Betws-y-coed Trail Challenge
Fri 29 - Sat 30 Nov 2024 Betws-y-Coed, Clwyd, UK

Betws-y-coed Trail Challenge

Top class trail races on challenging and scenic trails around Llyn Elsi that are friendly, inclusive, sustainable, runner-focused, fun, rewarding and - quite simply - legendary.

4 races

  • Fri 29 Nov
  • Entries closed
  • #1 of 4
Waterloo Hotel & Lodge, Betws-y-Coed

Firelight Five 5K Night Trail Race

18:00

Age 11 & over

£16

  • 5 km trail running
  • Sat 30 Nov
  • Entries closed
  • #2 of 4
Waterloo Hotel & Lodge, Betws-y-Coed

10K

13:00

Age 15 & over

£24

  • 10 km trail running
  • Sat 30 Nov
  • Entries closed
  • #3 of 4
Waterloo Hotel & Lodge, Betws-y-Coed

10K Canicross

13:15

Age 15 & over

£24

  • 10 km trail running
  • Sat 30 Nov
  • Entries closed
  • #4 of 4
Waterloo Hotel & Lodge, Betws-y-Coed

Half Marathon

12:30

Age 17 & over

£33

  • 13.1 miles trail running

Event overview

Get up. Get out. Get mucky.

A firm fixture in the trail race calendar with special significance for so many of the event's lovely runners.

The Betws-y-coed Trail Challenge is the original Mucky Boots trail event. Since 2013 it has been striving to become the top class trail race it is today and has an enviable reputation; friendly, inclusive, sustainable, runner-focused, and above all else fun and rewarding for everyone taking part - runners, spectators, organisers, marshals and volunteers.

scenery

Starting and finishing in the beautiful village of Betws-y-coed - the Gateway to Snowdonia - the spectacular routes take you through Gwydir Forest and up around Llyn Elsi for astounding views.

If you’ve run it before, welcome back. If you haven’t, come and see what the fuss is about.

Highlights

  • Legendary trail races for 10+ years
  • Start and finish in Betws-y-coed
  • Enjoy the Gwydir Forest and Llyn Elsi
  • Run Friday night, Saturday, or both
  • Friendly and inclusive, no cut off times
  • For runners of all abilities and first-timers
  • Easy online entry with chip timing
  • Sustainable race goodies and memento
  • Exclusive Trail Betws #11 hoodies
  • Event supports Help for Heroes

  • All fitness levels
  • Newcomers
  • Spectators

Start time for the 5K to be confirmed.

  • Accommodation
  • Bar
  • Rural
  • Toilets

Event HQ

Waterloo Hotel & Lodge
Betws-y-Coed
Clwyd
LL24 0AR
UK

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Accommodation & refreshments

The modern and welcoming Royal Oak Hotel in the heart of Betws-y-coed centre supports this trail running event and has top reviews for great quality rooms, food, drinks, bar and sociable outside seating (even in autumn!). Check out its selection of accolades and recommendations.

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Royal Oak Hotel

  • Sustainability policy

In line with the event's desire to be as sustainable as possible, medals will not be given at the finish line, rather a finishers memento that is useful and/or reusable is awarded.

Races at event

  • Fri 29 Nov
  • #1 of 4
Waterloo Hotel & Lodge, Betws-y-Coed

Firelight Five 5K Night Trail Race

18:00

Age 11 & over

£16

  • 5 km trail running
  • Sat 30 Nov
  • #2 of 4
Waterloo Hotel & Lodge, Betws-y-Coed

10K

13:00

Age 15 & over

£24

  • 10 km trail running
  • Sat 30 Nov
  • #3 of 4
Waterloo Hotel & Lodge, Betws-y-Coed

10K Canicross

13:15

Age 15 & over

£24

  • 10 km trail running
  • Sat 30 Nov
  • #4 of 4
Waterloo Hotel & Lodge, Betws-y-Coed

Half Marathon

12:30

Age 17 & over

£33

  • 13.1 miles trail running