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Add a reviewThe Cadair Idris Half Marathon
The Tyn Y Cornel Hotel, Talyllyn, Snowdonia
The Tyn Y Cornel Hotel, Tal Y Llyn, Gwynedd LL36 9AJSat 13th July 2019
Starting at 10:30
Organiser's Description
This challenging, stunning route, starting from the Tyn-Y-Cornel Hotel in Talyllyn, in the Snowdonia National Park, is 14 miles (23km) with 3720 feet (1140m) of height gain. Be one of the first to take on this challenging yet stunning route.
What's Included
Event parking
Race timing
Natural Resources Wales Race License
Marked course
Nutrition/water stations
Staffed checkpoints
Prizes & medals
Location
The Tyn Y Cornel Hotel, Gwynedd LL36 9AJ.
Course Details
The route is longer than a standard half marathon; 14 miles (23km) with 3720 feet (1140m) of height gain. Expect steep ascents and technical and varied descents.
Compulsory Kit
Your usual hill running kit must include:
Windproof
Personal medication
Drinking vessel
Suitable rucksack/bum-bag
Whistle
Fully charged mobile phone
A wristwatch
Suitable footwear
Waterproof jacket*
Map & compass*
Hat*
Sun cream*
Waterproof bag*
Insulation layer*
* Weather dependant - we will inform all participants if any kit may be omitted 24 hours in advance of event start time.
All participants must have the Race Director's number stored - 07725416134
On Course Nutrition
There will be nutrition available at the Check Points (CP):
CP1 - Turn off to Mynydd Moel (4.5km) - Jelly Babies
CP2 - Summit of Cadair Idris/Cut-off point (7.5km) - Jelly Babies
CP3 - Turn off from the Pony Path (10km) - Jelly Babies, Water
CP4 - Mary Jones Chapel (16km) - Jelly Babies, Water, Crisps
CP5 - Forest (19km) - Jelly Babies, Water, Crisps
It is paramount that no litter is left on the route. If you are using your own nutrition please carry out wrappers or leave with the marshals at the Check Points. Any participant seen deliberately littering will be disqualified.
Cut Off Times
If you have not reached the summit of Cadair Idris within 2hrs 30mins of the event start time you will be asked to turnaround and return to the event start. The summit of Cadair Idris is around the 7.5km mark, after the vast majority of the ascent.
If you have not reached Mary Jones' Chapel within 4hrs 30mins of event start time you will be retired from the event and transported back to the event start. Mary Jones' Chapel is at the 16km mark.
These cut-offs are in place for the safety of participants and marshals. If you have any questions regarding the route or the cut-off times then please get in touch [email protected]
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