Challenge yourself with a beautiful Trail Half Marathon, 10K or mini runners Kids 1 mile! Explore & discover Snowdonia National Park, races delivered by Trail Pursuit.
This beautiful route begins at Adventure Parc Snowdonia & heads left out of the entrance before joining a lush forest trail before reaching a steep track. This track will test you & you’ll have to dig deep, slowing down when necessary but once you reach the top the epic trail running continues with expansive views of Snowdonia National Park. You’ll reach Aid Station One which is also a split point for the 10K route, a quick hydrate & fuel & you head deeper into the wild landscape running parallel to the large reservoir pipeline. From hereon the route is fast heading towards Singlen before peeling right & running past Llyn Eigiau Reservoir. The surrounding scenery is breathtaking as you push on to reach Aid Station 2 before a sharp left back into the rolling trails.
The route is remote with beautiful landscapes and brings you to your third Aid Station by Bron - y - Gadair (Outdoor Pursuit Centre) before a short stint & downhill road run passing historic ruins Pen - y - gaer, a Bronze Age natural defence site.
From heron you’re onto the home stretch as you explore trails leading back towards Adventure Parc Snowdonia, crossing Afon Dulyn River & a beautiful waterfall in the forest before reaching the road & a fast finish for runners who have energy in the tank! Spectacular mix of trails, wild forestry & expansive views of Snowdonia National Park, perfect for those who love an adventure!
21km
620m elevation gain
*mapping systems may vary giving different lengths & elevations.
A final GPX will be shared with runners before the race.
Some call it a game of two halves, others a thrilling adventure!
This beautiful route begins at Adventure Parc Snowdonia & heads left out of the entrance before joining a lush forest trail before reaching a steep track. This track will test you & you’ll have to dig deep, slowing down when necessary but once you reach the top the epic trail running continues with expansive views of Snowdonia National Park.
You’ll reach your only Aid Station to re-fuel, skirting the Medieval Township remains & taking on a gradual climb reaching your highest halfway point at 387m. The second half of the race is full of rolling downhill trails, watch your footing & soak up the wild views of Snowdonia National Park. You’ll pass Coedty Reservoir on your left, before crossing a country road before descending into gorgeous forestry along Afon Porth-llwyd, with breathtaking waterfall & rock pools alongside you.
Truly at one with nature, prepare yourself for an exciting race, wiggling through the forest before reaching tracks leading back down to the road for a fast finish for runners who have energy in the tank! This is a 10K you won’t forget & we recommend practicing your uphill & downhill trail running technique to fully appreciate the experience!
10km
420m elevation gain
*mapping systems may vary giving different lengths & elevations.
A final GPX will be shared with runners before the race.
Registration:
Race registration is open 3-8pm on Friday 23rd June & open 7-11am on Saturday 24th June.
Look out for signs to the registration tents, they will be clearly signed.
Start Times on Saturday 24th June:
Half Marathon: 09:00
10K: 10:00
Kids 1 Mile: 14:30
Please ensure all race numbers are visible to the marshals, as you will need to check in at each feed station on route. The courses will be fully marked and marshalled so no need for navigation and feed stations enroute.
Cut Offs
We want you to have an incredible adventure & for this reason we have generous cut off times. Half Marathon: 5hrs, 10K: 3hrs
Includes: Trail race, personal tracker, chip timing, medical support, nutrition & finishers medal. Plus FREE photos, yoga & breathwork, live music, athlete talks, sports expo & FREE car parking.
Please collect your race pack & personal tracker from race registration.
10K & Half Marathon
Bright Conditions
- Whistle
- Fully charged mobile phone
- High energy snacks
- 1000ml minimum liquid
- Personal cup or bottle
- Windproof jacket
- Spare base layer
- Hat or Buff & Gloves
Wet / Harsh Conditions
(above plus below)
- Waterproof jacket (taped seams)
- Waterproof trousers (taped seams)
We're pleased to announce we’re working with Open Tracking for our upcoming race weekend in Snowdonia.
At Strive Fest 23-25 June 2023, Trail Pursuit have a wild Trail Half Marathon & 10K lined up for you, along with a Kids 1 mile.
To ensure your safety we've partnered with Open Tracking, the UK's leading live GPS tracking, mapping & timing solutions for Sports & Events.
You'll simply collect yours at race reg with your race bib & go through Kit Check.
Race registration is open 3-8pm on Friday 23rd June & open 7-11am on Saturday 24th June.
Trail Race Start Times:
Half Marathon: 09:00
10K: 10:00
Kids 1 Mile: 2:30pm
10K & Half Marathon
Bright Conditions
- Whistle
- Fully charged mobile phone
- High energy snacks
- 1000ml minimum liquid
- Personal cup or bottle
- Windproof jacket
- Spare base layer
- Hat or Buff & Gloves
Wet / Harsh Conditions
(above plus below)
- Waterproof jacket (taped seams)
- Waterproof trousers (taped seams)
We want you to have an incredible adventure & for this reason we have generous cut off times. Exact to be added.
Yes. Strive Fest is inclusive for beginner & experienced trail runners alike.
Please note for the 10K & Half Marathon there is a steep ascent at the beginning of the race up a track before you reach the rolling hills.
A mix of terrain including hard packed forest trails, elevated fells & bridleways ways, taking in panoramic views of the Snowdonia National Park!
No, all routes are fully marked & marshalled so you can focus on the epic trail running.
Everyone crossing the finish line will receive a Trail Pursuit x Strive Fest medal for the distance they have completed. These will be given out in the finish funnel area by one of our amazing community volunteers!
Due to a few single track sections, along with multiple stiles we are not offering canicross racing here.
However your dogs are more than welcome in the event venue at Adventure Parc Snowdonia.
