Tal Y Llyn SWIMRUN
01 JUNE 2024
A stunning course in a beautiful part of Snowdonia National Park, at the foot of Cadair Idris.
A stunning course in a beautiful part of Snowdonia National Park, at the foot of Cadair Idris.
A great race for all abilities, with a total of 9.8km running, 2km swimming. Early bird entries now open.
Race HQ
We will be based out of Cadair Tearoom in the tranquil Dol Idris Nature Reserve. Dolycae, Tywyn LL36 9AJ.
Our recommended camping at Dol Einion Campsite, a great place to stay. For more comfortable options try the stunning Tyn Y Cornel Hotel.
- Registration: 09:00 to 10:00
- Race start: 10:30
- Expected first finisher: 11:45
Our recommended camping at Dol Einion Campsite, a great place to stay. For more comfortable options try the stunning Tyn Y Cornel Hotel.
Solo or Team option. There is no cut off for this route, but do note that there are some ascents and descents that you need to be prepared for!
Read a review of the 2022 race from the team at swimrun.com here.
Read a review of the 2022 race from the team at swimrun.com here.
The Route
Some fabulous route changes for 2023 make this an even more beautiful course.
The Breakdown
Possibly the most beautiful sprint swimrun course in the UK plays out like this:
Not fast: 2hr 30m
- Run: 9.8km
- Swim: 2km
- Run 2800m
- Swim 700m
- Run 750m
- Swim 300m
- Run 3500km
- Swim 300m
- Run 750m
- Swim 700m
- Run 2000m
Not fast: 2hr 30m
Exiting swim 1, simply stunning
Highlights
- Beautiful and challenging trail running on a mix of terrain
- Swimming across the stunning glacial ribbon lake of Tal Y Llyn
- Hidden waterfalls and fun river crossings, all in the midst of Cadair Idris, "the best mountain in Wales"
- Run through the beautiful trails of Dol Idris Natural Nature Reserve
- An adventurous and fun day out - go all out for the victory, or just enjoy swimrunning through this beautiful part of the world
Pete & Fred exit swim 2
2022 Podium
MALE
- Fred Newton, 1h 18m 58s
- Chris Hewson, 1h 20m 44s
- Peter Jervis 1h, 21m 23s
- Sally Malwhinney, 1h 31m 18s
- Jennina O'Neil, 1h 34m 31s
- Lynne Griffiths, 1h 37m 57s
In 2022 conditions were such that racing without a wetsuit was permitted
Kit
- *Wetsuit
- Trail running shoes
- Whistle
- Race Bib
- Swim Hat
Entry
Early bird entries open on Sunday 19th February 2023.
I just think Tal Y Llyn Swimrun is the essence of what swimrun is about. Journeying through a beautiful part of nature by land and water.
It hit home when I took the dogs part of the way up Cadair Idris and looked back on the glacial lake, and had a real 'this is it' moment.
- Fred Newton, Tal Y Llyn Swimrun Winner 2022
Descending back to the lake on Run 3
Read the Race Director's interview with swimrun.com about Tal Y Llyn here.
The COOL Version
Date TBD
Similar, but cooler! Expect water temperature to be 10/11 degrees Celsius.
Similar, but cooler! Expect water temperature to be 10/11 degrees Celsius.
Tal Y Llyn Swimrun Experience, 2020
2021
Great to see swimrunners finally taking on Tal Y Llyn in this pilot race. Well done to all, results below:
| RESULTS.pdf |
Swimrun Articles
The Outdoor Swimmer Magazine has launched a swimrunner section, which Race Director Mike was happy to help with. Here's a few of his articles:
| Swimrun_Better_Together.pdf |
| Swimrun_vs_Triathlon.pdf |
| Swimrun_Socks.pdf |
| Avoiding_Cramp.pdf |
