About the Welsh 3 Peaks Race

3 Welsh Peaks

1 continuous race

286 Kilometres.

11,300 Metres of ascent.

4.5 days/108 hours event time limit.

1.7mph required average overall speed to complete.

5 indoor, fully stocked and supported checkpoints.

5 outdoor support stations with water, first aid and provisions.

25 Mountain Leaders.

150 total participants.

1 amazing experience.

In Summary - a stunner, but TOUGH. This is not a challenge for the unprepared. You must be comfortable in mountain and remote environments, and have the skills to negotiate them. The course is demanding and rewarding in equal measure. Giving a brief overview then:

START: Llanberis 

FINISH: Storey Arms

Yr Wyddfa. Moelwyn, Rhinog and Mawddach to Cadair Idris. Tarrens, Pumlumon, Radnorshire Hills Cambrian Mountains and Bannau Brecheiniog, to Pen Y Fan.

You'll largely, though not exclusively, follow the Cambrian Way on your journey through Wales.

View the route Gpx file 

This is an event that is fully tracked and monitored, and provides 5 indoor rest areas with toilets, first aid provision, food, drinks, masseurs, and a place to rest as you wish. 

Our team of Outdoor Professionals will be strategically placed along the route. This aside, you need to be largely self sufficient along the route, and have a support on driver to meet you in case of retirement or you need retrieval for any reason. 

Indoor Checkpoints/rest areas shall be set up at the following locations, with distances and cut off's:

- Penmeanpool (50km) 15 hours

- Commins Coch (95km) 30 hours

- Devils Bridge (140km) 45 hours

- Rhiandwrmwyn (200km) 70 hours

- Llandeusant (240km) 90 hours