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*Please note name change Snowdonia Half to Betws y Coed Half Marathon

Race starts at 12 Noon and Fun Run at 12:15.

A scenic Half Marathon in the beautiful village of

Betws y Coed, North Wales, the principal village of the

Snowdonia National Park. Covering more than 800 square miles,

the park is a region of haunting beauty and grandeur, of wild

rocky mountains, hidden valleys, cascading rivers, still

glacial lakes and deep forests.

In brief, the race starts in the main park next to the

railway station, it then heads right and over Pont y Pair

bridge and up through the forestry adjacent to the river

llugwy, it then heads upwards undulating for approx 2 miles,

then one of the best bits as you dip in to a valley that

opens up to the views of Lake Geirionydd, you then run

adjacent to the lake and out of the valley and along the

country lanes to the small village of Llanrhychwyn.

From the village you go down hill again (quite steeply)

through some stunning forestry and great views until

you reach the village of Trefriw, then from here you

head back along the roads via Gwydyr Castle to the finish

at Betws y Coed.

For more info on Betws y Coed and where to stay go to:

Link to the route:

Race Day information will be posted here nearer race day

"RunWales are committed to providing scenic value for money road races"