Moel Famau Festive 'Piece of String' Race

From Out-Fit Events

Saturday 19th December 2026

10:25

Ruthin

£20.90 · 2 races

Event summary

Get ready for a festive adventure at the Moel Famau Festive 'Piece of String' Race, organized by Out-Fit Events, taking place on Saturday, December 19th, 2026! Set against the stunning backdrop of Moel Famau, this unique race offers an exciting twist with a distance that remains a mystery until the event unfolds. Runners can expect to traverse a well-marked route ranging between 6 to 12 kilometers, featuring some exhilarating hills that will surely get your heart pumping. Kick off the holiday spirit with a delightful Canicross race before joining the main pack for a memorable run.

Starting and finishing at Bwlch Penbarras, participants will be greeted with a festive atmosphere, delicious mince pies, and a celebratory medal to commemorate your efforts. This event is designed to be fun, friendly, and inclusive, welcoming runners of all abilities. Just remember to prepare for a variety of terrain and hills, as this challenge promises not just a race, but a wonderful pre-Christmas experience! Mark your calendars and join us for a day filled with joy and camaraderie in the great outdoors!

Races

Canicross Entry

10:25

£20.90

0
Standard Entry

10:30

£20.90

0

A £2.00 service charge is added per booking

Organiser's description

A great chance to stretch your legs with this event on the last Saturday before Christmas, with a Canicross race going off before the main pack.

'Piece of String' refers to the distance and route. You will not know until the event unfolds. We will tell you when there is 1km to go to the finish!

All you need to do is turn up for a great pre-Christmas run out, on the region's most popular hill, and you can be sure of the following:

- the route will be between 6 and 12 Kilometers in length

- it will be well marked and marshalled

- there'll be some hills :-)

- it starts and finishes at Bwlch Penbarras

- you will get a mince pie and a suitably festive medal at the finish to reward you for your efforts!

I am sure there will be some racing going on from some of you, but the emphasis will be on a fun, friendly and inclusive event atmosphere - all abilities welcome!

There will be a kit requirement, and we'll communicate this nearer the time based on the weather conditions.

PLEASE NOTE - as the name and location of the event suggests, this is a route which will involve hills and a wide variety of terrain, and participants should enter with this in mind.