Snowdonia Half Marathon // Hanner Marathon Eryri
Date: 11th May 2025
ONE OF THE UK’s TOUGHEST HALF MARATHONS
WARNING! WARNING! WARNING!
THIS IS VERY TOUGH! THIS IS VERY TOUGH!
A scenic but tough Half Marathon set in the beautiful Snowdonia National Park, North Wales. Starting and finishing in the town of Llanrwst which played host to the World Trail Running Championships in 2013. The park is a region of haunting beauty and grandeur, of wild rocky mountains, hidden valleys, cascading rivers, still glacial lakes and deep forests.
2024 sees the 12th running of this very scenic race, there were a record 920 runners who entered the 2023 race, feedback suggests everyone enjoyed the race with lots of comments about the tough hills, but they said that it made the course a challenge and gave them a sense of achievement.
This year we intend to make this Half Marathon not just a great race but a great event, we are working with the local community to ensure your race day or weekend is memorable and encourages you to return year on year. RunWales are proud of the events we organise, with the emphasis on the runners enjoyment of the whole event, this is what we expect as runners and so will provide for you.
Feedback from runners suggested it should be a little more challenging given the name “Snowdonia Half Marathon” so in 2016, we listened and oh yes it is now more challenging, we have taken out the road to and from the village of Trefriw and re-routed you straight up to Llyn Geirionydd, then up and over to Llyn Crafnant, we then go back down to Trefriw before heading up the 1:7 hill (Forest Hill) at mile 11, then back down to the finish via Gwydyr Castle, good luck guys, you’ll need it!!!
You will leave Llanrwst on race day and tell your Family, Friends and Colleagues “I did it, I completed the Snowdonia Half Marathon”
A quality bespoke Medal and Technical Tshirt for all finishers.
Fun Run: There is no fun run at this event.
RACE DAY INFORMATION
Route:
Interactive view: https://www.plotaroute.com/route/2173086?units=miles
Image view: https://www.dropbox.com/s/7lkswbstiydoqn8/Snowdonia%20Map%20-%202023%20copy.jpg?dl=0
Start Time: 10am
Race HQ / Enquiries:
Opens at 8am next to the start/finish.
Number and chip:
Pick up at race hq.
Parking:
From the A55 take junction 19 and head along the A470 towards llanrwst for about 10 minutes, you will see the parking signs as you enter the town.
Car Park 1: Glasdir, LL26 0DF, If this car park becomes full, continue along the A470 through the town for approx 1/4 mile and follow the parking signs.
Car Park 2: Ysgol Dyffryn Conwy & Along Nebo Road, LL26 OSD, The school gates will open from 08:00 and will close at 13:00, there will be no access to the school after 13:00pm any cars left will be locked in. You can park along Nebo road but, Please be considerate of local residents and do not block driveways etc
Car Park 3: Watling Street Car Park, LL26 0LS. This is a small Pay & Display car park
We suggest if you aim to complete the race in under 3hours to park at Ysgol Dyffryn Conwy which is open 08:00 – 13:00pm
PLEASE DO NOT TRY TO PARK NEXT TO THE START/FINISH LINE!
Users of Run Wales car parks do so at their own risk. Management will not accept liability for any accident or damage caused whilst on site. Parking is done at your own risk.
Drink Stations:
There will be a drink station at approx every 3 miles, also at the finish. If you require lots of water whilst running we would recommend you bring your own water bottle.
Toilets / Changing:
Toilets are located near the start finish and at the Cricket club.
First Aid:
First Aid cover will be provided by a professional medical team. First Aid station will be located at the start and finish and on course. In order to help our medical team, help youit is critical you fill out the medical history information on the back of your race number. If you are injured or unwell to carry on at any stage please notify the nearest marshal who will call for First Aid assistance. It will be the discretion of the medical team if they transport you back to the finish.
Pulling Out:
If you retire from the race please return your timing chip to race hq (PLEASE AVOID THE FINISHING LINE AREA) If you plan not to return to the finish, it’s really important that you let the nearest Marshal to you know and give them your race number. This is so we can account for you at the end of the race. It is your responsibility to arrange transport back to the start.
T-shirts / Medals / Prizes:
There will be a Technical T-shirt and bespoke medal for all runners to collect at the finish.
Presentation of prizes will be made at approx 12:15pm.
Prizes for Male/Female 1st, 2nd, 3rd overall and 1st in each age category.
Baggage:
You may leave a small bag at the baggage area during the race, although every effort will be made to securely store your baggage, Please DO NOT leave any valuables, cash. Jewellery etc in your bag as we cannot be held responsible for any loss or damage. Items not in a bag maybe refused or left at your own risk.
Merchandise:
Opens at 8:00am
If you ordered a hoodie online, this can be picked up from the merchandise tent before or after the race, we will also have race day merchandise available to purchase. (Cash and card accepted)
At each race we have a huge jumble sale of old stock from past races (cash only)
Road Closures:
There will be some road closures in place at this race, however, please note not all roads are closed to traffic. Please listen to the marshals instructions and keep on the left at all times unless instructed to do different.
*The road closures will not affect you driving to the car parks
Results:
Will be available on runwales.com later in the day.
Photos:
Are available at www.mickhall-photos.com
Headphones:
Headphones are not allowed during this race in accordance with UK Athletics rules as the course does not have a full road closure with the exception of bone-conducting headphones.
http://www.britishathletics.org.uk/competitions/rules/ and is Rule 240 S 5 UKA SUPPLEMENT HEADPHONES.
Litter:
Please be mindful and respect local residents and DO NOT throw your bottles, energy gels in gardens or over walls etc. Please leave your litter at the nearest water station or with the nearest marshal. Runners will now be disqualified and taken off the results if seen deliberately discarding their rubbish outside of a water stop or not with a marshal.
Cut off times:
Time limit – We ask runners to be able to keep a pace of 12- 15 min a mile and complete a half marathon in 3 - 3:30hours. If you are running slower than this pace, you will still be able to finish, however, when directed to do so you will need to run on pavements and run as a pedestrian obeying all signals and the highway code. We cannot guarantee volunteer marshals will continue to be on course and therefore it is your responsibility to look at the route and follow the course signs.
Where there are any road closures these will re-open to vehicular traffic on a rolling basis at an approximate pace of 15min mile.
Run for the Hospice
(Free Entry with St David’s Hospice with a minimum sponsorship, please read our Charity page for further information)
*Please note that it is UKA policy that Headphones are not allowed during this race in accordance with UK Athletics rules as the course does not have a full road closure with the exception of bone-conducting headphones.
http://www.britishathletics.org.uk/competitions/rules/ and is Rule 240 S 5 UKA SUPPLEMENT HEADPHONES.
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The Run Wales team wish you a successful and enjoyable race.
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