Ultra-Trail Snowdonia  164 km trail running route — United Kingdom · Wales

United Kingdom · Wales

Ultra-Trail Snowdonia

Distance

164 km

Date

May 17, 2026

Entry fee

299 GBP

€ / km

€2.10

Wales hard mode: steep slatey climbs, wild weather, and a true mountain 100-miler.

Elevation and Terrain

Total Meters

9500m

D+/KM

57.93m/km

For context, the Tor des Géants 330 loop has 73 D+/km.

Avg Uphill Gradient

14.4%

Avg Downhill Gradient

-13.8%

Uphill gradient distribution

2–5%
11.6 km
5–10%
14.5 km
10–15%
13.0 km
15–20%
9.9 km
20%+
16.1 km

Route Profile

Analysed 2026-05-02

Terrain breakdown

41%Uphill17%Flat43%Downhill

Terrain

AlpineFell / Moorland

Climbs

Ultra-Trail Snowdonia  climbs and descents profile

Top climbs

1

7.0 km · 887 m gain

starts km 0 · avg 12.7% · max 42.2%

2

6.1 km · 882 m gain

starts km 124 · avg 14.5% · max 59.2%

3

4.1 km · 725 m gain

starts km 109 · avg 17.5% · max 56.9%

Top descents

1

6.2 km · 922 m drop

starts km 130 · avg -14.8% · max -42.4%

2

5.8 km · 721 m drop

starts km 52 · avg -12.4% · max -57.6%

3

4.2 km · 675 m drop

starts km 16 · avg -16.0% · max -47.6%

Race files

Logistics

Nearest airport

Manchester (MAN) / Liverpool (LPL)

Notes

Start: ~2–2.5 hrs / Public transport: Train + bus feasible / Accommodation: Tight race weekend

Last checked: February 13, 2026Official Website →