expect a short ascent before an enjoyable run across the Alwen Dam. Make sure to keep some energy in your legs before a snappy ascent to the finish.

10k

This route starts at the finish area for the Half and makes its way across the dam before heading to Pentrellyncymer. You will traverse the wide-reaching moorland on a nice fast course before running along the shore of the Alwen Reservoir. Follow the undulating course before a downhill sprint to the finish line.

The 5k route has a fast start across the Brenig dam before descending briefly on the 10k route. The route then heads left on winding tracks into the Clocaenog Forest before eventually emerging beside the lakeshore for a breathtaking finish.

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What's included

Finisher's Medal
Feed Stations
Chip Timed Event
Marshalled Course
Onsite parking

How to get there

Llyn Brenig, Llyn Brenig, United Kingdom

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Parking

There will be parking available onsite.

Event day logistics

09:30 Half Marathon

09:45 10k starts

09:50 5k Canicross starts

09:55 5k starts

The race HQ is the Brenig Visitor Centre.

Please arrive at least 45 minutes before the start of your race in order to complete the registration process. At registration, you will receive your race number and timing chip.

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FAQs

Are spectators allowed at The 2 Lakes Trail Races?

Yes absolutely. You are encouraged to bring along as many supporters as you would like along to create an awesome atmosphere on the day.

Any recommended kit for The 2 Lakes Trail Races?

Participants are encouraged to have a look at the route and asses the likely terrain, as well as the expected weather forecasts to ensure you are prepared.

Where is the event registration for The 2 Lakes Trail Races?

Race HQ is at the Brenig Visitor Centre, just a short walk from the start line, and here participants can find registration, parking, and additional facilities.

Reviews

3.4

16 reviews

roisin

2.7

Did the race in 2022

The course was advertised as a fell race, but on the day itself the 10k route was a flat gravel track road, and far from being circular it was a there and back route. It would have been useful if the change of route was sent to competitors a week before the race to enable good kit decision making. On the day of the race it was unclear where the 10k was starting from and how long it would take to get to the starting point. The timings were not great, and it seemed that not everyone’s time was counted. So unfortunately, the organisation was a little ramshackle. That said, it was a good atmosphere and I’d like to run it again, albeit the actual route and not a flat one round one side of a reservoir.

jack

1.0

Did the race in 2022

I couldn’t recommend you guys any less to be honest if I could do 0 stars I would, you did a well and truly terrible job at the 10k trail race from my experience.Reasons1 course changed ,yea it’s not your fault and you had no control, but to find out 10 seconds before starting, 0 excuse for that2 staff the marshalled didn’t care about the event creating a terrible energy3 not even a starting line? All the runners were gathered together some even talking amongst themselves then the chap who signalled the start told us the race course changed then 3..2..1 go 4 the course wasn’t even 10k, mine clocked in at 10.6k? 5 maybe because of reason 4 the results were wrong, by quite a lot might I add. also my name was spelt wrong and was listed as a female even though I’m male Something I’d be looking forward for a while and spent my own time training for! (Maybe you should think about that and in-still that in the staff before hand) For it the end up like that was extremely disappointing, by far the worst race experience I’ve had

eli

1.0

Did the race in 2022

This event was very unorganised and underwhelming. The course was changed on the day and it definitely wasn’t a two lakes trail- having trained for steep hills the new course (an out and back) was not steep at all- very frustrating. The start line was unclear and rushed and the trail was longer than it was meant to be. The tracking system in inaccurate and takes two days to upload the results. Water stations, finishing line and medals were poor- general public walking in the way of the finish line and cars driving on the running track causing you to stop. I would not recommend.

patrick

3.7

Did the race in 2022

10k appeared to be 1/2 mile longer than it should be.

lee

2.3

Did the race in 2022

Route had to be changed due to work being done by Natural Resources Wales, so it ended up as just an out and back along Brenig. Disappointed to have not got any race results through yet.

victoria

3.7

Did the race in 2022

Information before the race about the route was not available. Start position wasn't explained well