07:00
Age 18 & over on 31 Dec 2025
£224.99-£249.99
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.
Music, commentary, shopping, food and chill out zones.
Family finishes and plenty to see and do.
Brilliant marshals, signage and pick-up vehicles.
Collect the second part of our famous Adventure Championships series.
Eryri's awe-inspiring scenery is the backdrop to your race.
Chip timing and online results.
This event is part of Craft Snowman Triathlon and Duathlon.
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 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.
A list of mandatory and advised kit is readily available.
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.
Begin with a swim in the freshwater of Llynnau Mymbyr under the watchful eye of Yr Wyddfa (Snowdon). Exit the water and cross the wooden footbridge for the first time into transition.
The Snowman Legend bike route is famous for being one of the best triathlon cycle routes in the World. It takes in most of North Wales' most iconic climbs and routes and is a challenge in its own right. Starting close to the base of Yr Wyddfa, flow down the Nant Gwynant Pass and towards Beddgelert. You will meet the Glaslyn River while you cycle alongside the whitewater rapids. Heading over to Maentwrog along the narrow, winding ascents and descents, you will then start your climb to Tan y Grisiau, Blaenau Ffestiniog and on up the Crimea pass. The equally steep descent flows down through Dolwyddelan and along the Lledr Valley to Betws y Coed and onto Capel Curig. You pass just a hair's breadth from the finish point, but you must first head towards Llyn Ogwen and Bethesda, a town that grew around the slate quarry industry. As you near Bethesda you’ll turn left and start making your way back up the valley on the road known locally as the Roman road, a road which runs along the steep-sided glacial Nant Ffrancon valley. You’ll tackle a steep climb at the end before re-joining the main road at Llyn Ogwen once more. From here it’s a nice gentle open road back to Plas y Brenin and transition. This is an exceptionally stunning route, dwarfed in its entirety by two of Eryri’s mountain ranges; the Carneddau and the Glyderau.
There is a reason that the Snowman Triathlon regularly gets called the toughest multi-terrain triathlon in the UK. That’s because to complete this race you must first summit a mountain - but not before you have run 12km out and back down the stunning Ogwen Valley with the formidable rocky ridge of Tryfan looking down upon you. Don't let this relatively flat section lull you into a false sense of security, Moel Siabod, the highest peak in the Moelwynion mountain range is waiting for you. Legend athletes must ascend beautiful, but gruelling rocky paths for 3.5km before reaching the summit at 872m above sea level. Here you will turn around and run back down again. To finish, you must turn right and run through the forest, then back along the fire road towards the lake. The finish line framing Wales' most famous peak, Yr Wyddfa, awaits.
In the interest of athlete safety and the safety of our volunteers on the course, there will be strict cut-off times in place.
Prize Categories are (for both open and female):
Entry fee
£224.99
Valid to 20/07/2025
Entry fee
£249.99
Valid 20/07/2025 - 31/07/2025
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
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