We offer a bespoke guided Welsh 3000s for Ultra Runners itinerary, targeting a 1st peak to last peak time of 12 hours, total on feet time of 15 hours.
Expect strong walking, with some jogging on the flats and descents.
Expect strong walking, with some jogging on the flats and descents.
- Total distance: 50km
- Height gain: 4000m
We facilitate the challenge so that is like an ultra event where we take care of all logistics, aid stations, vehicle support and expert navigation by our highly experienced guides. This enables swift movement - all you need to be concerned with is your mountain fitness.
One of our teams in May 2022
INCLUDES:
- Full guiding by qualified & highly experienced guides
- Food & fluid during the challenge at strategically placed aid stations enabling you to go light
- Valley support vehicle available throughout
- Transport from Capel Curig to Pen Y Pas, and back to Capel Curig at the end.
- Comprehensive gear & training advice
- Event photos
- 15 years experience of successful guiding on the Welsh 3000s
- Welsh 3000s finishers badge made by Adventure Patch
- Two nights (Fri & Sat) bunkhouse accommodation in Capel Curig is £50 extra
The wild ponies of the Carneddau always boost morale, May 2022
ACCOMMODATION
If you are looking for more comfortable accommodation we recommend: Note the pick up/drop off is based out of Capel Curig so it will make your life easier if your accommodation is here.
Full details of timings will be sent upon booking, but expect a pick up from Capel Curig at 4am and a drop off at 9:30pm.
If you are looking for more comfortable accommodation we recommend: Note the pick up/drop off is based out of Capel Curig so it will make your life easier if your accommodation is here.
Full details of timings will be sent upon booking, but expect a pick up from Capel Curig at 4am and a drop off at 9:30pm.
PREREQUISITES
Experience of completing ultramarathons, and/or trail/mountain marathons is strongly advised. You also need some experience of scrambling.
To give you an idea of fitness I have suggested the following basic minimum targets. Note these are only “ball-park” targets and don’t account for how you move over difficult terrain. However most find these targets useful:
● Half-marathon: sub 1hr 35 min
● Marathon: sub 3hr 35 min
These targets are guidelines, and assume a relatively flat course. They are also no guarantee, the ascent/descent is punishing.
In general, the lighter you are the better you will cope with the ascents and descents. If you are outside the "healthy weight" bracket of the NHS BMI calculator then you probably won't suit the sub-12 hr target.
Experience of completing ultramarathons, and/or trail/mountain marathons is strongly advised. You also need some experience of scrambling.
To give you an idea of fitness I have suggested the following basic minimum targets. Note these are only “ball-park” targets and don’t account for how you move over difficult terrain. However most find these targets useful:
● Half-marathon: sub 1hr 35 min
● Marathon: sub 3hr 35 min
These targets are guidelines, and assume a relatively flat course. They are also no guarantee, the ascent/descent is punishing.
In general, the lighter you are the better you will cope with the ascents and descents. If you are outside the "healthy weight" bracket of the NHS BMI calculator then you probably won't suit the sub-12 hr target.
Welsh 3000s Smörgåsbord
Our friends at inspireENG, based at the foot of the Carneddau range, have created this special Welsh 3000s Smörgåsbord, a great memory of your adventure, with a practical use - purchase here.
inspireENG are a local Welsh company based in Penmaenmawr
Dragon's Back Prep
We also offer guided reconnaissance days for the Dragon's Back Race. We have expert knowledge of the route for Day 1, Day 2 and Day 3. Get in touch to discuss mike@weswimrun.org
Cadair 10 Peaks
This mountain journey summits 10 of the finest peaks in South Snowdonia, with Cadair Idris being the pinnacle of the route. In total it's 45km with 2650m height gain. A truly beautiful, challenging, and less-travelled route - a fabulous alternative to the busier peaks around Snowdon. Further details here.
