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Paddy Buckley Round (3 Days)

calendar_today 21 Jul, 2026 – 23 Jul, 2026

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Paddy Buckley Round (3 Days)

About the Event

Conquer the crown jewel of Welsh mountain running on a professionally guided alpine-style traverse. Embark on the legendary Paddy Buckley Round from Tuesday, 21st to Thursday, 23rd July 2026, tackling Northern Snowdonia's most iconic 100km loop with 9,000m of ascent across 47 peaks. This three-day, fully-supported expedition breaks the formidable "Welsh Classical Round" into manageable stages, allowing you to master the Moelwyn, Nantlle, and Glyderau ranges with expert guidance from seasoned mountaineers. More than just a run, it's an immersive mountain journey with daily returns to Capel Curig, strategic refuelling, and a support vehicle, blending the purity of a fell-running challenge with the safety of a structured alpine ascent. Designed for seasoned mountain athletes, this is your chance to etch your name alongside the greats on one of Britain's toughest rounds. Secure one of six coveted spots for this unparalleled guided adventure.

Races Offered

100k

Jul 21, 2026

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Distance — 100K

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12 days remaining

Weather History

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for July in Capel Curig.

thermostat Temperature
11.3° / 17.4°
wb_sunny Feels like
9.6° / 15.4°
light_mode Avg sunshine hours
9h 29m
water_drop Avg rainfall
5.7 mm
ac_unit Avg snowfall
air Avg wind speed
12.8 km/h (Gentle breeze)
opacity Sweat loss rate
Low
terrain Course conditions
Firm and slightly soft
sunny Max UV Index
Moderate (5.6)
humidity_mid Humidity
87.3%
wb_twilight Sunrise
05:10
nightlight Sunset
21:31

About Capel Curig

Learn more about the host city, Capel Curig.

Scenic view of

Capel Curig is a village in the county borough of Conwy, popular with climbers and hillwalkers due to its location in the heart of the Snowdonia National Park.

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