NT Snowdonia Marathon 2005 - Events

Blisters

13/02/2005 at 14:56

This marathon is very popular (800 finishers last year) and enormously scenic.

Go on, admit it, you REALLY want to do it!

Woj

13/02/2005 at 15:49

Is that a picture of you before or after the race?

Isn't this the hardest road marathon in the UK?

Ultra Hamster

13/02/2005 at 16:58

Its hard but not that hard-don't be put off, its very doable and very enjoyable. I've done it 7 times so far.

Muzza

13/02/2005 at 18:16

The best road race I have done! loved it!

Woj

13/02/2005 at 18:23

Thanks all!! I'm not put off.
How soon do the entries fill up?

Blisters

13/02/2005 at 21:14

I think they have a cut off date, and a max capacity of 1500. The forms are downloadable now!

nrkintheuk

13/02/2005 at 21:16

Would be surprised if it filled up. I think last year they took entries on the day - definitely the day before.

Might return this year - am also considering Dublin though.

Leighton Williams.

13/02/2005 at 21:40

Isn't this the hilliest marathon in the UK? Would love to do it, but think I need to get some more marathon experience under my belt, not doing my first one til Lochaber in April.

nrkintheuk

13/02/2005 at 21:42

I think its been relegated by 'The Picnic' Leighton! Plus Beachy Head is a bit hillier & its neck and neck with Great Langdale.

Blisters

13/02/2005 at 22:13

Your chance to run past another Cenotaph. That is the famous rock climb Cenotaph Corner up Llanberis Pass. It's a right of passage for all extreme climbers.

No

I haven't

It's too darned hard

And scary

And there's no hiding place.

You'll not miss it, it's like the fold line in a book. One crack. Vertical. Obvious. THE line. Up. Not for boys. Or goats.

I think I'd rather run past it and offer homage.

Woj

13/02/2005 at 23:26

The Picnic [if it is the Dr Robert 2 times Munro] will be murder.
Beachy Head, or Seven Sisters as it used to be called is supposedly the hardest off road half!

I have done the Munro and Seven Sisters!

So how does this compare?

Rosas Mum

14/02/2005 at 07:50

I found it easier (but slower) than most flat road marathons. I am used to running off road so I liked the changes in pace the hills give you. It is a lot easier than most off road events i have done

They reckon about 20 minutes on your road time and that was about right for me

Fellrunner

14/02/2005 at 21:54

TR you are one ahead of me this will be year will be my 7th running of this superb event, but i am toying with the triple for this year (i think it`s on again) i`m sure shades will be along to enlighten us,and you are right rosas mum it a doodle compared to some off road events

Woj

14/02/2005 at 23:06

Too late!!!
I have just entered!
I'll catch up with everyone later.
See you all, 'happy runnings!'

Stormin Norman

14/02/2005 at 23:11

Think i'll leave this one for a few years. It is a seriously tough event. Makes London look like a stroll in the park.

Ian McKnight

15/02/2005 at 10:13

Did the Vyrnwy marathon last June - very flat in comparison! But it was my first. decided I needed a challenge this year so have entered Snowdon. What will be the worst/best bit?

Rosas Mum

15/02/2005 at 10:24

I think the best bit is the final run down into the town. if you are able to do it you will feel like you are flying. i love donwhills though. Most peole find the undulations at about 15 miles the hardest as you are more geared up for the two steep climbs at the start and 21 miles -this can take you by surprise

The views are stunning thoough and on a good day you could not ask to run in a better place. You just feel so lucky to be alive and fit enough to run it.

Do it it is a lovely race very friendly and time really does not matter which means you can just enjoy running

My left knee

15/02/2005 at 12:33

snowdon's a great run - my first marathon and loved almost every minute of it, except for the last downhill bit where i almost cried.

As for 'hardest in the uk' and all that stuff - it has to depend on the individual and the day. London in the hail, wind and snow would be harder than snowdon when the sunshines I'm sure

This Picnic run should be grand too - I came up with the name so I feel something of an affinity for it, though can't run as I have IM austria the next day....

They guy offered me a free place tho which I've not had takers for - if anyone wants it, let me know.

Hilly

15/02/2005 at 15:41

It's a possibliltiy I might opt for this one. I like the idea of doing a marathon where time isn't so important. Although at the moment I can't think past doing FLM:o)

mountaingirl

15/02/2005 at 16:33

I am thinking about this one too. I had decided to do it this year, but am now toying with the idea of an off-road marathon instead - possibly Clarendon Way - and saving Snowdonia for next year. Decisions, decisions...