The Welsh 3 Peaks Race 2026

Name: The Welsh 3 Peaks Race 2026
Start: 2026-09-20T23:00:00.000Z
End: 2026-09-20T23:00:00.000Z
Location: Llanberis, Y Ganolfan LL55 4UR, UK

The Welsh 3 Peaks Race 2026

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£96 - £545Payment plans available

About

This 4.5 day continuous race over Wales' most iconic mountains, and breathtaking terrain and scenery on, and between them, is a must for all endurance athletes, ultra runners and long distance walkers. All you need is a liking for a big challenge, stunning scenery and a friendly, supportive event environment!

Setting off from Llanberis at the foot of Yr Wyddfa, you'll take on the country's highest first, then you'll cover some stunning and challenging ground to arrive at Cadair Idris, before making your move towards the ultimate goal - Pen y Fan, and a triumphant, if a little fatigued (!) descent to the finish at Storey Arms.

Welsh 3 Peaks SOLO, Welsh 3 Peaks TEAM 3 and Welsh 3 Peaks TEAM 6

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Mon, Sep 21, 2026

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Llanberis, United Kingdom

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Where and when

Location

Llanberis, Y Ganolfan LL55 4UR, UK

Start times

Monday, Sep 21, 2026

Welsh 3 Peaks SOLO: 7:00 AMWelsh 3 Peaks TEAM 6: 7:00 AM

Event summary

Here are the distances available for The Welsh 3 Peaks Race 2026

Welsh 3 Peaks SOLO

286km

£545

Welsh 3 Peaks TEAM 3

£188

Welsh 3 Peaks TEAM 6

285.99km

£96

Route information

Terrain Mountain paths

Elevation 11,300m total

Distance 286 Kilometres

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.

What's included

Bespoke finisher medal
Event memento
5 indoor rest areas
6 outdoor event stations with first aid and feed stations
Well stocked feed stations and refreshments
Masseurs
Electronic timing
GPS Tracking
Toilets & Shower Facilities
Access to covered rest areas
A fantastic atmosphere for 4.5 days of hill and trail running and walking!

How to get there

Llanberis, Y Ganolfan LL55 4UR, UK

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Parking

There will be ample parking at the Event HQ: Llanberis Community Centre.

Hotels and Accommodation

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Event day logistics

Registration, HQ & The Start

Our Event HQ is the Llanberis Community Centre. The team will open registration in the afternoon on of Sunday 20th September, and you can attend anytime between 4pm and 8pm to collect your race number, tracker and essential event documents. You can also do this between 5.30 and 6.30am on Monday 21st, shortly before we get underway at 7am.

Race format

The event has a time limit of 4.5 days - exactly 108 hours. This equates to an average speed requirement of 1.7mph overall. This means you’ll need to reach Storey Arms by 7pm on Friday 25th September. You can view CP cut off’s in the next section.

The race is non stop, in that quite simply, whoever gets to Storey Arms after descending Pen y Fan, first - wins.

How long you stop at each CP is completely up to you, though the race clock is always ticking. Some competitors will prioritise more sleep for a more productive ‘active’ period…whilst others will opt for shorter rests to keep moving more. That’s up to your tactical plan, and general preference.

Team Events

The Team format is a great option for those looking for a great challenge whilst sharing it with friends.

In terms of rules, it’s quite rigid and simple. Teams are made cup of either 3 or 6 people, and each individual completes 1 specific section each. The route therefore being split into 3 or 6, with a changeover occurring at an event CP. The 1st runner starts with the SOLO entrants.

TEAMS OF 3

Leg 1 - Llanberis to Commins Coch (95km)
Leg 2 - Commins Coch to Rhiandwrmwyn (105km)
Leg 3 Rhiandwrmwyn to Storey Arms (85km)

TEAMS OF 6

Leg 1 - Llanberis to Penmaenpool (45km)
Leg 2 - Penmaenpool to Commins Coch (45km)
Leg 3 - Commins Coch to Devils Bridge (45km)
Leg 4 - Devils Bridge to Rhiandwrmwyn (60km)
Leg 5 - Rhiandwrmwyn to Llandeusant (43km)
Leg 6 - Llandeusant to Storey Arms (43km)

Support Crews

This is a critical part of the SOLO event. It is a requirement to have a designated support for you to call upon if necassary. Support crews can meet participants at any time, and as frequently as desired, however any form of transport used by the participant shall result in disqualification. 'On trail' support is allowed too, but the tracking device MUST remain with the participant only, at all times.