Craft Snowman Standard Triathlon

Kit list

A list of mandatory and advised kit is readily available.

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. Full details will be available 10 days prior to your event.

Description

Begin with a swim in the freshwaters 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 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. Here you will meet the Glaslyn river cycling 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. From here, you’re almost back, but you must make the climb up to Capel Curig and the Plas Y Brenin outdoor centre before you reach transition.

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; Moel Siabod, the highest peak in the Moelwynion mountain range. Ascend up 3.5km of beautiful rocky paths before reaching the summit at 872m above sea level and turning round to 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.

Maps

cUT OFFS

In the interest of athlete safety and the safety of our volunteers on the course, there will be strict cut-off times in place.

• You have a total of 55 minutes to complete your swim and exit transition.
• You have a total of 4 hours and 25 minutes to complete your bike and exit transition.
• You have a total of 3 hours to complete your run.

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.

Prizes

Prize Categories are (for both open and female):

Individual

• Overall - Top 3
• Under 24 - Top 1
• Senior - Top 1
• Vet 40 - Top 1
• Vet 50 - Top 1
• Vet 60 - Top 1
• Vet 70 - Top 1

Teams

• 1st Team

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.

Entry fees

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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