The Snowdonia Marathon is set to take place this year on October 27th 2012- starting at 10:30am from just outside Llanberis – where Snowdon sits. The route will follow the A4086 and climbs to the top of the Llanberis Pass (Pen y Pass).
Runners will be challenged whilst running down the Pen Y Gwyryd junction, whereby the route follows the old road along to the campsite, until it joins the A498. The first 2K is track then it goes downhill and then it turns to tarmac. There is then a short, sharp uphill stretch back up to the main road, which continues to Beddgelert (200ft) and then continues along the A4085 to Waunfawr. When the runner hits this point, they face a rapid climb to about 1,200ft at Bwlch u Groes and then a downhill finish to Llanberis.
The Snowdonia Marathon has been enjoyed since 1982, and has since retained its place as an annual event in Snowdonia. In 2011, the marathon was voted best Marathon in the UK for a second time by Runners World Magazine. The success of the race is due to a range of qualities that the event has; such as the fantastic scenery, the challenging route, the organisation and the hospitality of the local people. This year’s race will be the 30th Snowdonia Marathon and also the biggest, and is .
The marathon can be quite challenging for anyone, and it is recommended that those running should bring along some form of body cover, as unpredictable weather conditions may be present. Entrants to the marathon must be at least 18 years of age. For the complete list of rules employed by the event, please see the Snowdonia Marathon website. For application to the event, please see the website.
