Overview
Man vs Mountain is an epic welsh mountain adventure race starting at sea level in the stunning Caernarfon Castle. The track twists and turns for 22 miles up to the summit of Snowdon in the United Kingdom and down the other side into Dinorwic Quarry.
Description
Next comes a series of punishing obstacles such as a 25m river swim, jump into a disused quarry lake, and then abseil down the side of a sheer rock face. It finishes with the infamous Vertical Kilometre for you to tackle before you can cross the finish line victorious.
This intense mountain race for Man Vs Mountain is a touching and inspiring event. Pushing runners to their limit along the journey, money is raised for the Children With Cancer UK charity. Beginning at Caernarfon Castle, the trail snakes its way up the side of the glorious Snowdon mountain right to the summit. From there you will have a long sprint back down overcoming obstacles left, right, and center until you finally, triumphantly, cross the finish line. The average length of time to complete the 22mile race is 5 and a half hours. As you climb you will reach an ascent of 5055ft but not before a short pit stop for water and snacks.
Modern technology offers live satellite streaming, where your supporters can cheer you on all the way from anywhere in the world.The event is well equipped with directional signs throughout the route along. There are paramedics and mountain safety support on hand. All participants will be awarded a medal upon successful completion of the race. Following on from the race there will be an afterparty in which all racers will be entitled to a hard-earned free beer.