Snowdon Race

[CREAD]

Confidently predict no-one will get near Robbie Brysons ascent record

Agree with you, the summit record and the overall record will never (I think) be beaten.......whats ironic that both records set in 1985........the footpath has changed a little over the years, and yu have to run on the path all the way, no more running on the rail (health & saftey......like everything else)

[Stagger]

Agree with you, the summit record and the overall record will never (I think) be beaten.......whats ironic that both records set in 1985........the footpath has changed a little over the years, and yu have to run on the path all the way, no more running on the rail (health & saftey......like everything else)

Just curious as to how a record can stand if a different route has to be used?

[Fortinbras]

It's a pity that the race had to be moved forward a week, because it causes a clash with the Siabod race. I prefer Siabod, so that's the one I'm choosing to do.

There will be an new category this year, within the prizes, there will be an Ascent Category (Decsent would be to dangerous with health & saftey).

This is almost an admission that there are too many non-fell runners entering the race. People with the requisite experience of the terrain ought to know their downhill limits and will not take unnecessary risks, or if they do, will do so with the full knowledge of the consequences.
I understand that this is now a big, televised event and that the HSE probably watches everything minutely, but I can't help feel that this isn't in keeping with the ethos of the sport.
Downhill running requires a different, but equally valid, set of skills to uphill running; indeed, there are typically two types of fell runner: uphillers and downhillers. Why celebrate the one variety and ignore the other?
Rant over. (Can you tell that I prefer the downhills?)

[lilactime]

A Cerfificate and copy of the results programme will be sent to you.
cheers

excellent thanks

[MattHunt]

So,whats the chances of getting a pitch at one of the campsites?

[Marvin]

NEW Category - Prize
There will be an new category this year, within the prizes, there will be an Ascent Category (Decsent would be to dangerous with health & saftey). First man, women to the summit. Could anyone beat the 1985 summit record of 39min 47 sec held by Robin Bryson.

"Descent would be too dangerous". Health and Safety my a--e. What complete and utter c--p!

So why is anyone allowed to run down to the finish from the summit as fast as they can as part of the race if it's that dangerous? Perhaps the second half of this classic should be abandoned completely if only the ascent is safe enough to award prizes for. In fact why even bother with the first half!

Come on, there may be reasons for having special prizes for the ascent only, but don't blame it on "Health & Safety"! That's just an excuse for not having a genuine reason!

[lilactime]

So,whats the chances of getting a pitch at one of the campsites?

good cheap one in nant peris 2 miles out of llanberis . always spaces and a good pub dead opposite !

[MattHunt]

good cheap one in nant peris 2 miles out of llanberis . always spaces and a good pub dead opposite !

Yeah i know this site well,and have frequented the pub on several occasions,what i meant was will it be chokka on race weekend?

[Goldie]

Hi all im in for this race for the first time, just wondering if anyone knows any decent camping sites or accomadation near by.

Could be a good weekend this one.

[lilactime]

Yeah i know this site well,and have frequented the pub on several occasions,what i meant was will it be chokka on race weekend?

i normally stop there and just turn up on the fri , always spaces .