Craft Snowman Triathlon and Duathlon
Sun 3 Aug 2025 Betws-y-Coed, Clwyd, UK

Craft Snowman Triathlon and Duathlon

Awarded the Event of the year (2021) in the Welsh Triathlon Awards, The Craft Snowman is well known as the toughest multi-terrain triathlon and duathlon in the UK. It is not for the faint-hearted.

4 races

  • Sun 3 Aug 2025
  • #1 of 4
Plas y Brenin - National Outdoor Centre, Betws-y-Coed

Sprint

08:00

Age 17 & over

£89.99-£114.99

  • 750 m lake swimming
  • 27 km mountain biking
  • 6.1 km multi terrain running
  • Sun 3 Aug 2025
  • #2 of 4
Plas y Brenin - National Outdoor Centre, Betws-y-Coed

Standard

09:00

Age 17 & over

£105.99-£130.99

  • 1500 m lake swimming
  • 69.2 km mountain biking
  • 8.4 km multi terrain running
  • Sun 3 Aug 2025
  • #3 of 4
Plas y Brenin - National Outdoor Centre, Betws-y-Coed

Legend (70.3)

07:00

Age 18 & over

£224.99-£249.99

  • 1900 m lake swimming
  • 95 km mountain biking
  • 21.1 km multi terrain running
  • Sun 3 Aug 2025
  • #4 of 4
Plas y Brenin - National Outdoor Centre, Betws-y-Coed

Sprint Duathlon

08:00

Age 17 & over

£69.99-£78.99

  • 2.3 km road running
  • 27 km road cycling
  • 6 km road running

Event overview

The Craft Snowman encompasses all that the adventure playground of North Wales offers and is infamous for a reason - just when you think you’re done there is a different challenge you’re not expecting.

An exciting, adrenaline-fuelled and truly epic and unforgettable experience; completing The Snowman is a tick that every triathlete wants.

Are you up for the trio? The Snowman is also the second part of a prestigious Adventure Series of triathlons and duathlons.

Highlights

  • Lively Event Village

    Music, commentary, shopping, food and chill out zones.

  • Family-friendly vibes

    Family finishes and plenty to see and do.

  • On course support

    Brilliant marshals, signage and pick-up vehicles.

  • Unique finisher mementos

    Collect the second part of our famous Adventure Championships series.

  • Spectacular scenery

    Eryri's awe-inspiring scenery is the backdrop to your race.

  • Professional timing

    Chip timing and online results.

  • All fitness levels
  • Event expo
  • Event village
  • Free venue entry
  • Newcomers
  • Spectators
  • Teams
  • Traders at event

Registration

Registration takes place on Friday evening and also before the race on Saturday morning - specific times will be confirmed in the Final Instructions, which will be available on the website and via email 10 days prior to the race.

Transition

Transition opens early on the morning of the event and will close approximately 30 minutes before the first wave starts. You may not enter transition for any reason after the allocated time. Confirmed timings will be detailed in your Final Instructions which will be available on the website and via email 10 days prior to your race.

Transition will only be open for racking on the day of the event. It is not possible to leave your bike overnight.

Kit list

A list of mandatory and advised kit is readily available.

  • Accommodation
  • Bag storage
  • Bar
  • Cafe
  • Mountains
  • Music
  • Restaurant
  • Rural
  • Toilets

Event HQ

Plas y Brenin - National Outdoor Centre
Capel Curig
Betws-y-Coed
Clwyd
LL24 0ET
UK

Registration is usually located at Plas Y Brenin - LL24 0ET.

Sustainability

  • Bring your own cup
  • Plastic bottle free
  • Plastic-free event
  • Public transport links
  • Recycling
  • Reusable cups
  • Sustainability policy
  • Trees not tees

What a race this was. Firstly for the physical effort, secondly for the scenery and lastly for the organisation... All the marshalls were excellent and the organisation was great. Hoping to do the series next year. Thanks for a great weekend. Luke C

What a day of racing, this is an amazing race, so full of sights, sounds and fantastic support. Chris K

What can I say, well - in a nutshell AMAZING, 10/10 on everything, but be warned if you don't train for this event it will destroy you. This is an amazing triathlon. I cannot recommend enough... brilliantly organised, thoroughly marshalled and signed. Chris K

Will I be back for this amazing race? YES! I will, it was the most fun I'd had in lycra this year so far! John B

Really friendly event, and great support. Sian W

Really really well organised every single time. The re-branded snowman was epic, and I would recommend it to anybody. John B

Snowman Triathlon left me speechless.  An incredible adventure. Glen D

The organisation was exellent, the weather hot and clear, the race is a must do event for those after a challenge. Tim F

The race is recommended! Nic W

Can't beat the super location and stunning scenery at this event. Well organised and great fun. Jasmine B

Reviews thanks to RaceCheck

 

Races at event

  • Sun 3 Aug 2025
  • #1 of 4
Plas y Brenin - National Outdoor Centre, Betws-y-Coed

Sprint

08:00

Age 17 & over

£89.99-£114.99

  • 750 m lake swimming
  • 27 km mountain biking
  • 6.1 km multi terrain running
  • Sun 3 Aug 2025
  • #2 of 4
Plas y Brenin - National Outdoor Centre, Betws-y-Coed

Standard

09:00

Age 17 & over

£105.99-£130.99

  • 1500 m lake swimming
  • 69.2 km mountain biking
  • 8.4 km multi terrain running
  • Sun 3 Aug 2025
  • #3 of 4
Plas y Brenin - National Outdoor Centre, Betws-y-Coed

Legend (70.3)

07:00

Age 18 & over

£224.99-£249.99

  • 1900 m lake swimming
  • 95 km mountain biking
  • 21.1 km multi terrain running
  • Sun 3 Aug 2025
  • #4 of 4
Plas y Brenin - National Outdoor Centre, Betws-y-Coed

Sprint Duathlon

08:00

Age 17 & over

£69.99-£78.99

  • 2.3 km road running
  • 27 km road cycling
  • 6 km road running