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2026 Snowdonia Marathon Eryri
The Snowdonia Marathon Eryri is a brutal closed-road mountain loop circling Yr Wyddfa (Snowdon) from Llanberis, with approximately 840m of climbing, three major ascents, and a steep off-road finishing descent. It is widely regarded as one of the hardest road marathons in the UK, branded 'the UK's toughest marathon'.
Late October in Llanberis brings crisp mountain air and quieter trails, perfect for soaking in the dramatic autumnal colours around Yr Wyddfa. After the race, warm up with a hearty Welsh lamb cawl in a local pub and take a stroll along the lakeside for a peaceful, reflective end to your Snowdonia adventure.
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840m
The course circles Yr Wyddfa (Snowdon), the highest peak in Wales and England, starting and finishing just outside Llanberis. It climbs the Llanberis Pass towards Pen-y-Pass, runs down through Nant Gwynant and out to Beddgelert, on to Rhyd-Ddu and Waunfawr, before a brutal final climb and a steep, rough track descent back into Llanberis. The terrain is road with a steep off-road finishing descent, and the course is described as 'relentlessly hilly' with three big ascents.
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