CARNEDDAU EVENTS, LLANFAIRFECHAN.
CARNEDDAU SEA TO SUMMIT 20.2 KM, 12.6 MILES, JUST UNDER HALF MARATHON DISTANCE.
SUNDAY / May 2020 @ 9.30AM
THE COURSE:
Starting from Llanfairfechan the Gateway to Snowdonia.
The Carneddau Sea to Summit half marathon mountain trail race, will truly be a stunning and very challenging course.
Runners will start the race from Beach Pavillion Cafe, Llanfairfechan promenade. Then will follow the promenade alongside the beach, keeping to the right side of the yachting pond pointing towards Bangor. Follow the Promenade all along until you come to the nature reserve, from the nature reserve path you will be directed again by marshals to follow the beautiful North Wales Coastal path, running alongside the sea, this trail track will most certainly take your breath away, with mountain views, Drum summit to your left, and Anglesey to your right. The coastal trail path running section will come to an end when you hit the bottom (Aber) car park, here you will have your first water station and wrist chip timing 5.5km mark, from this point you start your accent up to the Summit. The first section will be a short run following a tarmac road, up towards Aber village, (be careful to stay on the left hand side, even though marshals will be at the top of the road warning any drivers that might come down the quiet country lane). The Aber road climb will go under the A55 flyover, and then into Aber Village itself, running through the village up towards the first car park for the famous Abergwyngregyn waterfall, a marshal will direct you over a small bridge keeping to the left , then you will hit the steep section and the last leg of the tarmac climb. At the very top car park you will be greeted again by warm smiles from our marshals, who will have a full re-fuelling station and another wrist chip timing point.
From here onward you will be on stunning Mountain trail tracks, following the Old Roman road towards the foot of the Drum Summit climb. The climb will be 2480 ft. above sea level, at the Summit you will have your third wrist check point, once at the top you will make a quick turn around down, taking in again the most stunning mountain views. Be careful coming down as you will be passing other runners making the climb up to the Summit, the descend down will take you over another mountain Garreg Fawr, please keep to left hand side of Garreg Fawr following the large stone wall, once at the bottom you will come on to Terrace Walk Road, take the left turn directed by the marshal and follow the signs to the finish line, back to the race HQ, at Llanfairfechan Industrial Park, opposite the Golf course where you will pass family , friends and locals from the Town, cheering you on to the finish.
The race will be fully signed and marshalled.
Location: Llanfairfechan Industrial Estate, Llanfairfechan, Conwy, North Wales.
Race Starting Point: Beach Pavillion Cafe LL330BY.
Race Finnish: Llanfairfechan Industrial Estate LL330EB.
Total Course Distance: 20.2 km - 12.2 Miles
Elevation Gain: 2480 ft.
Aid Stations: 3 - All with water, and at the half way checkpoint there will be food and tonic re-fuelling water, however you are advised to carry your own water and gels.
Wristband Timing Points: There will be 5 split times at different checkpoints along the course.
You must be over 18 years of age on the day of the race to enter the event.
Entry Price: £22 / Affiliated Club: £20
Entry Fee Includes: