Ultra-Trail Snowdonia by UTMB Ultramarathon

  • Llanberis
  • 163 km
  • Entry from £259
  • Qualifier entry

The bottom line: this ultramarathon is a mixed profile. Entry is from £259 for the UK adult place, which our value model rates as strong for the distance.

Data current as of

The five sub-scores

PB potential
Value100
Conditions100
Beginner-friendly
Organisation

No single black-box number: each sub-score is shown independently. See the scoring methodology.

Ultra-Trail Snowdonia by UTMB's ultramarathon is a loop course that runs a mixed profile. It is a rural event at heart.

How hilly is the Ultra-Trail Snowdonia by UTMB Ultramarathon?

Course profile not yet available for this race.

The course is a loop course. It finishes at Llanberis. The surface is predominantly trail.

What are realistic finish times?

Finisher distribution not yet available for this race.

Fit depends on your goal here: weigh the course shape and conditions below against a flat-out PB attempt. A generous 48-hour cut-off makes it realistic for first-timers and slower finishers too. Scenery-seekers get a mountain backdrop.

What does it really cost to run?

Estimated cost to the start line from National Average
Entry fee£259
Travel (modelled)£40
Accommodation (modelled)£90
Estimated total£389
Entry fee is a sourced fact. Travel and accommodation are modelled estimates for a typical runner from this region, not quoted prices.

The nearest station is Bangor. Parking: Official event car parks north of Llanberis (off the A4086) and southwest of Bangor (off the A55), with shuttle buses to the Ultra-Trail Village. There is a pre-race expo for number collection. A finish-area village waits at the end.

What are typical race-day conditions?

  • 11°CTypical temperature
  • 21 kphTypical wind
  • 4 mmTypical rainfall
  • 79Favourability /100
Typical conditions for the race date and locality, within the endurance-optimal window. These are climatological norms, not a forecast, and are shared across every distance at this event.

Expect typical race-day temperatures around 11°C, winds near 21 kph and about 4 mm of rain on an average year. Overall the conditions are favourable for endurance running — a help if you are chasing a time.

Verdict

The bottom line: this ultramarathon is a mixed profile. Entry is from £259 for the UK adult place, which our value model rates as strong for the distance.