Snaefell & the Tholtans
Info: New entries for this event closed on Saturday 25th February 2023 at 18:00.
| Senior Full | £6.00 | |
| Senior Short | £6.00 | |
Junior (U18) Free |
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Distance - 9.5 km (Full Course), <5km (Short / junior Course)
Ascent - 660 m (Full Course)
Category - A/Short (Full Course)
Start - The Bungalow, Snaefell Mountain Rd.
Start time is 10.00 with registration for number collection from 8.45 until 9.45.
The full race is a counter for the Callin Wild Manx Fell Running league.
Race Route - From the Bungalow (SC396 867) a variety of routes can be followed north to Block Eary Tholtan. Runners then visit Slieaumanagh and Ballaskella tholtans before tackling the long climb to the summit of Snaefell, followed by a fast descent back to The Bungalow to finish. The route covers large sections of open fell without paths and includes some very steep terrain. Self-navigation skills are required.
Full race route details and map for printing are available here.
WARNING - The Block Eary Valley is very steep sided in places - carefully choose a safe route to cross. Crossing via the Block Eary Dam wall or the adjacent metal service bridge is prohibited.
The short/junior course is fully flagged and is based around the slopes of Snaefell.
Minimum age of entry is 18 years for the full course and 12 for the short/junior race (juniors must be at least 13 years old by the 31st Dec 2023).
Held under FRA rules, waterproof whole body cover (with hood and taped seams), hat, gloves, map and compass suitable for navigation, whistle and emergency food are required for runners in the full course race. Short/junior course runners must bring waterproof jacket (not just windproof) and trousers, hat, gloves and whistle.
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