Betws-y-coed Trail Challenge

Principal Sponsor - Royal Oak Hotel, Betws-y-coed

29 & 30 November 2024

The original - since 2013 we have been refining the formula that makes a top-class trail race.

 

The team that became Mucky Boots first came together in 2013 in Betws-y-coed with an idea for a challenging and scenic trail race around Llyn Elsi.

We wanted to build an event that was friendly, inclusive, sustainable, runner-focused, and above all else fun and rewarding for everyone taking part - runners, spectators, organisers, marshals, and volunteers.

Little did we know then what Trail Betws would grow into - a firm fixture in the trail race calendar, a race with special significance for so many of our lovely runners, and - if we do say so ourselves - a bit of a legend.

If you’ve run it before, welcome back. If you haven’t, come and see what the fuss is about.

Follow us - #trailbetws

Our Trail Challenge starts and finishes in the beautiful village of Betws-y-coed - the Gateway to Snowdonia. The spectacular courses take you through Gwydir Forest and up around Llyn Elsi. Offering a genuine challenge and some of the best scenery on the UK trail running calendar, Trail Betws has built an enviable reputation since it began over ten years ago.

5k - 10k - Half Marathon - CaniX 

2024 Entry Fees

Friday 29th November 2024

Firelight Five 5k Night Trail Race – from £16

Saturday 30th November 2024

10k Trail Race – from £24

10k Canicross Trail Race – from £24

Half Marathon Trail Race – from £33

Offers

5k + either 10k – from £34

5k + Half Marathon – from £43

Early bird prices available until Christmas 2023

Late bird prices effective from October 2024

Add our exclusive Trail Betws #11 hoodie £45.00

Click on the button to join us and get mucky…

 Essential Information

Entry closing date & transfer deadline - Sunday 17th November 2024

Firelight Five 5k Night Race, Friday 29th November 2024

Race HQ & finish - Waterloo Hotel & Lodge - LL24 0AR - ///published.actor.quiet

Race start – t.b.c.

Race start time – t.b.c.

Cut-off times - no cut-off

Race presentation – t.b.c.

10k & Half Marathon Races, Saturday 30th November 2024

Race HQ & finish - Waterloo Hotel & Lodge - LL24 0AR - ///published.actor.quiet

Race start – t.b.c.

Race start times – half marathon 12:30; 10k trail: 13:00; 10k canix from 13:15 in waves

Cut-off times - no cut-off, marshals will stand down 15:00 latest

Race presentation - Waterloo Hotel, 15:00

For more general information please visit our Rules And FAQ page

 

Run Trail Betws in style - our race hoodies can be added to your order when entering, pre-ordered here without entering, and we will have a few available for sale on the day at Race HQ. Alongside these we will also have a selection of Mucky Merch available to order online and samples to try on.

2024’s racewear colour is navy.

 Latest Results

2023 All categories

For results of previous races, please visit our results archive.

Royal Oak Hotel

Please support our principal sponsor - because they support you

 Follow us - #trailbetws